Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 16, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Amami

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

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#1
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

2017★ 6.4

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

A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution....

#2
My Mom Jayne

My Mom Jayne

2025★ 8.0

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

#3
Marwencol

Marwencol

2010★ 7.2

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

After a vicious attack leaves him brain-damaged and broke, Mark Hogancamp seeks recovery in "Marwencol", a 1/6th scale World War II-era town he creates in his backyard....

#4
As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

2000★ 7.6

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

A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern fo...

#5
Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~

Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~

2019★ 7.1

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

Hiroshi and Misae have never been to a honeymoon trip to a foreign country. One day, Misae discovered an inexpensive and family-friendly holiday package to Australia and the Nohara...

#6
The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

2009★ 7.0

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

A documentary about the making of David Fincher's 2008 film THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. Virtually every element in the evolution of the Fincher's film is documented here, ...

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