15 Movies Like Afternoons of Solitude

Loved Afternoons of Solitude? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.

Mia
#1

Mia

Mia recounts her most intimate confessions, uncensored, in her first approach to a totally new world of domination and submission.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Afternoons of Solitude.

Messi
#2

Messi

His teachers, coaches, childhood friends and Barça teammates, together with journalists, writers and prominent figures from the history of football, come together in a restaurant to analyze and pick apart Messi's personality both on and off the field, and to look back at some of the most significant moments in his life. Viewed from Álex de la Iglesia's unique perspective, Messi recreates the player's childhood and teenage years, from his very first steps, with a football always at his feet, through to the decision to leave Rosario for Barcelona, the separation from his family, and the role played in his career by individuals such as Ronaldinho, Rijkaard, Rexach and Guardiola.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Afternoons of Solitude.

Money Heist: The Phenomenon
#3

Money Heist: The Phenomenon

A documentary on why 'Money Heist' sparked a wave of enthusiasm around the world for a lovable group of thieves and their professor.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Afternoons of Solitude.

Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere
#4

Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere

With rare access and no holds barred, the acclaimed documentarian investigates a growing ultra-masculine network and its controversial influencers.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Afternoons of Solitude.

Hurray Mexico!
#5

Hurray Mexico!

Unedited film that Sergei Eisenstein, Grigoriy Aleksandrov and Eduard Tisse shot in Mexico 1931-32. This record only represents the 200,000-plus feet of unedited film that Sergei Eisenstein, Grigoriy Aleksandrov and Eduard Tisse shot in Mexico 1931/32 for Mary and Upton Sinclair and three American co-financiers. It was Eisenstein's vision to end up with movie about Mexico in six parts called "Calavera", "Sandunga", "Maguey", "Fiesta", "Soldadera", and "Epilogue". The project was canceled before it was completed due to cost overruns and months-delayed completion, and the producers refused to let Eisenstein attempt to edit anything from the material he had finished after Iosif Stalin called him back to the USSR. From this footage the following pictures were subsequently edited by other hands: Thunder Over Mexico (1933), Eisenstein in Mexico (1933), Death Day (1934), Time in the Sun (1940), and Que Viva Mexico (1979).

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Afternoons of Solitude.

Beastie Boys Story
#6

Beastie Boys Story

Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend, collaborator, and their former grandfather, Spike Jonze.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Afternoons of Solitude.

Beyond the Mat
#7

Beyond the Mat

A heartfelt documentary focusing on the day-to-day lives of professional wrestlers, some on the rise, some on the wane, and others fighting for their lives.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Afternoons of Solitude.

Flores para Antonio
#8

Flores para Antonio

A daughter sets out to find out the truth about the man who was her father, a legendary musician, who died when she was 8 years old. He is Antonio Flores, and she the also famous actress Alba Flores. Alba stopped singing when she lost Antonio and is now determined to recover her voice and her background, asking family members and friends for the first time.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Afternoons of Solitude.

Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski
#9

Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski

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

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Afternoons of Solitude.

Gilbert
#10

Gilbert

The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Afternoons of Solitude.

Fuck
#11

Fuck

A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Afternoons of Solitude.

Conor McGregor: Notorious
#12

Conor McGregor: Notorious

Conor McGregor is the biggest star in the history of Mixed Martial Arts. Filmed over the course of 4 years, Notorious is the exclusive, all-access account of Conor’s meteoric rise from claiming benefits and living in his parents' spare room in Dublin to claiming multiple championship UFC belts and seven figure pay-packets in Las Vegas.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Afternoons of Solitude.

The Apocalypse of St John
#13

The Apocalypse of St John

Embark on an epic journey through time and faith with 'The Apocalypse of Saint John.' Join the Apostle John in a stunning visual narrative that unravels the visions of the End Times. Experience each vision like never before, with striking visual effects and epic scenes that immerse you in the apocalyptic narrative.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Afternoons of Solitude.

The Most Dangerous Man in Europe: Otto Skorzeny's After War
#14

The Most Dangerous Man in Europe: Otto Skorzeny's After War

Waffen-SS officer Otto Skorzeny (1908-75) became famous for his participation in daring military actions during World War II. In 1947 he was judged and imprisoned, but he escaped less than a year later and found a safe haven in Spain, ruled with an iron hand by General Francisco Franco. What did he do during the many years he spent there?

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Afternoons of Solitude.

Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes
#15

Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes

Serial killer Dennis Nilsen narrates his life and horrific crimes via a series of chilling audiotapes recorded from his jail cell.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Afternoons of Solitude.