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10 Best Movies Like From Tehran to Cairo

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

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Directed by John Ford

Directed by John Ford

1971★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to From Tehran to Cairo 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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The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to From Tehran to Cairo 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...

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Champs

Champs

2015★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to From Tehran to Cairo 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....

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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 From Tehran to Cairo 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....

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A Plastic Ocean

A Plastic Ocean

2016★ 7.5

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

A documentary focused on plastic pollution in the world's oceans....

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This Is Not a Film

This Is Not a Film

2011★ 6.9

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

Renowned Iranian director Jafar Panahi received a 6-year prison sentence and a 20-year ban from filmmaking and conducting interviews with foreign press due to his open support for ...

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