Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 17, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Orbit

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

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#1
My Mom Jayne

My Mom Jayne

2025★ 8.0

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

#2
Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown

Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown

2008★ 7.3

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

A chronicle of the life, work and mind that created the Cthulhu mythos....

#3
Downloaded

Downloaded

2013★ 6.5

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

#4
Directed by John Ford

Directed by John Ford

1971★ 6.9

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

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

#5
The Captains

The Captains

2011★ 6.4

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

The Captains is a feature-length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors who have portrayed starship ca...

#6
McQueen

McQueen

2018★ 7.5

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

Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his design, this documentary is an...

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