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10 Best Movies Like Arthur Penn: The Director

If you loved Arthur Penn: The Director, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Joker: Put on a Happy Face

Joker: Put on a Happy Face

2020★ 8.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Arthur Penn: The Director for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Featuring interviews with filmmakers and industry legends, discover the origins and evolution of The Joker, and learn why The Clown Prince of Crime is universally hailed as the gre...

#2
Being James Bond

Being James Bond

2021★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Arthur Penn: The Director for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Daniel Craig candidly reflects on his 15 year adventure as James Bond. Including never-before-seen archival footage from Casino Royale to the upcoming 25th film No Time To Die, Cra...

#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 Arthur Penn: The Director 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
Directed by John Ford

Directed by John Ford

1971★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Arthur Penn: The Director for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary about the life and films of director John Ford....

#5
Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red

Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red

2022★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Arthur Penn: The Director for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A feature length documentary about the all-women team at the helm of Pixar's original feature, Turning Red. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Director Domee Shi and he...

#6
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 Arthur Penn: The Director 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...

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