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Serial Killer Earth (2012)
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Genre: Documentary, History
Country: USA
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Serial Killer Earth brings together compelling footage and eyewitness accounts of recent natural disasters, including Hurricane Katrina and the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan, in an attempt to understand and explain what happened during these events and how they compare with disasters of the past.
Style:
thought provoking, serious, realistic, disturbing, explanatory, informative, sociological, educational, reflective, grim ...
Plot:
natural disaster, earthquake, tsunami, hurricane, hurricane katrina, catastrophe, disaster, nature, tornado, research, ordinary people, forces of nature, storytelling, investigation, media coverage, environmental, extreme weather, archive footage, reconstruction, investigative
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Most similar movies to Serial Killer Earth
The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out educational, serious, captivating and informative films and TV series with plots about investigation, interview, archival footage, reenactment, storytelling, archaeology and world war two mostly in History, Documentary and Biography genres. Some movies like Serial Killer Earth: Disasters at Sea (2018), America Unearthed (2012), Bible Mysteries (2004), Passato e Presente (2017), Egypt's Unexplained Files (2019). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: History
Country: Canada
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Dedicated investigators uncover the devastating chain of circumstances that caused a maritime disaster. With the evidence at the bottom of the sea, ingenuity is required to find the cause – whether it is human error or the uncontrollable ocean.
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exciting, disturbing, serious, captivating, period piece ...
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shipwreck, investigation, marine, castaway, sea, catastrophe, ship, seafaring, storm at sea, natural disaster, investigative journalism, cautionary tale ...
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Genre: Documentary, History
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
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Forensic geologist Scott Wolter explores mysteries, artifacts and relics to reveal a history of the North American continent not taught in school.
Style:
thought provoking, serious, captivating, controversial, educational
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archaeology, american history, investigation, alternate history, artifact, storytelling, puzzle, civilization, secret, ancient civilization, ancient mystery, knowledge ...
Place:
usa, north america, midwest, arizona, tucson arizona
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Genre: Documentary, History
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
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A series of programmes exploring great figures and events from biblical times. Historical, archaeological and anthropological evidence gives fresh insights into the historical realities of the times. Stylish drama re-enactments, CGI graphics, and ...
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informative, biblical, educational, psychological, christian film ...
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christianity, investigation, religion, archaeologist, evidence, jesus, religious, historical event, religious fundamentalism, archaeology, faith, christian ...
Place:
jerusalem
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76%
Genre: History
Country: Italy
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Program about historical dissemination, presented by Paolo Mieli. Each episode sees a historian interacting with the presenter and three young university students.
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thought provoking, educational, captivating, serious, informative ...
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world history, storytelling, historical event, past, historical character, historian, european history, historical figure, debate, conversation, italian history, politics ...
Time:
20th century, 21st century
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72%
Genre: History
Country: USA
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Experts dive deep into the secrets of Ancient Egypt, and use cutting-edge archaeological technology to reveal the hidden truths that could potentially answer questions that have befuddled Egyptologists for generations.
Style:
captivating, enigmatic, informative, educational, thought provoking ...
Audience:
family friendly, adult
Plot:
science, pharaoh, archaeology, research, pyramid, ancient egypt, secret, clue, knowledge, explorer, discovery, puzzle ...
Place:
egypt
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72%
Genre: History
Country: USA
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A series examining entrepreneurship and technological advances in the U.S.
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captivating, realistic, serious, clever, informative ...
Audience:
adult
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inventions and discoveries, rise to the top, society, technology, entrepreneurship, business, innovation, interview, inspiration, famous people, media, ambition ...
Time:
20th century, 19th century
Place:
usa
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71%
Genre: History
Country: USA
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Hosted by actor Tom Cavanagh, Stories from the Vaults is a series of 30-minute shows featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex. The new series, produced by Caragol Wells Productions, ...
Style:
educational, informative, entertaining, thought provoking, period piece ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, family friendly
Plot:
museum, storytelling, science, conservation, behind the scenes, inheritance, education, historical figure, knowledge, natural history, culture, exploration ...
Time:
2000s
Place:
washington d.c.
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70%
Genre: History
Country: USA
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The series traces the history of the seven deadly sins, how they became part of religious doctrine, and looks at historical figures who have been the worst perpetrators of each. Each of the seven sins is explored, from their origins and nature, ...
Style:
serious, thought provoking, captivating, psychological, educational ...
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seven deadly sins, religion, religions or cults, clergy, society, redemption, obsession, christianity, religious faith, humanity, religious, faith ...
Time:
21st century
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70%
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Genre: Documentary, History, War
Country: USA
Duration: 270 min.
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The World Wars tells the story of three decades of war told through the eyes of various men who were its key players: Roosevelt, Hitler, Patton, Mussolini, Churchill, Tojo, DeGaulle and MacArthur. The documentary examines the two wars as one ...
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captivating, serious, realistic, disturbing
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soldier, world war two, military, infantrymen, historical character, state affairs, politics, head of state, battles, president, allies, dictatorship ...
Time:
1910s, 20th century, 1930s, 1920s, 1940s
Place:
europe, usa
Similarity:
67%
Genre: Documentary
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The wildlife and cultures of southern Asia have been shaped by one of the greatest phenomena on Earth: the mighty monsoon winds that sweep across this vast region, turning drought into deluge. All life – human and animal – is dominated by this ...
Style:
nature documentary, stylized, realistic, serious, captivating ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
nature, world spanning, forces of nature, escapades, wildlife, natural history, survival, adaptation, climate, rain forest, migration, flooding ...
Time:
21st century
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himalaya, southeast asia, australia, cambodia, india ...
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64%
Genre: Documentary, Adventure, History
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
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Morgan Freeman presents his quest in order to find how most religions perceive life after death, what different civilizations thought about the act of creation and other big questions that mankind has continuously asked.
Style:
philosophical, thought provoking, realistic, mind bending, captivating ...
Plot:
belief in god, religion, culture, hinduism, judaism, belief in the afterlife, travel, religions or cults, customs, god or devil, ancient mystery, human existence ...
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63%
Genre: Documentary
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 90 min.
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A documentary by Jonah Bryson and explorer Fabien Cousteau, grandson of Jacques Cousteau, on the effects of climate change on the oceans and coastal communities.
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thought provoking, informative, educational, reflective, independent film ...
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environmental, climate change, deforestation, ocean, conservation, marine life, rain forest, nature, global warming, student, social issues, activism ...
Time:
21st century
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60%
Genre: Documentary, History
Country: UK
Duration: 296 min.
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Drawing on newly available evidence, this epic series explores the Windsor dynasty's gripping family saga, providing fresh insights into how our royal family have survived four generations of crisis.
Style:
thought provoking, captivating, family saga, serious, educational
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royal family, queen elizabeth ii, british royal family, royalty, monarchy, british history, british monarchy, monarch, ruler, princess diana, life, historical character ...
Place:
britain, house of windsor
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Genre: History
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min.
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Mo Rocca receives cooking lessons from America's grandmothers and grandfathers.
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culinary, talky, serious, sincere, realistic ...
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Time:
21st century
Place:
usa
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57%
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min.
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Revealing the truth behind the controversial deaths of some of the most famous celebrities. Crucial medical evidence gained from the actual autopsies explains what killed the stars and reveals how they died, finally putting an end to the speculation.
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realistic, serious, captivating, sincere, bleak ...
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Time:
21st century
Place:
usa
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Genre: Documentary, Biography, History
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
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thought provoking, captivating, informative, contemplative, inspirational ...
Audience:
adult
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Place:
britain
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Genre: Documentary, Biography
Country: USA
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disturbing, realistic, serious, factual, psychological ...
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abduction, interview, investigation, resilience, recovery, trauma, kidnapping, survivor, kidnapped, captive, captivity, autobiography ...
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Genre: History
Country: Canada
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Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. This is the story of how their war experiences change them, how they emerge from conflict as leaders and how the ...
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serious, realistic, captivating, thought provoking, reflective ...
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world war two, military, president, leadership, military service, wartime, u.s. president, temper, historical figure, life changing experience, leader, political leader ...
Time:
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Place:
usa
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53%
Genre: History, War
Country: USA
Duration: 780 min.
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A series featuring actual color footage of World War II.
Style:
thought provoking, disturbing, serious, realistic, contemplative ...
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world war two, wartime life, military, journalism, against humanity, war, life is a bitch, battle zone, battles, world war, combat, soldier ...
Time:
1930s, 1940s
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Genre: History
Country: USA
Duration: 374 min.
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500 Nations is a documentary which explores the history of the indigenous peoples of North and Central America, from pre-Colombian times, through the period of European contact and colonization, to the end of the 19th century and the subjugation of ...
Style:
profound, contemplative, realistic, serious, captivating ...
Audience:
kids
Plot:
native american, conquering, native, iroquois tribe, genocide, indigenous people, humanity, american indian, journalism, fictional history, racism, archaeology ...
Time:
15th century, 17th century, 16th century, 19th century, 18th century
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Genre: Documentary, History, Mystery
Country: Canada, USA
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Graham Hancock is a bestselling author and journalist who specializes in ancient civilizations. He explores, amongst other things, the submerged Yonaguni monument off the coast of Japan, Easter Island, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the pyramids of Egypt ...
Style:
controversial, prehistoric, educational, thought provoking, mysterious ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
archaeology, alternate history, lost civilization, exploration, investigation, conspiracy, seafaring, ice age, travelogue, travel, paranormal phenomena, ancient civilization ...
Time:
ancient times
Place:
peru
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51%
Genre: Documentary, History
Country: UK
Duration: 59 min.
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Historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Peter Ginn and Tom Pinfold turn the clock back 500 years to the early Tudor period to become tenant farmers on monastery land.
Style:
informative, educational, period drama
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
farming, tudors, monastery, women, daily life, village life, agriculture, cooking, livestock, travel and leisure, social history, strength ...
Time:
15th century, 16th century
Place:
england
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49%
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Genre: Documentary, History
Country: USA
Duration: 45 min.
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Paranormal investigator Zak Bagans and his crew, Nick Groff and Aaron Goodwin, search for haunted locations both domestically and internationally. During their investigations, Zak and crew acquaint themselves with the general area; interview locals ...
Style:
serious, atmospheric, scary, spooky, creepy ...
Plot:
ghost, paranormal phenomena, paranormal activity, supernatural, investigation, ghost story, uncover truth, mysterious place, obsessive quest, isolation, experimenting, nobody believes ...
Time:
2000s, 2010s, 21st century
Place:
yuma arizona, las vegas, usa, tucson arizona, new mexico ...
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Genre: Documentary, Family
Country: USA
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Animal Atlas is produced by Longneedle Entertainment, LLC, a subsidiary of Bellum Entertainment Group. Animal Atlas is a 30-minute educational wildlife show that "takes children on a tour of discovery, uncovering the secrets of how animals live ...
Style:
educational, serious, realistic, captivating
Audience:
family outing, kids
Plot:
nature, wilderness, conservation, zoo, wildlife, planet, pets, children, animal, animals family, kangaroo, hyena ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
africa, asia
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45%
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: UK, USA, Germany, France, Japan
Duration: 59 min.
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Superstorm is a three-part British docudrama miniseries written and directed by Julian Simpson, about a group of scientists that try to divert and weaken hurricanes using cloud seeding.
Superstorm originally aired on BBC One for a period of three ...
Style:
tense, educational, suspenseful, bleak
Audience:
adult
Plot:
natural disaster, hurricane, disaster, weather, hurricane katrina, scientist, weather manipulation, storm, man versus nature, extreme weather, scientific experiment, research ...
Time:
2000s
Place:
new york, miami
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44%
Genre: Documentary
Country: UK
Duration: 47 min.
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Ideas about the soul and the afterlife, of sin and God's purpose have shaped human thinking for thousands of years. Religious rituals remain embedded in the major events of our lives. In this thought-provoking series, evolutionary biologist ...
Style:
educational, thought provoking, reflective, serious, intellectual ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
atheism, religion, science, death, mortality, meaning of life, philosophy, skepticism, humanism, afterlife, soul, existentialism ...
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Genre: Documentary, Crime, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 42 min.
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Explore the true stories of America's covert operations told firsthand by the agents who lived it, while getting unprecedented access to the riveting and secret world of espionage.
Style:
serious, informative, non fiction, thrilling, captivating ...
Plot:
espionage, intelligence, behind the scenes, interview, spy mission, cia agent, fbi agent, secret, government agent, special agent, spy, agent ...
Place:
washington d.c.
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43%
Genre: Documentary, Crime, History
Country: USA
Duration: 343 min.
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A docudrama series chronicling some of America's most notorious mobsters, each season dealing with a different city/region.
Style:
realistic, captivating, serious, semi documentary, suspenseful ...
Plot:
mafia, gangster, mob boss, mobster, crime boss, dishonesty, money, danger, crime family, showdown, police investigation, rivalry ...
Time:
1920s
Place:
usa, italy, las vegas, new york
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42%
Genre: Documentary
Country: USA
Duration: 27 min.
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The New Yankee Workshop is a woodworking program produced by WGBH Boston, which aired on PBS. Created in 1989 by Russell Morash, the program is hosted by Norm Abram, a regular fixture on Morash's This Old House. The series aired for 21 seasons ...
Style:
educational, informative
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
demonstration, carpenter, recovery, home improvement, arts and culture, woods, security, forest, safety, furniture, tools, power drill
Time:
80s, 90s, 21st century
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