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10 Best Movies Like David Lean in Close-Up

If you loved David Lean in Close-Up, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Velvet Underground

The Velvet Underground

2021★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to David Lean in Close-Up for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era’s avant-garde spirit by Todd Haynes, this kaleidoscopic oral hist...

#2
The Skywalker Legacy

The Skywalker Legacy

2020★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to David Lean in Close-Up for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker....

#3
Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

2013★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to David Lean in Close-Up for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

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

#4
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

1990★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to David Lean in Close-Up for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary on the making of the three Godfather films, with interviews and recollections from the film makers and cast. This feature also includes the original screen tests of s...

#5
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

2022★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to David Lean in Close-Up for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

This special explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen, as well as Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their classic roles. Director Deborah Chow...

#6
Seven Up!

Seven Up!

1964★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to David Lean in Close-Up for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A group of British children aged 7 from widely ranging backgrounds are interviewed about a range of subjects. The filmmakers plan to re-interview them at 7 year intervals to track ...

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