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10 Best Movies Like Indie Life

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

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#1
The Elizabeth Smart Story

The Elizabeth Smart Story

2003★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Indie Life for fans of Crime & TV Movie & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Based on the true story of the kidnapping of teenager Elizabeth Smart,in June 2002, by two people in Salt Lake City, Utah....

#2
Scum

Scum

1977★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Indie Life for fans of Crime & TV Movie & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A hard and shocking story of life in a British borstal for young offenders....

#3
Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy

Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy

2011★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Indie Life for fans of Crime & TV Movie & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Based on the events surrounding the murder of British student Meredith Kercher. Hayden Panettiere (Heroes) and Marcia Gay Harden (Academy Award winner for Pollock) star in the Life...

#4
Cocaine Godmother

Cocaine Godmother

2017★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Indie Life for fans of Crime & TV Movie & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

At the age of 17, Griselda Blanco, made her way to the U.S. with a fake passport with her first husband Carlos. Living in Queens with her three sons, Griselda became enticed by the...

#5
I Am Elizabeth Smart

I Am Elizabeth Smart

2017★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Indie Life for fans of Crime & TV Movie & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The story of Elizabeth Smart's kidnapping and captivity, as told from her perspective....

#6
State Property

State Property

2002★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Indie Life for fans of Crime & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A Philadelphia gang member becomes a drug kingpin and starts a feud with vicious rivals in his quest for the American Dream....

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