Movies Like Exporting Raymond (2011)

Exporting Raymond is a 2011 comedy, documentary film from Phil Rosenthal with a MovieMagicScore of 6.8/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Disclosure and Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street.

Comedy Documentary

Disclosure

2020

An investigation of how Hollywood's fabled stories have deeply influenced how Americans feel about transgender people, and how transgender people have been taught to feel about themselves.

7.8

MagicScore

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

2021

Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most influential children's show in television history. From the iconic furry characters to the classic songs you know by heart, learn how a gang of visionary creators changed the world.

7.5

MagicScore

Lucy and Desi

2022

Explore the unlikely partnership and enduring legacy of one of the most prolific power couples in entertainment history. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz risked everything to be together.

7.1

MagicScore

Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession

2004

A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974, the LA-based channel's eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.

7.1

MagicScore

What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

2018

A documentary exploring the legacy of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the reasons it went from the black sheep of Star Trek to a beloved mainstay of the franchise, and a brainstorm with the original writers on what a theoretical eighth season of the show could look like.

7.0

MagicScore

This Filthy World

2006

In this filmed version of cult film director John Waters' popular one-man show, the Pink Flamingos and A Dirty Shame director takes the stage to discuss everything from his early influences, fondest career memories, and notorious struggles against the MPAA rating system. Part endearing memoir and part hilarious lecture, This Filthy World touches on everything from the insanity of contemporary pop culture to the director's unforgettable early collaborations with inimitable Pink Flamingos star Divine.

7.6

MagicScore

Best Worst Movie

2009

A look at the making of the film Troll 2 (1990) and its journey from being crowned the "worst film of all time" to a cherished cult classic.

7.1

MagicScore

Lumière!

2016

A collection of restored prints from the Lumière Brothers.

8.0

MagicScore

Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age

2021

Hawaii, May 1977. After the success of Star Wars, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg meet to find a new project to work on together, the former as producer, the latter as director. The story of how the charismatic archaeologist Indiana Jones was born and how his first adventure, released in 1981, triumphed at box offices around the world.

7.9

MagicScore

#10

Jodorowsky's Dune

2013

In 1974, Chilean-French director Alejandro Jodorowsky embarked on the quixotic project of adapting Frank Herbert's influential novel Dune (1969) for the big screen. After investing two years, and millions of dollars, the gigantic project ended in failure; but the artists Jodorowsky brought together to carry it out continued to work together, and ended up laying the foundations for modern science fiction cinema.

7.8

MagicScore

#11

The Extraordinary Voyage

2011

An account of the extraordinary life of film pioneer Georges Méliès (1861-1938) and the amazing story of the copy in color of his masterpiece A Trip to the Moon (1902), unexpectedly found in Spain and restored thanks to the heroic efforts of a group of true cinema lovers.

7.8

MagicScore

#12

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

2004

From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy.

7.7

MagicScore

#13

The Skywalker Legacy

2020

The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

7.7

MagicScore

#14

Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman

2006

The history of the comic book superhero, Superman, in his various media incarnations.

7.5

MagicScore

#15

Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror

2021

An exploration of the cinematic history of the folk horror, from its beginnings in the UK in the late sixties; through its proliferation on British television in the seventies and its many manifestations, culturally specific, in other countries; to its resurgence in the last decade.

7.5

MagicScore

#16

Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary

2019

A feature-length documentary about the film Galaxy Quest and its legacy, celebrating its milestone 20th anniversary.

7.4

MagicScore

#17

Frank and Ollie

1995

Before computer graphics, special effects wizardry, and out-of-this world technology, the magic of animation flowed from the pencils of two of the greatest animators The Walt Disney Company ever produced -- Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston. Frank and Ollie, the talent behind BAMBI, PINOCCHIO, LADY AND THE TRAMP, THE JUNGLE BOOK, and others, set the standard for such modern-day hits as THE LION KING. It was their creative genius that helped make Disney synonymous with brilliant animation, magnificent music, and emotional storytelling. Take a journey with these extraordinary artists as they share secrets, insights, and the inspiration behind some of the greatest animated movies the world has ever known!

7.4

MagicScore

#18

The Pervert's Guide to Cinema

2006

A hilarious introduction, using as examples some of the best films ever made, to some of Slovenian philosopher and psychoanalyst Slavoj Žižek's most exciting ideas on personal subjectivity, fantasy and reality, desire and sexuality.

7.3

MagicScore

#19

The Pervert's Guide to Ideology

2012

A journey into the labyrinthine heart of ideology, which shapes and justifies both collective and personal beliefs and practices: with an infectious zeal and voracious appetite for popular culture, Slovenian philosopher and psychoanalyst Slavoj Žižek analyzes several of the most important films in the history of cinema to explain how cinematic narrative helps to reinforce prevailing ethics and political ideas.

7.3

MagicScore

#20

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts

2022

An enchanting making-of story told through all-new in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time.

7.3

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Exporting Raymond?

The top films similar to Exporting Raymond by MovieMagicScore are Disclosure (7.8), Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (7.5), Lucy and Desi (7.1). Each shares comedy/documentary themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Exporting Raymond worth watching?

Exporting Raymond holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.8/10 from 34 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Exporting Raymond?

Exporting Raymond (2011) is a comedy, documentary film directed by Phil Rosenthal, starring Phil Rosenthal, Richard Vaczy, Elena Starodubtseva.

Where can I find more recommendations like Exporting Raymond?

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About movies like Exporting Raymond

This ranked list pairs Exporting Raymond (2011), a comedy and documentary film from Phil Rosenthal, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Phil Rosenthal 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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