Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 10, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Ister

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

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#1
Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God

Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God

2012★ 7.3

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

Alex Gibney explores the charged issue of pedophilia in the Catholic Church, following a trail from the first known protest against clerical sexual abuse in the United States and a...

#2
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

2011★ 7.0

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

Martin Scorsese’s portrait of writer and social commentator Fran Lebowitz, celebrated for her sharp wit and observations on modern life. Filmed at New York’s Waverly Inn and interc...

#3
Seduced and Abandoned

Seduced and Abandoned

2013★ 6.2

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

#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 The Ister 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
McQueen

McQueen

2018★ 7.5

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

Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his design, this documentary is an...

#6
Looking for Richard

Looking for Richard

1996★ 6.8

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

Al Pacino's deeply-felt rumination on Shakespeare's significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an in-depth analysis of "Richard III."...

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