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10 Best Movies Like Mike Leigh: Making Plays

If you loved Mike Leigh: Making Plays, 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 Mike Leigh: Making Plays 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
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Mike Leigh: Making Plays 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...

#3
Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

2013★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Mike Leigh: Making Plays for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary on legendary movie-poster artist Drew Struzan....

#4
Naqoyqatsi

Naqoyqatsi

2002★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Mike Leigh: Making Plays for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

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

#5
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

1990★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Mike Leigh: Making Plays for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary on the making of the three Godfather films, with interviews and recollections from the film makers and cast. This feature also includes the original screen tests of s...

#6
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

2011★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Mike Leigh: Making Plays for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Martin Scorsese’s portrait of writer and social commentator Fran Lebowitz, celebrated for her sharp wit and observations on modern life. Filmed at New York’s Waverly Inn and interc...

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