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10 Best Movies Like Variations

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

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#1
Directed by John Ford

Directed by John Ford

1971★ 6.9

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

A documentary about the life and films of director John Ford....

#2
Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes

Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes

2021★ 5.9

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

Serial killer Dennis Nilsen narrates his life and horrific crimes via a series of chilling audiotapes recorded from his jail cell....

#3
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Variations 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...

#4
My Mom Jayne

My Mom Jayne

2025★ 8.0

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

Through deeply personal interviews with her siblings and an examination of the photographs, letters, and belongings left behind, Mariska assembles a new portrait of her mother Jayn...

#5
Deliver Us from Evil

Deliver Us from Evil

2006★ 7.1

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

Documentary filmmaker Amy Berg investigates the life of 30-year pedophile Father Oliver O'Grady and exposes the corruption inside the Catholic Church that allowed him to abuse coun...

#6
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

2006★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Variations 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...

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