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10 Best Movies Like The Director and the Jedi

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

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#1
The Killing

The Killing

1956★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Director and the Jedi for fans of Crime. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Career criminal Johnny Clay recruits a sharpshooter, a crooked police officer, a bartender and a betting teller named George, among others, for one last job before he goes straight...

#2
Hairspray

Hairspray

1988★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Director and the Jedi for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

'Pleasantly plump' teenager Tracy Turnblad achieves her dream of becoming a regular on the Corny Collins Dance Show. Now a teen hero, she starts using her fame to speak out for the...

#3
The Skywalker Legacy

The Skywalker Legacy

2020★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Director and the Jedi for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker....

#4
Crazy Rich Asians

Crazy Rich Asians

2018★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Director and the Jedi for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

An American-born Chinese economics professor accompanies her boyfriend to Singapore for his best friend's wedding, only to get thrust into the lives of Asia's rich and famous....

#5
The Adventures of Tintin

The Adventures of Tintin

2011★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Director and the Jedi for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Intrepid young reporter, Tintin, and his loyal dog, Snowy, are thrust into a world of high adventure when they discover a ship carrying an explosive secret. As Tintin is drawn into...

#6
Dracula Untold

Dracula Untold

2014★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Director and the Jedi for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Vlad Tepes is a great hero, but when he learns the Sultan is preparing for battle and needs to form an army of 1,000 boys, he vows to find a way to protect his family. Vlad turns t...