Movies Like Stan Lee's Mutants, Monsters & Marvels (2002)

Stan Lee's Mutants, Monsters & Marvels is a 2002 documentary film from Scott Zakarin with a MovieMagicScore of 6.8/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes and The Mindscape of Alan Moore.

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Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes

2001

The historical saga of American superheroes. Born in the period between the Great Depression and the World War II to combat the hobgoblins of the modern world, these mutant human beings with superhuman powers colonized the funny papers, radio dramas, television and films, to become a truly national industry in the United States: they gave expression to the fears and obsessions of the twentieth century and bolstered American ideals.

6.9

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The Mindscape of Alan Moore

2003

The Mindscape of Alan Moore is a psychedelic journey into one of the world's most powerful minds; chronicling the life and work of Alan Moore, author of several acclaimed graphic novels, including "From Hell," "Watchmen" and "V for Vendetta." It is the only feature film production on which Alan Moore has collaborated, with permission to use his work. Alan Moore presents the story of his development as an artist, starting with his childhood and working through to his comics career and impact on that medium, and his emerging interest in magic.

6.7

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Doomed! The Untold Story of Roger Corman's The Fantastic Four

2015

A history of the ill-fated 1994 production of “The Fantastic Four” that was executive produced by Roger Corman.

6.7

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Comic Book Confidential

1989

A survey of the artistic history of the comic book medium and some of the major talents associated with it.

6.6

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Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue Falcon

2012

The Mega Mondo Pop Cartoon-a-Con in sunny California marks the spot for mystery in this all-new original Scooby-Doo adventure! The Mystery Inc. pals -- Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy and Scooby -- head to the annual convention, but they're not there to crack their next case. They want to meet their favorite comic book characters and see a megabucks movie premiere, an explosive big-screen remake of the classic cartoon The Adventures of Blue Falcon, featuring Shaggy and Scooby's favorite superheroes: caped avenger Blue Falcon and his trusty but bumbling robo-pup, Dynomutt.

7.7

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Kick-Ass

2010

Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a super-hero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so.

7.1

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Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons - The Movie

2020

The assassin Deathstroke tries to save his family from the wrath of H.I.V.E. and the murderous Jackal.

7.0

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Green Lantern: First Flight

2009

Test pilot Hal Jordan finds himself recruited as the newest member of the intergalactic police force, The Green Lantern Corps.

7.0

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Batman: The Killing Joke

2016

As Batman hunts for the escaped Joker, the Clown Prince of Crime attacks the Gordon family to prove a diabolical point mirroring his own fall into madness.

6.6

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#10

Super

2010

After his wife falls under the influence of a drug dealer, an everyday guy transforms himself into Crimson Bolt, a superhero with the best intentions, though he lacks for heroic skills.

6.5

MagicScore

#11

Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders

2016

Adam West and Burt Ward returns to their iconic roles of Batman and Robin. The film sees the superheroes going up against classic villains like The Joker, The Riddler, The Penguin and Catwoman, both in Gotham City… and in space.

6.5

MagicScore

#12

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

2017

Based on the bestselling book series, this outrageous comedy tells the story of George and Harold, two overly imaginative pranksters who hypnotize their principal into thinking he’s an enthusiastic, yet dimwitted, superhero named Captain Underpants.

6.3

MagicScore

#13

Bakuman

2015

Moritaka Mashiro doesn't want to follow in the path of his uncle who worked as a manga artist, but ultimately died because of exhaustion. Moritaka Mashiro figures he will graduate from school and work at an office. Things change though when falls in love with a girl at school. The girl, who hopes to become a voice actress, tells Moritaka they can marry, but only after they both achieve their dreams. Moritaka then teams up with fellow classmate Akito Takagi to publish their first manga.

6.4

MagicScore

#14

Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

2014

In the spring of 1984, a strange new comic book sat beside cash registers in select shops, too big to fit in the racks, and too weird to ignore. Eastman and Laird's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles presented a completely original breed of super hero. It was too bizarre, too crazy. It broke all the rules and should never have worked. Until it sold out. Again and again and again. For 30 years. Now, peek under the shell and see how this so-called "happy accident" defied every naysayer to become one of the most popular and beloved franchises in the world.

7.5

MagicScore

#15

Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee

2019

Filmed in part in front of a live audience at The New Amsterdam Theater in New York City, this Stan Lee tribute takes viewers on an action-packed journey throughout the life of Lee and across the Marvel Universe, sharing never-before-seen interviews and archive footage with Lee himself from deep within the Marvel and ABC News archives.

7.1

MagicScore

#16

Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

2011

A behind-the-scenes look at San Diego Comic-Con, the world's largest comic book convention, and the fans who attend every year.

6.9

MagicScore

#17

The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy

2013

This feature-length documentary delves into the trilogy, opening with the inspiration and vision for the new Batman films and inching its way toward the Rises finale and the culmination of nearly a decade of creative blood, sweat and tears. Candid, thoughtful and extensive, and comprised of revealing behind-the-scenes footage, countless interviews, audition tapes (with Christian Bale and Cillian Murphy doning the cape and cowl), and a narrative grip and momentum all its own, it leaves no stone unturned.

6.8

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#18

Marvel's Captain America: 75 Heroic Years

2016

A full-length documentary that follows the history of Captain America from 1941 to present, and explores how "Cap" has been a reflection of the changing times and the world he has existed in throughout the years. Fans will hear from various Marvel luminaries including Stan Lee, Joe Quesada, Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Chloe Bennet, Jeph Loeb, Louis D'Esposito, Chris Evans and Hayley Attwell, as well as family members of Cap's creators.

6.7

MagicScore

#19

Sex in the Comix

2012

Documentary exploring the colorful history of the erotic comic strip, including its current comeback and controversial place in society.

6.0

MagicScore

#20

Life After Flash

2017

A look at the roller coaster life of Sam J. Jones since his role as Flash Gordon, his struggles and successes, and the aftermath of when he went up against one of the most powerful producers in Hollywood.

5.7

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Stan Lee's Mutants, Monsters & Marvels?

The top films similar to Stan Lee's Mutants, Monsters & Marvels by MovieMagicScore are Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes (6.9), The Mindscape of Alan Moore (6.7), Doomed! The Untold Story of Roger Corman's The Fantastic Four (6.7). Each shares documentary themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Stan Lee's Mutants, Monsters & Marvels worth watching?

Stan Lee's Mutants, Monsters & Marvels holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.8/10 from 25 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Stan Lee's Mutants, Monsters & Marvels?

Stan Lee's Mutants, Monsters & Marvels (2002) is a documentary film directed by Scott Zakarin, starring Stan Lee, Kevin Smith.

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