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Subscribers 613K

Videos 435

Views 75.2M

Channels Like Patrick (H) Willems

Patrick (H) Willems covers film analysis, industry critique, and storytelling approaches through deep-dives and discussions on topics like legacy sequels, franchising, and the relationship between games and movies. The channel mixes film theory, history, and director-focused insights in long-form formats, with tutorials and analyses reflected in recent video topics; uploads appear with varying frequency, averaging about 0.3 videos per week and approximately 263K views per video.

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84% relevance

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Videos 633

Views 146.0M

Appearances 32

SERP 100%

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64% relevance

Subscribers 13.4M

Videos 672

Views 3.5B

Appearances 17

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59% relevance

Subscribers 148K

Videos 85

Views 8.0M

Appearances 9

SERP 38%

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58% relevance

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Appearances 13

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55% relevance

Subscribers 23.1K

Videos 27

Views 329.3K

Appearances 4

SERP 11%

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54% relevance

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Videos 158

Views 153.6M

Appearances 5

SERP 11%

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Discovered competitors include StudioBinder (84% match) and The Film Theorists (64% match) as the closest rivals. They share overlapping queries such as screenwriting and storytelling, director filmmaking style, and film theory discussions, connecting Patrick Willems to a broader field of film analysis and industry critique. StudioBinder has 2.2M subscribers and The Film Theorists has 13.4M subscribers, showing substantial size differences but similar thematic focus in biographical/industry-style analysis and storytelling. The overlap in queries like screenwriting, storytelling, and film theory discussions positions them as primary competitors, with The Media Insider (59% match) and Film Courage (58% match) as smaller, additional peers also targeting related topics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which YouTube channels are most similar to Patrick (H) Willems?

StudioBinder (84% match, 2.2M subscribers), The Film Theorists (64% match, 13.4M subscribers), and The Media Insider (59% match, 148K subscribers). They share a focus on film criticism, analysis, and movie industry insights similar to Patrick (H) Willems.

What type of content does Patrick (H) Willems make?

Patrick (H) Willems creates video essays and analyses about film, movies, and the film industry, as indicated by titles like 'Let Franchises End' and 'Anatomy Of A Legacy Sequel.' He uploads with an average of about 0.3 videos per week and averages ~263.2K views per video."

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