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10 Best Movies Like 28 Up

If you loved 28 Up, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
21 Up

21 Up

1977★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 28 Up for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

After another 7 year wait, director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born children from Seven Up! and 7 Plus Seven. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes t...

#2
35 Up

35 Up

1991★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 28 Up for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during t...

#3
Naqoyqatsi

Naqoyqatsi

2002★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 28 Up for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

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

#4
McQueen

McQueen

2018★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 28 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...

#5
7 Plus Seven

7 Plus Seven

1970★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 28 Up for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

After a 7 year wait, director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born children from Seven Up! The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in the...

#6
A Decade Under the Influence

A Decade Under the Influence

2003★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 28 Up for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary examining the decade of the 1970s as a turning point in American cinema. Some of today's best filmmakers interview the influential directors of that time....

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