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10 Best Movies Like American Gadfly

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

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#1
This Place Rules

This Place Rules

2022★ 7.0

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

Acclaimed for his unfiltered reporting and deadpan humor, Andrew Callaghan brings his gonzo style reporting to the undercurrents that led to the January 6 Capitol Riot. As one of t...

#2
Sidney

Sidney

2022★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to American Gadfly 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
Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home

Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home

2022★ 6.8

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

JB Smoove and Martin Starr host a celebration of 20 years of "Spider-Man" movies, from the Sam Raimi trilogy to Marc Webb's movies and the trio from Jon Watts....

#4
I Am Heath Ledger

I Am Heath Ledger

2017★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to American Gadfly 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....

#5
A Decade Under the Influence

A Decade Under the Influence

2003★ 7.9

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

A documentary examining the decade of the 1970s as a turning point in American cinema. Some of today's best filmmakers interview the influential directors of that time....

#6
Downloaded

Downloaded

2013★ 6.5

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

A documentary that explores the downloading revolution; the kids that created it, the bands and the businesses that were affected by it, and its impact on the world at large....

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