Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 16, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Return

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

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#1
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

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

A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Pa...

#2
The Crash Reel

The Crash Reel

2013★ 7.3

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

The Crash Reel tells the story of a sport and the risks that athletes face in reaching the pinnacle of their profession. This is Kevin Pearce’s story, a celebrated snowboarder who ...

#3
The Battered Bastards of Baseball

The Battered Bastards of Baseball

2014★ 7.5

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

Hollywood veteran Bing Russell creates the only independent baseball team in the country—alarming the baseball establishment and sparking the meteoric rise of the 1970s Portland Ma...

#4
American Pie: Revealed

American Pie: Revealed

2004★ 6.0

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

Documentary about the making of American Pie (1999), American Pie 2 (2001) and American Wedding (2003)....

#5
Gilbert

Gilbert

2017★ 6.7

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

The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried....

#6
Champs

Champs

2015★ 6.6

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

A documentary about the sport of boxing, as seen through the eyes of champions Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Bernard Hopkins....

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