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10 Best Movies Like Lightning Over Water

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

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#1
Seduced and Abandoned

Seduced and Abandoned

2013★ 6.2

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

SEDUCED AND ABANDONED combines acting legend Alec Baldwin with director James Toback as they lead us on a troublesome and often hilarious journey of raising financing for their nex...

#2
Directed by John Ford

Directed by John Ford

1971★ 6.9

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

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

#3
McQueen

McQueen

2018★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lightning Over Water 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...

#4
Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me

Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me

2023★ 6.1

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

From the heights of her modeling fame to her tragic death, this documentary reveals Anna Nicole Smith through the eyes of the people closest to her....

#5
The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

2009★ 7.0

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

A documentary about the making of David Fincher's 2008 film THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. Virtually every element in the evolution of the Fincher's film is documented here, ...

#6
The Crash Reel

The Crash Reel

2013★ 7.3

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

The Crash Reel tells the story of a sport and the risks that athletes face in reaching the pinnacle of their profession. This is Kevin Pearce’s story, a celebrated snowboarder who ...

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