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10 Best Movies Like American Factory

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

#1
Rocks

Rocks

2019★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to American Factory for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

15-year-old Rocks fears that she and her little brother Emmanuel will be taken into care and forced apart if anyone finds out that their mother has left them. Against all odds, and...

#2
The Black Godfather

The Black Godfather

2019★ 6.6

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

Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics....

#3
I Called Him Morgan

I Called Him Morgan

2016★ 7.2

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

Part jazz history, part true-crime tale, Kasper Collin’s new documentary employs extensive archival footage and new interviews to tell the tragic story of the magnificently talente...

#4
Knuckle

Knuckle

2011★ 5.7

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

An epic 12-year journey into the brutal and secretive world of Irish Traveler bare-knuckle fighting. This film follows a history of violent feuding between rival clans....

#5
Relaxer

Relaxer

2019★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to American Factory for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Y2K is approaching fast, but Abbie can’t get off the couch until he beats an unbeatable level on Pac-Man....

#6
American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince

American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince

1978★ 6.6

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

Martin Scorsese spends an evening with larger-than-life raconteur Steven Prince—a former drug addict, road manager for Neil Diamond, and actor—as he recounts stories from his color...