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10 Best Movies Like Frank Capra's American Dream

If you loved Frank Capra's American Dream, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

2017★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Frank Capra's American Dream for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution....

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Directed by John Ford

Directed by John Ford

1971★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Frank Capra's American Dream for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

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

#3
The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

2009★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Frank Capra's American Dream for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary about the making of David Fincher's 2008 film THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. Virtually every element in the evolution of the Fincher's film is documented here, ...

#4
Champs

Champs

2015★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Frank Capra's American Dream for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary about the sport of boxing, as seen through the eyes of champions Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Bernard Hopkins....

#5
A Decade Under the Influence

A Decade Under the Influence

2003★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Frank Capra's American Dream 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....

#6
We Live in Public

We Live in Public

2009★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Frank Capra's American Dream for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

In 1999, Internet entrepreneur Josh Harris recruits dozens of young men and women who agree to live in underground apartments for weeks at a time while their every movement is broa...

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