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10 Best Movies Like When I Was Young

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

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#1
Naqoyqatsi

Naqoyqatsi

2002★ 6.1

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

A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence....

#2
Seduced and Abandoned

Seduced and Abandoned

2013★ 6.2

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

SEDUCED AND ABANDONED combines acting legend Alec Baldwin with director James Toback as they lead us on a troublesome and often hilarious journey of raising financing for their nex...

#3
Fuck

Fuck

2006★ 6.4

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

A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use....

#4
The Summers of It - Chapter Two: It Ends

The Summers of It - Chapter Two: It Ends

2019★ 7.1

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

This documentary focuses on the actors and their journey over two summers to create the remake to the original IT, by Stephen King. The documentary originally released as bonus mat...

#5
John Candy: I Like Me

John Candy: I Like Me

2025★ 7.9

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

Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews....

#6
In Search of the Last Action Heroes

In Search of the Last Action Heroes

2019★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When I Was Young for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The most comprehensive retrospective of the '80s action film genre ever made....

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