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10 Best Movies Like FDR

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

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#1
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

2019★ 6.8

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

The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers....

#2
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead

Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead

2015★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to FDR for fans of History & Documentary. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A look at the history of the American comedy publication and production company, National Lampoon, from its beginning in the 1970s to 2010, featuring rare and never before seen foo...

#3
Visions of Light

Visions of Light

1992★ 7.0

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

Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography and of the "DP" (the director of photography), illustrating their points with clips from 100 films, from Birth of a ...

#4
To Be Takei

To Be Takei

2014★ 7.2

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

Over seven decades, actor and activist George Takei journeyed from a World War II internment camp to the helm of the Starship Enterprise, and then to the daily news feeds of five m...

#5
Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

2022★ 6.2

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

At the turn of the 19th century, Pugilism was the sport of kings and a gifted young boxer fought his way to becoming champion of England....

#6
Directed by John Ford

Directed by John Ford

1971★ 6.9

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

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

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