search
Get Started
search

swap_horiz The Lost King Alternatives

Looking for alternatives to The Lost King? Compare the top Docudrama options ranked by our AI scoring system.

You're looking at alternatives to:
The Lost King

The Lost King

The Lost King is a 2022 British biographical film by Stephen Frears, notable for dramatizing Philippa Langley's search for Richard III's remains in Leicester.

6.9 Fair

apps Top The Lost King Alternatives

The top alternative to The Lost King in 2026 is Cathy Come Home with a score of 9.6/10, followed by Song of Summer (9.1) and Hillsborough (8.4).

1
Cathy Come Home

Cathy Come Home

Cathy Come Home is a British docudrama film exploring the devastating consequences of social inequality. Shot in a reali...

Social British TV Film
9.6 Brilliant
2
Song of Summer

Song of Summer

Song of Summer is Ken Russell's 1968 BBC Omnibus film about Frederick Delius's final years and Eric Fenby's work as his...

Music British TV Film
9.1 Excellent
3
Hillsborough

Hillsborough

Hillsborough is a 1996 ITV docudrama written by Jimmy McGovern about the 1989 stadium disaster; it won BAFTA's Best Sing...

British Disaster TV Film
8.4 Great
4
Death of a Princess

Death of a Princess

Death of a Princess is a 1980 British drama-documentary by Antony Thomas, notable for sparking Saudi diplomatic pressure...

British Political TV Film
8.2 Great
5
10 Rillington Place

10 Rillington Place

10 Rillington Place is a 1971 British crime docudrama by Richard Fleischer about John Christie and the wrongful executio...

Crime Film British
8.1 Great
6
In Two Minds

In Two Minds

In Two Minds is a 1967 BBC Wednesday Play by David Mercer and Ken Loach, notable for its R. D. Laing-influenced portraya...

Medical British TV Film
8.1 Great
7
The Road to Guantánamo

The Road to Guantánamo

The Road to Guantanamo is a 2006 British docudrama by Michael Winterbottom and Mat Whitecross about the Tipton Three's d...

Film British Political
8.1 Great
8
Reg

Reg

Reg is a 2016 BBC fact-based drama by Jimmy McGovern about Reg Keys, who challenged Tony Blair in Sedgefield after his s...

British Political TV Film
7.8 Good
9
A Sense of Freedom

A Sense of Freedom

A Sense of Freedom is a 1981 Scottish Television crime drama by John Mackenzie, based on Glasgow gangster Jimmy Boyle's...

Crime Film British
7.6 Good
10
Life Story

Life Story

Life Story is a 1987 BBC Horizon drama by Mick Jackson about the race to identify DNA's structure, and won the 1988 BAFT...

Science British TV Film
7.5 Good
11
Baadasssss!

Baadasssss!

Baadasssss! is Mario Van Peebles's 2003 biographical drama about his father Melvin making Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss S...

American Film Cinema
7.5 Good
12
Cyberbully

Cyberbully

Cyberbully is a 2015 British Channel 4 docudrama by Ben Chanan, notable for its real-experience-based story and Maisie W...

British Digital TV Film
7.5 Good
13
The Bank Job

The Bank Job

The Bank Job is a 2008 heist thriller by Roger Donaldson, notable for dramatizing the 1971 Baker Street Lloyds safety-de...

Crime Film British
7.4 Good
14
499

499

499 is a 2020 Mexico-U.S. docudrama by Rodrigo Reyes, using a returned conquistador to examine colonialism's legacy in m...

American Historical Film
7.3 Good
15
The Courtesans of Bombay

The Courtesans of Bombay

The Courtesans of Bombay is a 1983 British Merchant Ivory docudrama by Ismail Merchant, notable for portraying tawaifs i...

Social Film British
7.2 Good
16
Conquest of the Air

Conquest of the Air

Conquest of the Air is a British aviation docudrama produced by Alexander Korda, notable for tracing flight history in a...

Film British Aviation
6.6 Fair
17
Erasing David

Erasing David

Erasing David is a 2010 British docufiction film by David Bond, notable for testing UK surveillance by having private in...

Privacy Film British
6.4 Fair
18
2073

2073

2073 is a 2024 British science-fiction docudrama by Asif Kapadia, notable for mixing a dystopian future with archival wa...

Film British Political
6.1 Fair
19
The Mad Trapper

The Mad Trapper

The Mad Trapper is a 1972 British television docudrama by David Cobham, notable for recounting the 1931 RCMP pursuit of...

Crime Film British
5.9 Mediocre
20
Top Spot

Top Spot

Top Spot is Tracey Emin's 2004 docudrama about teenage girls in Margate, filmed on digital video and Super 8 and withdra...

Youth Film British
5.2 Mediocre

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative Score vs The Lost King Action
Cathy Come Home
Cathy Come Home
Docudrama Social British TV Film
9.6 Brilliant +2.7 Compare
Song of Summer
Song of Summer
Docudrama Music British TV Film
9.1 Excellent +2.2 Compare
Hillsborough
Hillsborough
Docudrama British Disaster TV Film
8.4 Great +1.5 Compare
Death of a Princess
Death of a Princess
Docudrama British Political TV Film
8.2 Great +1.3 Compare
10 Rillington Place
10 Rillington Place
Docudrama Crime Film British
8.1 Great +1.2 Compare
In Two Minds
In Two Minds
Docudrama Medical British TV Film
8.1 Great +1.2 Compare
The Road to Guantánamo
The Road to Guantánamo
Docudrama Film British Political
8.1 Great +1.2 Compare
Reg
Reg
Docudrama British Political TV Film
7.8 Good +0.9 Compare
A Sense of Freedom
A Sense of Freedom
Docudrama Crime Film British
7.6 Good +0.7 Compare
Life Story
Life Story
Docudrama Science British TV Film
7.5 Good +0.6 Compare

See all Docudrama ranked by score

emoji_events View Full Docudrama Rankings

help Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to The Lost King?
The top alternatives to The Lost King in 2026 include Cathy Come Home, Song of Summer, Hillsborough, Death of a Princess, 10 Rillington Place. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does The Lost King compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. The Lost King scores 6.9/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is The Lost King worth it in 2026?
The Lost King scores 6.9/10 in the Docudrama category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.
What is the best free alternative to The Lost King?
Several alternatives to The Lost King offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from The Lost King?
Common reasons users look for The Lost King alternatives include pricing, specific feature gaps, better integration needs, or simply exploring newer options. Our objective scoring helps you compare without bias.
How many alternatives to The Lost King are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to The Lost King in the Docudrama category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which The Lost King alternative has the highest rating?
Cathy Come Home currently holds the highest rating among The Lost King alternatives with a score of 9.6/10.
Can I use Cathy Come Home instead of The Lost King?
Cathy Come Home is one of the top-rated alternatives to The Lost King. While they serve similar purposes in the Docudrama space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to The Lost King?
Pricing varies among The Lost King alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Docudrama category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are The Lost King alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
Lunoo uses an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value to provide 0 to 10 scores. Rankings are updated continuously.
The Lost King vs Cathy Come Home: which is better?
The Lost King scores 6.9/10 while Cathy Come Home scores 9.6/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
The Lost King vs Song of Summer: which is better?
The Lost King scores 6.9/10 while Song of Summer scores 9.1/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
The Lost King vs Hillsborough: which is better?
The Lost King scores 6.9/10 while Hillsborough scores 8.4/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

Compare Items

See how they stack up against each other

Comparing
VS
Select 1 more item to compare