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10 Best Movies Like S Is for Stanley

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

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#1
De Palma

De Palma

2016★ 7.0

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

An intimate conversation between filmmakers, chronicling De Palma’s 55-year career, his life, and his filmmaking process, with revealing anecdotes and, of course, a wealth of film ...

#2
The Eyes of Orson Welles

The Eyes of Orson Welles

2018★ 7.0

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

A poetic journey into the visual world of the legendary filmmaker and actor Orson Welles (1915-85) that reveals a new portrait of a unique genius, both of his life and of his monum...

#3
Spielberg

Spielberg

2017★ 7.6

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

A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg....

#4
Jodorowsky's Dune

Jodorowsky's Dune

2013★ 7.8

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

In 1974, Chilean-French director Alejandro Jodorowsky embarked on the quixotic project of adapting Frank Herbert's influential novel Dune (1969) for the big screen. After investing...

#5
They'll Love Me When I'm Dead

They'll Love Me When I'm Dead

2018★ 7.1

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

As his life comes to its end, famous Hollywood director Orson Welles puts it all on the line at the chance for renewed success with the film The Other Side of the Wind....

#6
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

2014★ 7.2

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

A documentary about the rise and fall of the Cannon Film Group, the legendary independent film company helmed by Israeli cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus....

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