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Why people love it

Sly (2023) stuck because it commits to its documentary premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Thom Zimny's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The film leans hard into its core genre, which is exactly what fans say they wanted more of from blockbusters in that era.

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Runtime 1h 37m · ★ 7.2

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  1. 96match

    1.This Is It (2009)

    ★ 7.2 · Music · Documentary · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    If Sly clicked for you, This Is It (2009) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.Miss Americana (2020)

    ★ 7.8 · Documentary · Music · 1h 25m

    Why you'll love it

    If Sly clicked for you, Miss Americana (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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  3. 92match

    3.Side by Side (2012)

    ★ 7.2 · Documentary · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    If Sly clicked for you, Side by Side (2012) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • FUEL TV+ Amazon Channel
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  4. 90match

    4.Spielberg (2017)

    ★ 7.6 · Documentary · 2h 27m

    Why you'll love it

    If Sly clicked for you, Spielberg (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • HBO Max
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  5. 88match

    5.Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (2018)

    ★ 7.9 · Documentary · 1h 56m

    Why you'll love it

    If Sly clicked for you, Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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  6. 86match

    6.Pamela, A Love Story (2023)

    ★ 7.0 · Documentary · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If Sly clicked for you, Pamela, A Love Story (2023) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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  7. 84match

    7.To End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb (2023)

    ★ 7.7 · Documentary · History · 1h 28m

    Why you'll love it

    If Sly clicked for you, To End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb (2023) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  8. 82match

    8.QT8: The First Eight (2019)

    ★ 7.2 · Documentary · 1h 43m

    Why you'll love it

    If Sly clicked for you, QT8: The First Eight (2019) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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  9. 80match

    9.Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014)

    ★ 7.2 · Documentary · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If Sly clicked for you, Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    10.De Palma (2016)

    ★ 7.0 · Documentary · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    If Sly clicked for you, De Palma (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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FAQ

What should I watch after Sly?
Try This Is It, Miss Americana, Side by Side—each shares DNA with Sly while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Sly?
Sly (2023) is best described as Documentary. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Sly worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.2/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this documentary lane.

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