Movies Similar to The Night Watchman (2011)

Documentary filmmaker Amy Berg examines the life of Father Oliver O'Grady, a 30-year-old pedophile. The film reveals the corruption within the Catholic Church that enabled his abuse of numerous children. Through victims'…

This film explores the public scandal and personal heartbreak that prompted acclaimed director Roman Polanski to leave the United States.

This documentary explores the social lives of senior citizens at a local Indiana high school, focusing on the different groups they form.

A family on vacation finds themselves terrorized by a masked killer in a seemingly idyllic small town. The killer's motives are unclear, and the family must fight for survival as they try…

A newly married bear couple must overcome the challenges of time and distance to keep their love alive when hibernation separates them.

During a deployment with the African Union, former Marine Captain Brian Steidle documents the horrific ethnic cleansing in Darfur. Driven to expose the atrocities to the world, Steidle reaches out to New…

For those who need a bigger stage for their air guitar, this film follows the competitors from the first U.S. Air Guitar Championship to the world championship in Oulu, Finland. Filmmaker Alexandra…

*Monty Python's Personal Best* is a six-part miniseries, with each hour-long episode focusing on the work of one Monty Python member. The five remaining Pythons celebrate the legacy of their late colleague,…

In the remote Swedish village of Ensamheten (Solitude), sixteen people share a singular passion: arm wrestling.

In a northern Uganda refugee camp, three children prepare for their nation's annual music and dance competition.

The film explores the story of Norma Khouri, whose popular memoir about an honor killing gained worldwide attention only to unravel as its details proved to be false. More than just a…

World War II was devastating, resulting in the loss of countless lives, families, and cultural treasures – a profound theft of Europe's heritage. This is the story of Nazi Germany's systematic looting…

*The Execution of Wanda Jean* tells the story of Wanda Jean Allen, the first woman to be executed in the United States in modern times who was Black. It details her life…

Rafael, the sports minister of a country not recognized internationally, and Natasha, a Russian opera singer, attempt to build a life together in Abkhazia, a region scarred by war and uncertain about…

This film charts the history of American cinema as it relates to gay and lesbian experiences, from 1947 to 2005. Using clips from two dozen films, alongside interviews with critic and scholar…

Robert De Niro Sr. was a highly regarded painter overshadowed by the rise of pop art. This film chronicles his life and artistic journey through the perspectives of his peers, and poignantly,…

This documentary explores a century of cycling, created to celebrate the 2014 Tour de France's arrival in Yorkshire. The film uses beautiful footage from the British Film Institute to take viewers on…

Jurga Ivanauskaitė (1961-2007) was a highly regarded figure in contemporary Baltic literature, known internationally. Her writing frequently explored the complexities of religion, sexuality, and female empowerment. This film uses archival footage and…

Between 1984 and 1985, residents of Lake Tahoe experienced persistent flu-like symptoms that wouldn't go away. Similar outbreaks have been recorded throughout history, including cases in 1934 at LA County Hospital, 1948-49…

Agnès Varda, intrigued by Ydessa Hendeles' art – photographs of people with teddy bears – travels to Toronto to interview the artist. Filmed by Varda's own camera, Ydessa explains the unique concept…

Does tourism harm or help the planet? This film explores how travelers transform the places they visit, and in turn, how they are transformed. From the jungles of Bolivia to the beaches…

This film offers a glimpse into the filmmaking process of acclaimed American director Jim Jarmusch as he works on his movie, *Only Lovers Left Alive*.

Magdalena travels to find her son, who vanished while heading for the U.S. border. Driven by determination and her memories of him, she ventures into the dangerous and desolate landscape of Mexico's…

Caroline goes to her grandmother's funeral with her daughter, but they find the church deserted. Her mother, Odile, has delayed the service because she isn't ready to have the burial take place.

This is a sweeping love story set against the backdrop of the Russo-Japanese War. It's an extraordinary tale that spans continents and half a century. The film explores the lives of two…

The idea of conflict between humans and machines is a long-standing theme in science fiction. Films like 2001: A Space Odyssey and The Terminator have long explored the potential danger of highly…

"Gokudo Seisen 2" is the second action-packed anime from the series, based on the original work by Shigenori Takechi and overseen by Takashi Miike of "IZO." It follows a passionate yakuza member…

Joko and Ayu, two best friends, are both struggling with difficult circumstances.

Radical follows three American journalists who are captured by extremists. The captors use the journalists to broadcast a message to government officials, showing them video of the persuasive techniques being used on…

The Beastie Boys have been hugely influential for the past twenty years. They broadened hip-hop's appeal and redefined its sound, while their innovative music videos pushed the art form to new heights.…