15 Movies Like Work Hard Play Hard
Loved Work Hard Play Hard? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.
Triumph of the Will
A showcase of German chancellor and Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler at the 1934 Nuremberg Rally.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Work Hard Play Hard.
The Class of ‘92
A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil and Gary Neville). The film covers the period 1992-1999, culminating in Manchester United's European Cup triumph.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Work Hard Play Hard.
Freedom to Love
A sex education film dedicated to all forms of human sexuality.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Work Hard Play Hard.
La Cicciolina: Godmother of Scandal
The personal and professional story of Ilona Staller, known as Cicciolina, is probably unique: she left communist Hungary and moved to Italy, where she found a fertile environment for a life dedicated to scandal.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Work Hard Play Hard.
Harmontown
A comedic, brutally honest documentary following self-destructive TV writer Dan Harmon as he takes his live podcast on a national tour.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Work Hard Play Hard.
1
Set in the golden era of Grand Prix Racing '1' tells the story of a generation of charismatic drivers who raced on the edge, risking their lives during Formula 1's deadliest period, and the men who stood up and changed the sport forever.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Work Hard Play Hard.
Naqoyqatsi
A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.
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Sherman's March
Ross McElwee sets out to make a documentary about the lingering effects of General Sherman's march of destruction through the South during the Civil War, but is continually sidetracked by women who come and go in his life, his recurring dreams of nuclear holocaust, and Burt Reynolds.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Work Hard Play Hard.
Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me
From the heights of her modeling fame to her tragic death, this documentary reveals Anna Nicole Smith through the eyes of the people closest to her.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Work Hard Play Hard.
Tokyo-Ga
German director Wim Wenders tries to explore the Tokyo that was depicted in the films of Yasujiro Ozu and finds a very different city.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Work Hard Play Hard.
Frida
An intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Told through her own words for the very first time — drawn from her diary, revealing letters, essays, and print interviews — and brought vividly to life by lyrical animation inspired by her unforgettable artwork.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Work Hard Play Hard.
Werner Herzog: Radical Dreamer
With exclusive behind-the-scenes access into Herzog’s everyday life, rare archive material and in-depth interviews with celebrated collaborators – including Christian Bale, Nicole Kidman, and Robert Pattinson, we are given an exciting glimpse into the work and personal life of the iconic artist.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Work Hard Play Hard.
Life Itself
The surprising and entertaining life of renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert (1942-2013): his early days as a freewheeling bachelor and Pulitzer Prize winner, his famously contentious partnership with Gene Siskel, his life-altering marriage, and his brave and transcendent battle with cancer.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Work Hard Play Hard.
Schumacher
Through exclusive interviews and archival footage, this documentary traces an intimate portrait of seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Work Hard Play Hard.
I Am Heath Ledger
The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Work Hard Play Hard.