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10 Best Movies Like Anathema: Universal

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

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#1
Anathema: Were You There?

Anathema: Were You There?

2004★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Anathema: Universal for fans of Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The first full length DVD from Anathema on Music For Nations. Filmed in Poland in 2004, supporting the 'A Natural Disaster' album....

#2
Joker

Joker

2019★ 8.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Anathema: Universal for fans of Crime. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure....

#3
Dolemite Is My Name

Dolemite Is My Name

2019★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Anathema: Universal for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s....

#4
Marriage Story

Marriage Story

2019★ 7.7

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

A stage director and an actress struggle through a grueling, coast-to-coast divorce that pushes them to their personal extremes....

#5
Free Solo

Free Solo

2018★ 7.9

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

Follow Alex Honnold as he attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000 foot high El Capitan wall. With no ropes or safety gear, this would arguably ...

#6
Judy

Judy

2019★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Anathema: Universal for fans of Music. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Thirty years after starring in "The Wizard of Oz," beloved actress and singer Judy Garland arrives in London to perform sold-out shows at the Talk of the Town nightclub. While ther...