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10 Best Movies Like Lights

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

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#1
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

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

A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Pa...

#2
Downloaded

Downloaded

2013★ 6.5

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

A documentary that explores the downloading revolution; the kids that created it, the bands and the businesses that were affected by it, and its impact on the world at large....

#3
Seven Up!

Seven Up!

1964★ 7.2

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

A group of British children aged 7 from widely ranging backgrounds are interviewed about a range of subjects. The filmmakers plan to re-interview them at 7 year intervals to track ...

#4
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

2017★ 6.4

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

A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution....

#5
The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

2009★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lights 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, ...

#6
My Mom Jayne

My Mom Jayne

2025★ 8.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lights 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...

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