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10 Best Movies Like A Knife in the Eye

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

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#1
Mifune: The Last Samurai

Mifune: The Last Samurai

2016★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Knife in the Eye for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An account of the life and work of legendary Japanese actor Toshirō Mifune (1920-97), the most prominent actor of the Golden Age of Japanese cinema....

#2
Milius

Milius

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Knife in the Eye for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The life story of ‘Zen Anarchist’ filmmaker John Milius, one of the most influential storytellers of his generation....

#3
I Am Heath Ledger

I Am Heath Ledger

2017★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Knife in the Eye for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera....

#4
They'll Love Me When I'm Dead

They'll Love Me When I'm Dead

2018★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Knife in the Eye for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

As his life comes to its end, famous Hollywood director Orson Welles puts it all on the line at the chance for renewed success with the film The Other Side of the Wind....

#5
Gilbert

Gilbert

2017★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Knife in the Eye 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
Love, Antosha

Love, Antosha

2019★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Knife in the Eye for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

From a prolific career in film and television, Anton Yelchin left an indelible legacy as an actor. Through his journals and other writings, his photography, the original music he w...

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