Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 08, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Shirkers

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

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#1
To Be Takei

To Be Takei

2014★ 7.2

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

Over seven decades, actor and activist George Takei journeyed from a World War II internment camp to the helm of the Starship Enterprise, and then to the daily news feeds of five m...

#2
Love, Marilyn

Love, Marilyn

2013★ 6.6

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

Using the book 'Fragments', which collects Marilyn Monroe's poems, notes and letters, and with participation from the Arthur Miller and Truman Capote estates who have contributed m...

#3
The Crash Reel

The Crash Reel

2013★ 7.3

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

The Crash Reel tells the story of a sport and the risks that athletes face in reaching the pinnacle of their profession. This is Kevin Pearce’s story, a celebrated snowboarder who ...

#4
Making 'The Shining'

Making 'The Shining'

1980★ 7.1

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

Directed and edited by Stanley Kubrick's daughter Vivian Kubrick, this film offers a look behind the scenes during the making of The Shining....

#5
In the Realms of the Unreal

In the Realms of the Unreal

2004★ 7.2

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

In the Realms of the Unreal is a documentary about the reclusive Chicago-based artist Henry Darger. Henry Darger was so reclusive that when he died his neighbors were surprised to ...

#6
Love, Gilda

Love, Gilda

2018★ 7.2

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

Diaries, audiotapes, videotapes and testimonials from friends and colleagues offer insight into the life and career of Gilda Radner -- the beloved comic and actress who became an i...

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