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10 Best Movies Like 30 Years of National Geographic Specials

If you loved 30 Years of National Geographic Specials, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead

Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead

1994★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 30 Years of National Geographic Specials for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

The Tall Man, that imposing menace from Morningside Mortuary, is back and once again haunting the thoughts of the now-adult Mike and his friend, ex-Ice Cream vendor Reggie. The two...

#2
Free Hands

Free Hands

2010★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 30 Years of National Geographic Specials for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Barbara is a filmmaker who has been working in the prison environment for a few years now. She is preparing a film written and directed by long-term inmates in a prison in the proj...

#3
Destroy All Monsters

Destroy All Monsters

1968★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 30 Years of National Geographic Specials for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

At the turn of the century, all of the Earth's monsters have been rounded up and kept safely on Monsterland. Chaos erupts when a race of she-aliens known as the Kilaaks unleash the...

#4
Young and Dangerous 5

Young and Dangerous 5

1998★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 30 Years of National Geographic Specials for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Although Chicken does not make an appearance, Chan Ho Nam finds a new love interest in the form of Mei Ling. Meanwhile, Tung Sing returns to cause trouble again for Hung Hing, in t...

#5
Six Reasons Why

Six Reasons Why

2008★ 5.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 30 Years of National Geographic Specials for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In a desolate place called the Badlands, four men stand off with guns drawn, their fingers ready at the trigger. Among them are a fugitive seeking redemption, a son out to avenge h...

#6
Tai Chi Hero

Tai Chi Hero

2012★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 30 Years of National Geographic Specials for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Chinese steampunk martial arts blockbuster about the early years of Tai chi master Yang Luchan, the man who founded in the 19th century what has now become the most popular Tai Chi...