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10 Best Movies Like 1989

If you loved 1989, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
9/11: Inside the President's War Room

9/11: Inside the President's War Room

2021★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1989 for fans of Documentary & History. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Experience the events of September 11, 2001 through the eyes of President Bush and his closest advisors as they personally detail the crucial hours and key decisions from that hist...

#2
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

2019★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1989 for fans of Documentary & History. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers....

#3
Fuck

Fuck

2006★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1989 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
Visions of Light

Visions of Light

1992★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1989 for fans of Documentary & History. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography and of the "DP" (the director of photography), illustrating their points with clips from 100 films, from Birth of a ...

#5
In Search of the Last Action Heroes

In Search of the Last Action Heroes

2019★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1989 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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The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing

The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing

2004★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1989 for fans of Documentary & History. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Documentary about the art of film editing. Clips are shown from many groundbreaking films with innovative editing styles....

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