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10 Best Movies Like Astrakan 79

If you loved Astrakan 79, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Astrakan 79 for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Pa...

#2
Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

2013★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Astrakan 79 for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary on legendary movie-poster artist Drew Struzan....

#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 Astrakan 79 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
Downloaded

Downloaded

2013★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Astrakan 79 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....

#5
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

2017★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Astrakan 79 for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution....

#6
Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski

Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski

2018★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Astrakan 79 for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Artists in LA discover the work of forgotten Polish sculptor Stanislav Szukalski, a mad genius whose true story unfolds chapter by astounding chapter....

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