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10 Best Movies Like In for a Penny

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

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#1
Sidney

Sidney

2022★ 7.3

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

This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Ber...

#2
A Decade Under the Influence

A Decade Under the Influence

2003★ 7.9

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

A documentary examining the decade of the 1970s as a turning point in American cinema. Some of today's best filmmakers interview the influential directors of that time....

#3
Listen to Me Marlon

Listen to Me Marlon

2015★ 7.5

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

With exclusive access to his extraordinary unseen and unheard personal archive including hundreds of hours of audio recorded over the course of his life, this is the definitive Mar...

#4
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to In for a Penny 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...

#5
Directed by John Ford

Directed by John Ford

1971★ 6.9

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

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

#6
Champs

Champs

2015★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to In for a Penny 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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