Movies Like Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991)

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse is a 1991 documentary film from Fax Bahr with a MovieMagicScore of 7.9/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with 78/52 and Making 'Taxi Driver'.

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78/52

2017

The most famous murder scene in movie history comprises 78 camera settings and 52 cuts: the shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. 78/52 tells the story of the man behind the curtain and his greatest obsession.

7.2

MagicScore

Making 'Taxi Driver'

1999

A behind the scenes snapshot of the making of one of the greatest films ever made. Filled with trivia, interviews from cast and crew, and more.

6.9

MagicScore

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th

2010

A retrospective documentary about the groundbreaking horror series, Friday the 13th, featuring interviews with cast and crew from the twelve films spanning 3 decades.

6.7

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Full Tilt Boogie

1998

A documentary about the production of From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) and the people who made it.

6.4

MagicScore

The Pixar Story

2007

A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's promotion of talented people, to the building of its East Bay campus, the company's relationship with Disney, and its remarkable initial string of eight hits. The contributions of John Lasseter, Ed Catmull and Steve Jobs are profiled. The decline of two-dimensional animation is chronicled as three-dimensional animation rises. Hard work and creativity seem to share the screen in equal proportions.

7.6

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Making 'The Shining'

1980

Directed and edited by Stanley Kubrick's daughter Vivian Kubrick, this film offers a look behind the scenes during the making of The Shining.

7.1

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King Cobra

2016

It’s 2006, YouTube is in its infancy, and internet porn is still behind a paywall. Taking the stage name Brent Corrigan, a fresh-faced, wannabe adult video performer is molded into a star by Stephen, a closeted gay porn mogul who runs the skin flick empire Cobra Video from his seemingly ordinary suburban home.

5.9

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Making Squid Game: The Challenge

2023

Go behind the scenes and witness how the "Squid Game"-inspired reality show transformed from a scripted drama to a cutthroat, nail-biting competition.

8.0

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Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner

2007

The definitive 3½-hour documentary about the troubled creation and enduring legacy of the science fiction classic 'Blade Runner', culled from 80 interviews and hours of never-before-seen outtakes and lost footage.

7.9

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#10

Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic

2026

Featuring interviews from members of the casting, production design, costume design, and creature effects teams, follow the behind-the-scenes journey of bringing the Harry Potter books to the small screen. Find out how the new Golden Trio were found, and celebrate the commitment to detail of the artists, craftspeople, and technicians who have come together to bring the wizarding world to life.

7.8

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#11

Road to Roma

2020

Director Alfonso Cuarón reflects on the childhood memories, period details and creative choices that shaped his Academy Award-winning film 'ROMA.'

7.8

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#12

One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5

2026

An inside look at the years of effort and craft that went into the final installment of the Duffer Brothers' generation-defining series.

7.7

MagicScore

#13

Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford

2023

An in-depth look at an incredible moment in film history when Steven Spielberg and George Lucas assembled an amazing creative team to collaborate on another cinematic benchmark featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with Spielberg, Lucas, Harrison Ford, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, James Mangold, and many others as well.

7.7

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#14

Black Swan: Metamorphosis

2011

Documentary chronicling the making of Darren Aronofsky's Academy Award-winning film 'Black Swan (2010)'.

7.7

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#15

40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic

2020

Sylvester Stallone and John G. Avildsen narrate behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Rocky" to mark the film's 40th anniversary.

7.6

MagicScore

#16

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema

2022

With mesmerizing footage and time lapses of animators at work, this behind-the-scenes special captures the artistry of a unique tale years in the making.

7.5

MagicScore

#17

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

2025

The authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with acclaimed Hollywood directors alongside Steven Spielberg, top shark scientists, and conservationists, the film uncovers the behind-the-scenes chaos and how the film launched the summer blockbuster, inspired a new wave of filmmakers, and paved the way for shark conservation that continues today.

7.5

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#18

Wick Is Pain

2025

Witness the never-before-seen footage and true story behind the John Wick phenomenon – from independent film to billion-dollar franchise.

7.5

MagicScore

#19

Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump

1994

A look behind the scenes of Robert Zemeckis' 1994 Oscar-winning film, 'Forrest Gump'.

7.5

MagicScore

#20

The Making of 'Psycho'

2005

A retrospective on the entire movie, from start to finish. There are interviews with many of the principle cast and crew (including Janet Leigh and Joseph Stefano), who all talk openly and lovingly about entire process of making the film. The sessions with Janet Leigh are particularly involving, and she talks a great deal about shooting the now infamous shower scene.

7.4

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse?

The top films similar to Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse by MovieMagicScore are 78/52 (7.2), Making 'Taxi Driver' (6.9), His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th (6.7). Each shares documentary themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse worth watching?

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.9/10 from 393 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse?

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991) is a documentary film directed by Fax Bahr, starring Francis Ford Coppola, Eleanor Coppola, John Milius.

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This ranked list pairs Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991), a documentary film from Fax Bahr, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Francis Ford Coppola take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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