Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Backyard

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

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#1
Champs

Champs

2015★ 6.4

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

A documentary about the sport of boxing, as seen through the eyes of champions Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Bernard Hopkins....

#2
Listen to Me Marlon

Listen to Me Marlon

2015★ 7.5

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

With exclusive access to his extraordinary unseen and unheard personal archive including hundreds of hours of audio recorded over the course of his life, this is the definitive Mar...

#3
Naqoyqatsi

Naqoyqatsi

2002★ 6.1

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

A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence....

#4
My Mom Jayne

My Mom Jayne

2025★ 8.0

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

Through deeply personal interviews with her siblings and an examination of the photographs, letters, and belongings left behind, Mariska assembles a new portrait of her mother Jayn...

#5
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Backyard 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...

#6
Sidney

Sidney

2022★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Backyard 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...

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