Movies like Bowling for Columbine

Morgan Spurlock’s experiment, living on nothing but McDonald's for an entire month, showcases the extremes of American fast food culture and its health implications. Like Bowling for Columbine, Super Size Me is both humorous and alarming, offering a compelling look into another uniquely American issue.

Directed by Michael Moore, just like Bowling for Columbine, Fahrenheit 9/11 takes a critical look at the presidency of George W. Bush and the War on Terror. Fans of Bowling for Columbine's political commentary and Moore's confrontational style will undoubtedly appreciate this Palme d'Or-winning documentary.

Focused on former Vice President Al Gore’s campaign to educate citizens about global warming, An Inconvenient Truth is a powerful documentary that conveys a message with the potential to influence public opinion and policy. Just as Bowling for Columbine tackles gun control with urgency, this film does the same with environmental issues.

This documentary film, directed by Charles Ferguson, presents an in-depth look at the 2008 financial crisis. With a critical eye reminiscent of Bowling for Columbine's examination of gun violence, Inside Job scrutinizes the corruption and greed within the financial industry that led to economic collapse.

In Roger & Me, Michael Moore's directorial debut, he chases General Motors CEO Roger Smith to confront him about the harm GM's downsizing has inflicted on his hometown of Flint, Michigan. Pairing a personal touch with a broader economic commentary, fans of Moore's approach in Bowling for Columbine will find this earlier work both enlightening and entertaining.

Another Michael Moore creation, Sicko dives into the American healthcare system, revealing the struggles of individuals amidst profit-driven insurance companies and pharmaceutical giants. The film's investigative nature and empathetic approach will resonate with those intrigued by the societal examinations in Bowling for Columbine.

Exploring the root causes of the global economic crisis, Capitalism: A Love Story is a Michael Moore film that blends humor and poignancy to critique the capitalist system. If the mix of satire and stark reality in Bowling for Columbine appealed to you, this film's style and subject matter make for a compelling watch.