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10 Best Movies Like Waking Up

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

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#1
McQueen

McQueen

2018★ 7.5

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

Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his design, this documentary is an...

#2
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Waking Up 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
My Mom Jayne

My Mom Jayne

2025★ 8.0

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

Through deeply personal interviews with her siblings and an examination of the photographs, letters, and belongings left behind, Mariska assembles a new portrait of her mother Jayn...

#4
American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince

American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince

1978★ 6.6

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

Martin Scorsese spends an evening with larger-than-life raconteur Steven Prince—a former drug addict, road manager for Neil Diamond, and actor—as he recounts stories from his color...

#5
Gilbert

Gilbert

2017★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Waking Up 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
Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed

Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed

2007★ 7.2

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

The special focuses on how Star Wars is relevant today and the history that inspired it, and also makes various connections to Greek mythology. It consists of several interviews wi...

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