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10 Best Movies Like Afraid of Nothing

If you loved Afraid of Nothing, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Hawking

Hawking

2013★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Afraid of Nothing for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The extraordinary story of the planet’s most famous contemporary scientist, told in his own words and by those closest to him. Made with unique access to Hawking’s private life, th...

#2
Sidney

Sidney

2022★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Afraid of Nothing 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
As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

2000★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Afraid of Nothing for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern fo...

#4
McQueen

McQueen

2018★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Afraid of Nothing 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
Gilbert

Gilbert

2017★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Afraid of Nothing 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
Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin

Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin

2003★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Afraid of Nothing for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Brilliant, long in-the-works story of the life and art of the world's greatest comedian and the cinema's first genius, Charlie Chaplin. Produced, written and directed by renowned f...

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