Movies Like Lucy and Desi (2022)

Lucy and Desi is a 2022 documentary film from Amy Poehler with a MovieMagicScore of 7.1/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession and Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind.

Documentary

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

Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind

2018

A funny, intimate and heartbreaking portrait of one of the world’s most beloved and inventive comedians, Robin Williams, told largely through his own words. Celebrates what he brought to comedy and to the culture at large, from the wild days of late-1970s L.A. to his death in 2014.

7.9

MagicScore

The Real Charlie Chaplin

2021

A look at the life and work of Charlie Chaplin in his own words featuring an in-depth interview he gave to Life magazine in 1966.

7.5

MagicScore

I Am Chris Farley

2015

I am Chris Farley tells his hilarious, touching and wildly entertaining story - from his early days in Madison, Wisconsin, to his time at Second City and Saturday Night Live, then finally his film career (which included hits like Tommy Boy and Black Sheep). The film showcases his most memorable characters and skits from film and television and also includes interviews and insights from his co-stars, family and friends - including the likes of Christina Applegate, Dan Aykroyd, Mike Myers, Bob Odenkirk, Bob Saget and Adam Sandler.

7.1

MagicScore

Albert Brooks: Defending My Life

2023

Rob Reiner profiles Albert Brooks, comedic legend, acclaimed filmmaker, talented character actor and a lifelong friend, who Reiner first met in their high school drama club.

7.0

MagicScore

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

2013

Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor - one of America's most brilliant, iconic comic minds.

7.0

MagicScore

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

2010

A documentary on the life and career of Joan Rivers, made as the comedienne turns 75 years old.

6.9

MagicScore

Robin's Wish

2021

The final word in the story of what really happened to Robin Williams at the end of his life, focusing on his fight against a deadly neurodegenerative disorder known as Lewy body dementia.

6.9

MagicScore

The Super Bob Einstein Movie

2021

This documentary explores Bob Einstein’s unlikely discovery and enduring career, sharing the many evolving layers of his comedy from the people that knew him best.

6.7

MagicScore

#10

Lenny

1974

The story of acerbic 1960s comic Lenny Bruce, whose groundbreaking, no-holds-barred style and social commentary was often deemed by the establishment as too obscene for the public.

7.3

MagicScore

#11

Man on the Moon

1999

The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.

7.2

MagicScore

#12

Dolemite Is My Name

2019

The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.

7.0

MagicScore

#13

Stan & Ollie

2018

With their golden era long behind them, comedy duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy embark on a variety hall tour of Britain and Ireland. Despite the pressures of a hectic schedule, and with the support of their wives Lucille and Ida – a formidable double act in their own right – the pair's love of performing, as well as for each other, endures as they secure their place in the hearts of their adoring public

6.9

MagicScore

#14

Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!

2006

Kenneth Williams was the star of the Carry Ons and Round the Horne. Despite his fame, he led a life full of mental torture as he tried to overcome his homosexuality in 1950s Britain. This film follows his life and eventual death based on the many diaries he kept

6.1

MagicScore

#15

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

#16

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

#17

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

#18

Exporting Raymond

2011

A documentary on Phil Rosenthal's experiences during the making of "Voroniny," the Russian-language version of "Everybody Loves Raymond".

6.8

MagicScore

#19

George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy

1997

George Carlin celebrates 40 years of comedy and here, he presents 2 new standup bits, comedian Jon Stewart gives an interview with him, and we look at his old comedy work through the last 4 decades.

7.7

MagicScore

#20

George Carlin: Personal Favorites

1997

After starring in a dozen or so HBO Special Presentations, comedian George Carlin has amassed a substantial body of work in the cable channel's vaults. Personal Favorites is a greatest-hits package, a selection of some of Carlin's best moments on HBO from 1977 to 1998 and, not coincidentally, some of his most enduring comic routines from any medium.

7.6

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Lucy and Desi?

The top films similar to Lucy and Desi by MovieMagicScore are Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (7.1), Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (7.9), The Real Charlie Chaplin (7.5). Each shares documentary themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Lucy and Desi worth watching?

Lucy and Desi holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.1/10 from 43 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Lucy and Desi?

Lucy and Desi (2022) is a documentary film directed by Amy Poehler, starring Lucie Arnaz, Bette Midler, Carol Burnett.

Where can I find more recommendations like Lucy and Desi?

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About movies like Lucy and Desi

This ranked list pairs Lucy and Desi (2022), a documentary film from Amy Poehler, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Lucie Arnaz 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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