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10 Best Movies Like Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York'

If you loved Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York', we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
John Candy: I Like Me

John Candy: I Like Me

2025★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York' for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews....

#2
Listen to Me Marlon

Listen to Me Marlon

2015★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York' for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

With exclusive access to his extraordinary unseen and unheard personal archive including hundreds of hours of audio recorded over the course of his life, this is the definitive Mar...

#3
A Decade Under the Influence

A Decade Under the Influence

2003★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York' 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
Sidney

Sidney

2022★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York' 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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Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20

Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20

2022★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York' for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An inside look at one of the most anticipated movie sequels ever with James Cameron and cast....

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Seduced and Abandoned

Seduced and Abandoned

2013★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York' for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

SEDUCED AND ABANDONED combines acting legend Alec Baldwin with director James Toback as they lead us on a troublesome and often hilarious journey of raising financing for their nex...

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