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10 Best Movies Like The Year: 2021

If you loved The Year: 2021, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
A Decade Under the Influence

A Decade Under the Influence

2003★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Year: 2021 for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary examining the decade of the 1970s as a turning point in American cinema. Some of today's best filmmakers interview the influential directors of that time....

#2
Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home

Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home

2022★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Year: 2021 for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

JB Smoove and Martin Starr host a celebration of 20 years of "Spider-Man" movies, from the Sam Raimi trilogy to Marc Webb's movies and the trio from Jon Watts....

#3
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20

Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20

2022★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Year: 2021 for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An inside look at one of the most anticipated movie sequels ever with James Cameron and cast....

#4
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

2006★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Year: 2021 for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Follow the evolution of the 'Halloween' movies over the past twenty-five years. It examines why the films are so popular and revisits many of the original locations used in the fi...

#5
Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed

Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed

2007★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Year: 2021 for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The special focuses on how Star Wars is relevant today and the history that inspired it, and also makes various connections to Greek mythology. It consists of several interviews wi...

#6
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

2011★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Year: 2021 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...