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10 Best Movies Like May You Live in Interesting Times

If you loved May You Live in Interesting Times, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

#1
Hello

Hello

★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to May You Live in Interesting Times for fans of . It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Hello explores changes in two people’s working lives: a Mexican trash picker who separates and collects recyclable materials from landfills to sell by the kilo, and a German freela...

#2
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic

Harry Potter: A History Of Magic

2017★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to May You Live in Interesting Times for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A thrilling journey through legends, belief and folklore, this film goes behind the scenes with the British Library as they search to tell that story through objects in their colle...

#3
The Magic Touch of Harry Potter

The Magic Touch of Harry Potter

2004★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to May You Live in Interesting Times for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A 2004 documentary on the first three “Harry Potter” films detailing the behind-the-scenes journey of making them....

#4
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation

Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation

2008★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to May You Live in Interesting Times for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary about the legendary and influential comedian, actor and writer, who went out from the BBC to conquer Hollywood, but sadly the system quickly withdrew its support when...

#5
Jean Painlevé Through His Films

Jean Painlevé Through His Films

1989★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to May You Live in Interesting Times for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

This documentary about the life and work of filmmaker Jean Painlevé was originally presented in eight parts on French television. It was edited to remove duplicated material from i...

#6
Jigen Daisuke

Jigen Daisuke

2023★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to May You Live in Interesting Times for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Feeling unhappy with his gun, Jigen is looking for the world’s best gunsmith. He finally finds out that Chiharu, who runs a watch shop, is the person he’s been seeking. Then, Jigen...