Movies like The Swan: Behind the Mirror (2026)

Name: The Swan: Behind the Mirror
Released: 2026

10 films to watch after The Swan: Behind the Mirror, ranked by how well they match its tone — not just its genre.

A look at the controversial 2004 reality series The Swan, which took self-proclaimed 'ugly ducklings' and set out to make them... not that.

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Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me (2023)

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From the heights of her modeling fame to her tragic death, this documentary reveals Anna Nicole Smith through the eyes of the people closest to her.
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Tabloid (2011)

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One of America's top documentary filmmakers turns his attention to the outrageous and nearly unbelievable story of Joyce McKinney, a former Miss Wyoming beauty queen who gained a great deal of notoriety after being accused of kidnapping a young Mormon missionary, restraining him in chains and raping him in 1977 England. The unbalanced McKinney is extensively interviewed, particularly about her ambition to write a memoir telling her side of the tale.
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Orgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste (2022)

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A sexual wellness company gains fame and followers, then members come forward with shocking allegations.
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Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story (2025)

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Unravel the case of Utah therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, whose child abuse arrest with parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke exposed a twisted tale of manipulation.
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McQueen (2018)

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Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his design, this documentary is an intimate revelation of McQueen's own world, both tortured and inspired, which celebrates a radical and mesmerizing genius of profound influence.
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The Menendez Brothers (2024)

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Serving life in prison for murdering their parents, Lyle and Erik Menendez speak out in this documentary explaining the shocking crime and ensuing trials.
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Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes (2021)

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Serial killer Dennis Nilsen narrates his life and horrific crimes via a series of chilling audiotapes recorded from his jail cell.
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Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008)

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Fueled by a raging libido, Wild Turkey, and superhuman doses of drugs, Thompson was a true "free lance, " goring sacred cows with impunity, hilarity, and a steel-eyed conviction for writing wrongs. Focusing on the good doctor's heyday, 1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts.
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Voyeur (2017)

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Legendary journalist Gay Talese unmasks a motel owner who spied on his guests for decades. But his bombshell story soon becomes a scandal of its own.
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Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022)

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After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness. This uniquely raw and intimate documentary spans her six-year journey into a new light.