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10 Best Movies Like Michael & Me

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

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#1
35 Up

35 Up

1991★ 7.6

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

Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during t...

#2
Directed by John Ford

Directed by John Ford

1971★ 6.9

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

A documentary about the life and films of director John Ford....

#3
A Decade Under the Influence

A Decade Under the Influence

2003★ 7.9

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

A documentary examining the decade of the 1970s as a turning point in American cinema. Some of today's best filmmakers interview the influential directors of that time....

#4
This Place Rules

This Place Rules

2022★ 7.0

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

Acclaimed for his unfiltered reporting and deadpan humor, Andrew Callaghan brings his gonzo style reporting to the undercurrents that led to the January 6 Capitol Riot. As one of t...

#5
The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

2009★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Michael & Me 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
Sidney

Sidney

2022★ 7.4

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

This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Ber...

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