Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Island

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

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#1
Naqoyqatsi

Naqoyqatsi

2002★ 6.1

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

A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence....

#2
Human Flow

Human Flow

2017★ 6.9

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

More than 65 million people around the world have been forced from their homes to escape famine, climate change and war, the greatest displacement since World War II. Filmmaker Ai ...

#3
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Island 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...

#4
Jim: The James Foley Story

Jim: The James Foley Story

2016★ 7.4

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

In August, 2014, a video of the public execution of American photojournalist James Foley rippled across the globe. Foley wore an orange jumpsuit as he knelt beside an ISIS militant...

#5
Seduced and Abandoned

Seduced and Abandoned

2013★ 6.2

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

SEDUCED AND ABANDONED combines acting legend Alec Baldwin with director James Toback as they lead us on a troublesome and often hilarious journey of raising financing for their nex...

#6
A Plastic Ocean

A Plastic Ocean

2016★ 7.5

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

A documentary focused on plastic pollution in the world's oceans....

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