15 Movies Like El autócrata

Loved El autócrata? 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 El autócrata.

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 highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked El autócrata.

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 El autócrata.

The Lost Children
#4

The Lost Children

After a plane crash, four indigenous children fight to survive in the Colombian Amazon using ancestral wisdom as an unprecedented rescue mission unfolds.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to El autócrata.

Afternoons of Solitude
#5

Afternoons of Solitude

The life of the bullfighter Andrés Roca Rey during a day of bullfighting, from the moment he dresses up to the moment he undresses.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to El autócrata.

Hurray Mexico!
#6

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 El autócrata.

The Class of ‘92
#7

The Class of ‘92

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, Paul Scholes, Phil and Gary Neville). The film covers the period 1992-1999, culminating in Manchester United's European Cup triumph.

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

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 El autócrata.

Ronaldo
#9

Ronaldo

Filmed over 14 months with unprecedented access into the inner circle of the man and the sport, this is the first official and fully authorised film of one of the most celebrated figures in football. For the first time ever, the world gets vividly candid and un-paralleled, behind-closed-doors access to the footballer, father, family-man and friend in this moving & fascinating documentary. Through in-depth conversations, state of the art football footage and never before seen archival footage, the film gives an astonishing insight into the sporting and personal life of triple Ballon D'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo at the peak of his career. From the makers of ‘Senna’ and ‘Amy’, Ronaldo takes audiences on an intimate and revealing journey of what it’s like to live as an iconic athlete in the eye of the storm.

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

Diego Maradona
#10

Diego Maradona

Constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage, this documentary centers on the personal life and career of the controversial football player Diego Maradona who played for SSC Napoli and Argentina in the 1980s.

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

Heart of a Dog
#11

Heart of a Dog

Lyrical and powerfully personal essay film that reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother, her beloved dog, and such diverse subjects as family memories, surveillance, and Buddhist teachings.

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

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
#12

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution.

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

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 highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked El autócrata.

Fuck
#14

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 El autócrata.

Public Speaking
#15

Public Speaking

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 intercut with archival footage and interviews, the documentary captures Lebowitz’s distinctive worldview through her spontaneous monologues and public appearances.

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