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10 Best Movies Like Looking for Black Orpheus

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

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#1
Shawn Mendes: In Wonder

Shawn Mendes: In Wonder

2020★ 8.2

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

A portrait of singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes' life, chronicling the past few years of his rise and journey....

#2
All Things Must Pass

All Things Must Pass

2015★ 7.2

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

The explosive trajectory and tragic demise of iconic music retailer Tower Records, and the legacy of its rebellious founder Russ Solomon. Two hundred stores in thirty countries on ...

#3
David Byrne's American Utopia

David Byrne's American Utopia

2020★ 7.6

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

A filmed version of David Byrne's Broadway show, a unifying musical celebration that inspires audiences to connect to each other and to the global community....

#4
Downloaded

Downloaded

2013★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Looking for Black Orpheus 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....

#5
Seduced and Abandoned

Seduced and Abandoned

2013★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Looking for Black Orpheus 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...

#6
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Looking for Black Orpheus 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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