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10 Best Movies Like Straight to VHS

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

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#1
Mifune: The Last Samurai

Mifune: The Last Samurai

2016★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Straight to VHS 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....

#2
Visions of Light

Visions of Light

1992★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Straight to VHS for fans of Documentary & History. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography and of the "DP" (the director of photography), illustrating their points with clips from 100 films, from Birth of a ...

#3
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

2019★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Straight to VHS for fans of Documentary & History. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers....

#4
Milius

Milius

2013★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Straight to VHS 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
Friedkin Uncut

Friedkin Uncut

2018★ 7.1

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

An introspective insight into the life and artistic journey of William Friedkin, an extraordinary and offbeat director of cult films such as The French Connection, The Exorcist, So...

#6
Django & Django: Sergio Corbucci Unchained

Django & Django: Sergio Corbucci Unchained

2021★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Straight to VHS for fans of Documentary & History. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A tribute to Italian filmmaker Sergio Corbucci (1926-90), presented by American filmmaker Quentin Tarantino....

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