Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like My Son

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

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#1
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 My Son 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....

#2
Directed by John Ford

Directed by John Ford

1971★ 6.9

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

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

#3
My Mom Jayne

My Mom Jayne

2025★ 8.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to My Son 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...

#4
Downloaded

Downloaded

2013★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to My Son 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....

#5
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to My Son 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...

#6
Capital in the Twenty-First Century

Capital in the Twenty-First Century

2019★ 6.5

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

Film adaptation of French economist Thomas Piketty's ground-breaking global bestseller of the same name: an eye-opening journey through wealth and power....

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