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10 Best Movies Like R.E.M.

If you loved R.E.M., we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Summers of It - Chapter Two: It Ends

The Summers of It - Chapter Two: It Ends

2019★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to R.E.M. for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

This documentary focuses on the actors and their journey over two summers to create the remake to the original IT, by Stephen King. The documentary originally released as bonus mat...

#2
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to R.E.M. 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
The Velvet Underground

The Velvet Underground

2021★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to R.E.M. for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era’s avant-garde spirit by Todd Haynes, this kaleidoscopic oral hist...

#4
The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

2009★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to R.E.M. 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, ...

#5
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me

Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me

2022★ 8.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to R.E.M. for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness. This uniquely raw and inti...

#6
Making "The Matrix"

Making "The Matrix"

1999★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to R.E.M. for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A promotional making-of documentary for the film The Matrix (1999) that devotes its time to explaining the digital and practical effects contained in the film. This is very interes...

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