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10 Best Movies Like Abel

If you loved Abel, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Dont Look Back

Dont Look Back

1967★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Abel for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

In this wildly entertaining vision of one of the twentieth century’s greatest artists, Bob Dylan is surrounded by teen fans, gets into heated philosophical jousts with journalists,...

#2
Williams

Williams

2017★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Abel for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

This sports documentary tells the story of the Williams Formula 1 team founded by the legendary Sir Frank Williams...

#3
Luxo Jr.

Luxo Jr.

1986★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Abel for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A baby lamp finds a ball to play with and it's all fun and games until the ball bursts. Just when the elder Luxo thinks his kid will settle down for a bit, Luxo Jr. finds a ball te...

#4
The Dress

The Dress

1996★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Abel for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The story of a summer dress and those who have to do with it, especially the train conductor (played by van Warmerdam, the director). The dress functions as catalyst for the whimsi...

#5
The Looters

The Looters

1955★ 5.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Abel for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A rescue team is dispatched to look for the survivors of a plane crash in the Colorado Rockies. They find the survivors--and also find $250,000 in cash among the debris....

#6
Persepolis

Persepolis

2007★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Abel for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Satrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family of a long dream being fulfilled of the hated Shah's defeat in the Iranian Rev...