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10 Best Movies Like Directing Hell

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

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#1
The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

2009★ 7.0

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

A documentary about the making of David Fincher's 2008 film THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. Virtually every element in the evolution of the Fincher's film is documented here, ...

#2
Naqoyqatsi

Naqoyqatsi

2002★ 6.1

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

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

#3
McQueen

McQueen

2018★ 7.5

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

Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his design, this documentary is an...

#4
Fuck

Fuck

2006★ 6.4

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

A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use....

#5
Heart of a Dog

Heart of a Dog

2015★ 6.5

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

Lyrical and powerfully personal essay film that reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother, her beloved dog, and such diverse subjects as family memories, surveilla...

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Directed by John Ford

Directed by John Ford

1971★ 6.9

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

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

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