Most Similar Movies to Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story (2017)


If you are looking for movies like Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story (2017), you might like movies tagged with keyword : biography, documentary, history, women, scientist, hollywood, actress, technology, world war ii, gender discrimination, women's rights, movie star, genius, innovation, communication, military, america, austria, jewish, dual identity .


Marlene (1984), I Have Never Forgotten You: The Life & Legacy of Simon Wiesenthal (2007), Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel (2011), Bettie Page Reveals All (2011), The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story (1996), The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter (1980), Watermarks (2004) ... Let's take a look at the following list...

Marlene (1984)

Marlene (1984)

7.6/10 Documentary

Retrospective on the career of enigmatic screen diva Marlene Dietrich.

Stream Full Movie
I Have Never Forgotten You: The Life & Legacy of Simon Wiesenthal (2007)

I Have Never Forgotten You: The Life & Legacy of Simon Wiesenthal (2007)

8.0/10 Documentary

After surviving the horrors of the Holocaust, architect Simon Wiesenthal dedicated the rest of his life to hunting down Nazis who escaped prosecution after the war. This documentary details his life and his work with the American War Crimes Unit, which tracked down more than 1,000 Nazi war criminals with his help. In interviews, various world leaders and Wiesenthal's friends discuss the motivations for his work, and how he manages to succeed even when facing seemingly insurmountable odds.

Stream Full Movie
Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel (2011)

Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel (2011)

7.6/10 Documentary, Biography

A look at the life and work of the influential fashion editor of Harpers Bazaar, Diana Vreeland.

Stream Full Movie
Bettie Page Reveals All (2011)

Bettie Page Reveals All (2011)

7.5/10 Biography, Documentary

The pinup model and cult icon recounts how her free expression overcame government witch-hunts to help launch America's sexual revolution.

Stream Full Movie
The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story (1996)

The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story (1996)

7.1/10 Documentary

The childhood, adolescence, and incredible adult years of Al Hirshfeld, celebrated creator of thousands of line drawings of famous people - many in the entertainment industry - over a span of more than sixty years.

Stream Full Movie
The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter (1980)

The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter (1980)

6.9/10 Documentary

Documentary about women working in factories during WWII and resultant loss of jobs after the war. Five women tell their stories. Fascinating clips of racist, sexist propaganda of the era.

Stream Full Movie
Watermarks (2004)

Watermarks (2004)

9.6/10 Documentary

Taking its name from the Hebrew word for strength, the Hakoah Vienna sports club produced a host of talented female swimmers, who thrived in opposition to anti-Semitic trends that began to color Austrian society in the early 20th century. The club was a casualty of Hitler's rise to power in the 1930s, but several of the women who were team members went on to live long, colorful lives. Now senior citizens, they're reunited in this documentary about sports, survival and bravery.

Stream Full Movie
Mike Wallace Is Here (2019)

Mike Wallace Is Here (2019)

9.5/10 Biography, Documentary

Filmmaker Avi Belkin examines the life and career of journalist Mike Wallace, presenting never-before-seen footage that showcases the often confrontational interview methods he used on "60 Minutes."

Stream Full Movie
The Last Mogul (2005)

The Last Mogul (2005)

5.7/10 Biography, Documentary

With hopes of making a quick buck to pay off some debt, a man throws a Luau themed out of party that quickly becomes out of control.

Stream Full Movie
Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story (2017)

Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story (2017)

9.0/10 Biography, Documentary

Iconic makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin's life and work are recalled through interviews with some of his famous clients, including Cindy Crawford, Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell.

Stream Full Movie
What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael (2018)

What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael (2018)

8.8/10 Documentary

The life and work of the controversial film critic.

Stream Full Movie
Mayor of the Sunset Strip (2003)

Mayor of the Sunset Strip (2003)

8.7/10 Documentary

This documentary traces Rodney Bingenheimer's journey from a hard-luck childhood to a successful career as a disc jockey. Involved in the Los Angeles rock 'n' roll scene since the 1960s, the omnipresent Bingenheimer has seen his fair share of both triumphs and hardships during his time as a musical taste-maker. Featuring interviews with rock legends like David Bowie, Brian Wilson and Beck all chiming in on Bingenheimer, the film also underlines the consequences of romanticizing fame.

Stream Full Movie
Propaganda: The Art of Selling Lies (2019)

Propaganda: The Art of Selling Lies (2019)

8.3/10 Documentary

An exploration of the means and methods of propagandist persuasion.

Stream Full Movie
Been Rich All My Life (2006)

Been Rich All My Life (2006)

8.3/10 Documentary

Five sassy, tap dancing women aged 84 - 96. Meet the "Silver Belles".

Stream Full Movie
Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview (2011)

Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview (2011)

8.0/10 Documentary

A conversation with Steve Jobs as he was running NeXT, the company he had founded after leaving Apple.

Stream Full Movie
Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997)

Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997)

8.0/10 Documentary

German-American Dieter Dengler discusses his service as a U.S. naval pilot in the Vietnam War. Dengler also revisits the sites of his capture and eventual escape from the hands of the Viet Cong, recreating many events for the camera.

Stream Full Movie
Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin (2003)

Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin (2003)

8.0/10 Documentary

Narrated by Sydney Pollack, film critic Richard Schickel's dazzling two-hour plus documentary to one of the towering figures in film: Charles Chaplin. Hardcore Chaplin fans may not find much new material here, but more unfamiliar admirers will gain some valuable information about one of the most famous personalities of the 20th century. Schickel has constructed the do...Read all

Stream Full Movie
Carmen & Geoffrey (2006)

Carmen & Geoffrey (2006)

7.8/10 Documentary

This intimate documentary follows careers of two remarkable personalities: Carmen de Lavallade, a dynamic dancer and choreographer from California who moved to New York with Alvin Ailey and began a legacy of modern dance in America, and her husband Geoffrey Holder, a Trinidad-born choreographer, set and costume designer, painter and man about town with productions suc...Read all

Stream Full Movie

Related Movie List


Movie Tags