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10 Best Movies Like 2017 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Documentary

If you loved 2017 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Documentary, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
King of the Belgians

King of the Belgians

2016★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 2017 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Documentary for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The King of the Belgians is on a state visit in Istanbul when his country falls apart. He must return home at once to save his kingdom. But a solar storm causes airspace and commun...

#2
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

2001★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 2017 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Documentary for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the...

#3
Just Say Yes

Just Say Yes

2021★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 2017 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Documentary for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Incurable romantic Lotte finds her life upended when her plans for a picture-perfect wedding unravel -- just as her self-absorbed sister gets engaged....

#4
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

2004★ 8.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 2017 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Documentary for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Year three at Hogwarts means new fun and challenges as Harry learns the delicate art of approaching a Hippogriff, transforming shape-shifting Boggarts into hilarity and even turnin...

#5
Everything Everywhere All at Once

Everything Everywhere All at Once

2022★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 2017 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Documentary for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save what's important to her by connecting with the lives she could have led in other universes....

#6
xXx: Return of Xander Cage

xXx: Return of Xander Cage

2017★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 2017 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Documentary for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Xander Cage is left for dead after an incident, though he secretly returns to action for a new, tough assignment with his handler Augustus Gibbons....