Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 17, 2026

10 Best Movies Like We Need to Talk About Dilan

If you loved We Need to Talk About Dilan, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

🏆

Expert Review & Ratings

See our full critical analysis and audience score for We Need to Talk About Dilan.

View Review →
Advertisement
#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 We Need to Talk About Dilan 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
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner

Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner

2007★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to We Need to Talk About Dilan for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The definitive 3½-hour documentary about the troubled creation and enduring legacy of the science fiction classic 'Blade Runner', culled from 80 interviews and hours of never-befor...

#3
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

2022★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to We Need to Talk About Dilan for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

This special explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen, as well as Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their classic roles. Director Deborah Chow...

#4
Life in a Day

Life in a Day

2011★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to We Need to Talk About Dilan for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A documentary shot by filmmakers all over the world that serves as a time capsule to show future generations what it was like to be alive on the 24th of July, 2010....

#5
Real Women Have Curves

Real Women Have Curves

2002★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to We Need to Talk About Dilan for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

In East Los Angeles, an 18-year-old struggles between her ambitions of going to college and the desires of her domineering mother for her to get married, have children, and oversee...

#6
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema

2022★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to We Need to Talk About Dilan for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

With mesmerizing footage and time lapses of animators at work, this behind-the-scenes special captures the artistry of a unique tale years in the making....

Advertisement