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10 Best Movies Like Absentia: A Retrospective

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

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#1
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

2025★ 7.4

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

The authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with acclaimed Hollywood direc...

#2
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

2010★ 7.8

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

For decades, Freddy Krueger has slashed his way through the dreams of countless youngsters, scaring up over half a billion dollars at the box office across eight terrifying, specta...

#3
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

2022★ 6.8

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

This special explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen, as well as Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their classic roles. Director Deborah Chow...

#4
Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity

Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity

2021★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Absentia: A Retrospective for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A deep dive into the making of the Paranormal Activity films with first time ever interviews with cast and crew, never-before-seen footage from the movies, and a preview of the sev...

#5
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner

Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner

2007★ 7.8

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

The definitive 3½-hour documentary about the troubled creation and enduring legacy of the science fiction classic 'Blade Runner', culled from 80 interviews and hours of never-befor...

#6
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Eternals

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Eternals

2022★ 7.1

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

Join director Chloe Zhao and the Cast of Eternals as they recount their experiences during the making of Marvel Studios’ most ambitious film to date. Discover how the ensemble cast...

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