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10 Best Movies Like England 79

If you loved England 79, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Joy Division

Joy Division

2009★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to England 79 for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A chronological account of the influential late 1970s English rock band....

#2
The Last Waltz

The Last Waltz

1978★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to England 79 for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from The Band's incredible farewell tour with probing backstage interviews and featured performances by Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, J...

#3
A Decade Under the Influence

A Decade Under the Influence

2003★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to England 79 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
35 Up

35 Up

1991★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to England 79 for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during t...

#5
The Weather Underground

The Weather Underground

2002★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to England 79 for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The remarkable story of The Weather Underground, radical activists of the 1970s, and of radical politics at its best and most disastrous....

#6
Naqoyqatsi

Naqoyqatsi

2002★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to England 79 for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence....

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