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10 Best Movies Like His Wake

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

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#1
"Sr."

"Sr."

2022★ 6.9

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

A portrait of the life and career of Robert Downey Sr. (1936-2021), the visionary and fearless US filmmaker — father of actor Robert Downey Jr. — who in the sixties and seventies l...

#2
And When Did You Last See Your Father?

And When Did You Last See Your Father?

2007★ 6.5

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

The story of a son's conflicting memories of his dying father....

#3
My Mom Jayne

My Mom Jayne

2025★ 8.0

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

Through deeply personal interviews with her siblings and an examination of the photographs, letters, and belongings left behind, Mariska assembles a new portrait of her mother Jayn...

#4
The Big Chill

The Big Chill

1983★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to His Wake for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Seven old college friends gather for a weekend reunion after the funeral of one of their own....

#5
Love, Antosha

Love, Antosha

2019★ 7.4

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

From a prolific career in film and television, Anton Yelchin left an indelible legacy as an actor. Through his journals and other writings, his photography, the original music he w...

#6
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

2019★ 7.0

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

An award-winning cynical journalist, Lloyd Vogel, begrudgingly accepts an assignment to write an Esquire profile piece on the beloved television icon Fred Rogers. After his encount...

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