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10 Best Movies Like If You Build It

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

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#1
Awake: The Life of Yogananda

Awake: The Life of Yogananda

2014★ 6.7

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

An unconventional biography by Oscar nominee Paola di Florio and Sundance winner Lisa Leeman about Hindu mystic Paramahansa Yogananda who brought yoga and meditation to the West in...

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2021★ 9.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to If You Build It for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A hitman is tasked to take out ex-mobsters when he suddenly hears a voice that questions his morality....

#3
Angelique and the Sultan

Angelique and the Sultan

1968★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to If You Build It for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar heartwarming atmosphere.

Angélique is in a North African Muslim kingdom where she is now part of the Sultan's harem. She refuses to be bedded as her captors try to beat sense into her. She finally decides ...

#4
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation

Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation

2008★ 7.8

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

A documentary about the legendary and influential comedian, actor and writer, who went out from the BBC to conquer Hollywood, but sadly the system quickly withdrew its support when...

#5
Captain Nulle

Captain Nulle

1964★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to If You Build It for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Valdis Nulle is a young and ambitious captain of fishing ship 'Dzintars'. He has his views on fishing methods but the sea makes its own rules. Kolkhoz authorities are forced to inc...

#6
Jean Painlevé Through His Films

Jean Painlevé Through His Films

1989★ 6.0

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

This documentary about the life and work of filmmaker Jean Painlevé was originally presented in eight parts on French television. It was edited to remove duplicated material from i...