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10 Best Movies Like Directors on Directing

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

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#1
Directed by John Ford

Directed by John Ford

1971★ 6.9

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

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

#2
Fuck

Fuck

2006★ 6.4

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

A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use....

#3
A Decade Under the Influence

A Decade Under the Influence

2003★ 7.9

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

A documentary examining the decade of the 1970s as a turning point in American cinema. Some of today's best filmmakers interview the influential directors of that time....

#4
Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me

Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me

2023★ 6.0

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

From the heights of her modeling fame to her tragic death, this documentary reveals Anna Nicole Smith through the eyes of the people closest to her....

#5
The Walking Dead: The Return

The Walking Dead: The Return

2024★ 7.3

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

Stars of "The Walking Dead," Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira, walk down memory lane and visit iconic locations where pivotal moments between their characters, Rick and Michonne, we...

#6
McQueen

McQueen

2018★ 7.5

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

Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his design, this documentary is an...

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