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10 Best Movies Like Michael Douglas: The Prodigal Son

If you loved Michael Douglas: The Prodigal Son, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Woody Allen: A Documentary

Woody Allen: A Documentary

2011★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Michael Douglas: The Prodigal Son for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An intense portrait of the iconic filmmaker, writer, actor, comedian and musician Woody Allen: his life, family and friends; his writing and directing habits, and his relationship ...

#2
"Sr."

"Sr."

2022★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Michael Douglas: The Prodigal Son for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A portrait of the life and career of Robert Downey Sr. (1936-2021), the visionary and fearless US filmmaker — father of actor Robert Downey Jr. — who in the sixties and seventies l...

#3
Mifune: The Last Samurai

Mifune: The Last Samurai

2016★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Michael Douglas: The Prodigal Son for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An account of the life and work of legendary Japanese actor Toshirō Mifune (1920-97), the most prominent actor of the Golden Age of Japanese cinema....

#4
Milius

Milius

2013★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Michael Douglas: The Prodigal Son for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The life story of ‘Zen Anarchist’ filmmaker John Milius, one of the most influential storytellers of his generation....

#5
De Palma

De Palma

2016★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Michael Douglas: The Prodigal Son for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An intimate conversation between filmmakers, chronicling De Palma’s 55-year career, his life, and his filmmaking process, with revealing anecdotes and, of course, a wealth of film ...

#6
Spielberg

Spielberg

2017★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Michael Douglas: The Prodigal Son for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg....

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