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10 Best Movies Like When They Were Young

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

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#1
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When They Were Young 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...

#2
Stephen Curry: Underrated

Stephen Curry: Underrated

2023★ 7.5

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

The remarkable coming-of-age story of Stephen Curry—one of the most influential, dynamic, and unexpected players in basketball history—and his rise from an undersized college playe...

#3
Looking for Richard

Looking for Richard

1996★ 6.8

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

Al Pacino's deeply-felt rumination on Shakespeare's significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an in-depth analysis of "Richard III."...

#4
More than a Game

More than a Game

2008★ 7.3

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

This documentary follows NBA superstar LeBron James and four of his talented teammates through the trials and tribulations of high school basketball in Ohio and James' journey to f...

#5
Seduced and Abandoned

Seduced and Abandoned

2013★ 6.2

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

SEDUCED AND ABANDONED combines acting legend Alec Baldwin with director James Toback as they lead us on a troublesome and often hilarious journey of raising financing for their nex...

#6
For the Love of Spock

For the Love of Spock

2016★ 7.4

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

The life of Mr. Spock, as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played him for almost fifty years, written and directed by his son: Adam....

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