Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 10, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Self-Portrait

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

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#1
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 Self-Portrait 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...

#2
I Am Heath Ledger

I Am Heath Ledger

2017★ 7.4

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

The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera....

#3
Listen to Me Marlon

Listen to Me Marlon

2015★ 7.5

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

With exclusive access to his extraordinary unseen and unheard personal archive including hundreds of hours of audio recorded over the course of his life, this is the definitive Mar...

#4
Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski

Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski

2018★ 7.5

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

Artists in LA discover the work of forgotten Polish sculptor Stanislav Szukalski, a mad genius whose true story unfolds chapter by astounding chapter....

#5
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Self-Portrait 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...

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Reminiscences of a Journey to Lithuania

Reminiscences of a Journey to Lithuania

1972★ 7.1

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

Jonas Mekas weaves an elegiac diary film from his 1971–72 return to Lithuania, chronicling a visit to his birthplace of Semeniškiai after decades in exile. Blending personal memory...

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