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10 Best Movies Like Side by Side

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

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#1
Spielberg

Spielberg

2017★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Side by Side 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....

#2
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

2025★ 7.5

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

The authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with acclaimed Hollywood direc...

#3
QT8: The First Eight

QT8: The First Eight

2019★ 7.2

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

A detailed account of the life and artistic career of legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, from his early days as a video club manager to the scandalous fall in disgrace of produ...

#4
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

2010★ 7.8

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

For decades, Freddy Krueger has slashed his way through the dreams of countless youngsters, scaring up over half a billion dollars at the box office across eight terrifying, specta...

#5
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

2022★ 6.8

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

This special explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen, as well as Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their classic roles. Director Deborah Chow...

#6
Cameraperson

Cameraperson

2016★ 6.7

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

As a visually radical memoir, CAMERAPERSON draws on the remarkable footage that filmmaker Kirsten Johnson has shot and reframes it in ways that illuminate moments and situations th...

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