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10 Best Movies Like The United States of Football

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

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#1
Directed by John Ford

Directed by John Ford

1971★ 6.9

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

A documentary about the life and films of director John Ford....

#2
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The United States of Football 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...

#3
Jim: The James Foley Story

Jim: The James Foley Story

2016★ 7.4

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

In August, 2014, a video of the public execution of American photojournalist James Foley rippled across the globe. Foley wore an orange jumpsuit as he knelt beside an ISIS militant...

#4
I Am Heath Ledger

I Am Heath Ledger

2017★ 7.4

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

The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera....

#5
Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin

Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin

2003★ 6.9

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

Brilliant, long in-the-works story of the life and art of the world's greatest comedian and the cinema's first genius, Charlie Chaplin. Produced, written and directed by renowned f...

#6
Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown

Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown

2008★ 7.3

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

A chronicle of the life, work and mind that created the Cthulhu mythos....

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