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10 Best Movies Like Absentia: A Retrospective

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

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#1
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

2025★ 7.5

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

The authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with acclaimed Hollywood direc...

#2
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

2010★ 7.8

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

For decades, Freddy Krueger has slashed his way through the dreams of countless youngsters, scaring up over half a billion dollars at the box office across eight terrifying, specta...

#3
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

2022★ 6.8

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

This special explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen, as well as Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their classic roles. Director Deborah Chow...

#4
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner

Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner

2007★ 7.8

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

The definitive 3½-hour documentary about the troubled creation and enduring legacy of the science fiction classic 'Blade Runner', culled from 80 interviews and hours of never-befor...

#5
The Walking Dead: The Return

The Walking Dead: The Return

2024★ 7.3

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

Stars of "The Walking Dead," Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira, walk down memory lane and visit iconic locations where pivotal moments between their characters, Rick and Michonne, we...

#6
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

2022★ 7.0

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

Join visionary director Sam Raimi and the cast of the film as they recount their experiences bringing Marvel’s darkest story to life. From world-building to universe-building, hea...

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