Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 17, 2026

10 Best Movies Like A Different Time

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

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#1
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Different Time 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...

#2
Sidney

Sidney

2022★ 7.3

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

This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Ber...

#3
Downloaded

Downloaded

2013★ 6.5

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

A documentary that explores the downloading revolution; the kids that created it, the bands and the businesses that were affected by it, and its impact on the world at large....

#4
Night Will Fall

Night Will Fall

2014★ 7.6

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

When Allied forces liberated the Nazi concentration camps in 1944-45, their terrible discoveries were recorded by army and newsreel cameramen, revealing for the first time the full...

#5
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

2017★ 6.4

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

A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution....

#6
A Decade Under the Influence

A Decade Under the Influence

2003★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Different Time 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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