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10 Best Movies Like Life in the Orkneys

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

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#1
Naqoyqatsi

Naqoyqatsi

2002★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Life in the Orkneys for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

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

#2
I Am Heath Ledger

I Am Heath Ledger

2017★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Life in the Orkneys for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera....

#3
Gilbert

Gilbert

2017★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Life in the Orkneys for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried....

#4
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Life in the Orkneys 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
Downloaded

Downloaded

2013★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Life in the Orkneys for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary that explores the downloading revolution; the kids that created it, the bands and the businesses that were affected by it, and its impact on the world at large....

#6
For the Love of Spock

For the Love of Spock

2016★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Life in the Orkneys for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The life of Mr. Spock, as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played him for almost fifty years, written and directed by his son: Adam....

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