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10 Best Movies Like Handsworth Songs

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

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#1
McQueen

McQueen

2018★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Handsworth Songs 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...

#2
1992

1992

2024★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Handsworth Songs for fans of Crime. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In 1992, Mercer is desperately trying to rebuild his life and his relationship with his son amidst the turbulent Los Angeles uprising following the Rodney King verdict. Across town...

#3
God Grew Tired of Us

God Grew Tired of Us

2006★ 7.3

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

Filmmaker Christopher Quinn observes the ordeal of three Sudanese refugees -- Jon Bul Dau, Daniel Abul Pach and Panther Bior -- as they try to come to terms with the horrors they e...

#4
Finders Keepers

Finders Keepers

2015★ 6.5

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

In this documentary, recovering addict and amputee John Wood finds himself in a stranger-than-fiction battle to reclaim his mummified leg from Southern entrepreneur Shannon Whisnan...

#5
Being James Bond

Being James Bond

2021★ 7.8

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

Daniel Craig candidly reflects on his 15 year adventure as James Bond. Including never-before-seen archival footage from Casino Royale to the upcoming 25th film No Time To Die, Cra...

#6
Sherman's March

Sherman's March

1985★ 7.0

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

Ross McElwee sets out to make a documentary about the lingering effects of General Sherman's march of destruction through the South during the Civil War, but is continually sidetra...

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