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10 Best Movies Like Stephen

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

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#1
Van Gogh: Painted with Words

Van Gogh: Painted with Words

2010★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Stephen for fans of Documentary & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A drama-documentary presented by Alan Yentob, with Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role. Every word spoken by the actors in this film is sourced from the letters that Van Gogh sen...

#2
Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee

Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee

2016★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Stephen for fans of Documentary & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The strange story of John McAfee, who went from millionaire software mogul to yogi, Kurtz-like jungle recluse to potential murderer, and most recently a prospective presidential ca...

#3
Wormwood

Wormwood

2017★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Stephen for fans of Documentary & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In this genre-bending tale, Errol Morris explores the mysterious death of a U.S. scientist entangled in a secret Cold War program known as MK-Ultra....

#4
The Amazing Johnathan Documentary

The Amazing Johnathan Documentary

2019★ 6.1

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

What begins as a documentary following the final tour of a dying magician - "The Amazing Johnathan" - becomes an unexpected and increasingly bizarre journey as the filmmaker strugg...

#5
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

1990★ 7.8

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

A documentary on the making of the three Godfather films, with interviews and recollections from the film makers and cast. This feature also includes the original screen tests of s...

#6
Louis Theroux: Twilight of the Porn Stars

Louis Theroux: Twilight of the Porn Stars

2012★ 6.3

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

In 1997, Louis Theroux made a documentary about the world of male porn performers in Los Angeles. 15 years later, he returns to find a business struggling with the deluge of free p...

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