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10 Best Movies Like Giving Up the Ghost

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

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#1
Naqoyqatsi

Naqoyqatsi

2002★ 6.1

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

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

#2
McQueen

McQueen

2018★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Giving Up the Ghost 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...

#3
The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

2009★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Giving Up the Ghost 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
Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country

Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country

2008★ 7.2

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

Going beyond the occasional news clip from Burma, the acclaimed filmmaker, Anders Østergaard, brings us close to the video journalists who deliver the footage. Though risking tortu...

#5
Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

2013★ 7.0

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

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

#6
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

2011★ 7.0

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

Martin Scorsese’s portrait of writer and social commentator Fran Lebowitz, celebrated for her sharp wit and observations on modern life. Filmed at New York’s Waverly Inn and interc...

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