Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 20, 2026

10 Best Movies Like John Hughes: Time Capsule

If you loved John Hughes: Time Capsule, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

🏆

Expert Review & Ratings

See our full critical analysis and audience score for John Hughes: Time Capsule.

View Review →
Advertisement
#1
The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened?

The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened?

2015★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to John Hughes: Time Capsule for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The Death of 'Superman Lives': What Happened? feature film documents the process of development of the ill fated "Superman Lives" movie, that was to be directed by Tim Burton and s...

#2
Dont Look Back

Dont Look Back

1967★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to John Hughes: Time Capsule for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

In this wildly entertaining vision of one of the twentieth century’s greatest artists, Bob Dylan is surrounded by teen fans, gets into heated philosophical jousts with journalists,...

#3
My Dinner with Andre

My Dinner with Andre

1981★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to John Hughes: Time Capsule for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Two old friends meet for dinner; as one tells anecdotes detailing his experiences, the other notices their differing worldviews....

#4
Top Five

Top Five

2014★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to John Hughes: Time Capsule for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Though he began in stand-up comedy, Andre Allen hit the big-time as the star of a trilogy of action-comedies about a talking bear but now he wants to be taken seriously. His passio...

#5
Woody Allen: A Documentary

Woody Allen: A Documentary

2011★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to John Hughes: Time Capsule for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An intense portrait of the iconic filmmaker, writer, actor, comedian and musician Woody Allen: his life, family and friends; his writing and directing habits, and his relationship ...

#6
De Palma

De Palma

2016★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to John Hughes: Time Capsule for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An intimate conversation between filmmakers, chronicling De Palma’s 55-year career, his life, and his filmmaking process, with revealing anecdotes and, of course, a wealth of film ...

Advertisement