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10 Best Movies Like Diaries, Notes, and Sketches

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

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#1
As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

2000★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Diaries, Notes, and Sketches for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern fo...

#2
Heart of a Dog

Heart of a Dog

2015★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Diaries, Notes, and Sketches for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Lyrical and powerfully personal essay film that reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother, her beloved dog, and such diverse subjects as family memories, surveilla...

#3
Directed by John Ford

Directed by John Ford

1971★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Diaries, Notes, and Sketches for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary about the life and films of director John Ford....

#4
Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

2013★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Diaries, Notes, and Sketches for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary on legendary movie-poster artist Drew Struzan....

#5
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

2006★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Diaries, Notes, and Sketches for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Follow the evolution of the 'Halloween' movies over the past twenty-five years. It examines why the films are so popular and revisits many of the original locations used in the fi...

#6
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Diaries, Notes, and Sketches for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Pa...

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