Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 15, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Folks

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

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#1
Justin Bieber's Believe

Justin Bieber's Believe

2013★ 7.0

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

A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom....

#2
One Direction: This Is Us

One Direction: This Is Us

2013★ 8.2

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

"One Direction: This Is Us" is a captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspi...

#3
Katy Perry: Part of Me

Katy Perry: Part of Me

2012★ 7.2

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

Giving fans unprecedented access to the real life of the music sensation, Katy Perry: Part of Me exposes the hard work, dedication and phenomenal talent of a girl who remained true...

#4
The Last Waltz

The Last Waltz

1978★ 7.7

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

Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from The Band's incredible farewell tour with probing backstage interviews and featured performances by Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, J...

#5
Thriller 40

Thriller 40

2023★ 8.5

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

Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece...

#6
Kurt Cobain: About a Son

Kurt Cobain: About a Son

2007★ 6.9

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

An intimate and moving meditation on the late musician and artist Kurt Cobain, based on more than 25 hours of previously unheard audiotaped interviews conducted with Cobain by note...

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