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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★ 7.4

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
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Eternals

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Eternals

2022★ 7.1

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

Join director Chloe Zhao and the Cast of Eternals as they recount their experiences during the making of Marvel Studios’ most ambitious film to date. Discover how the ensemble cast...

#4
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema

2022★ 7.5

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

With mesmerizing footage and time lapses of animators at work, this behind-the-scenes special captures the artistry of a unique tale years in the making....

#5
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th

2010★ 6.7

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

A retrospective documentary about the groundbreaking horror series, Friday the 13th, featuring interviews with cast and crew from the twelve films spanning 3 decades....

#6
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...

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