Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Ask Dr. Ruth

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

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#1
The Last Black Man in San Francisco

The Last Black Man in San Francisco

2019★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ask Dr. Ruth for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Jimmie Fails dreams of reclaiming the Victorian home his grandfather built in the heart of San Francisco. Joined on his quest by his best friend Mont, Jimmie searches for belonging...

#2
RBG

RBG

2018★ 7.5

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

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg now 84, and still inspired by the lawyers who defended free speech during the Red Scare, Ginsburg refuses to relinquish her passionate duty, steadily fi...

#3
How to Train Your Husband

How to Train Your Husband

2018★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ask Dr. Ruth for fans of Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A marriage therapist attempts to fix her own marriage by focusing on how to change her husband....

#4
Gay Chorus Deep South

Gay Chorus Deep South

2019★ 3.3

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

In response to a wave of discriminatory anti-LGBTQ laws and the divisive 2016 election, the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus embarks on a tour of the American Deep South....

#5
Cinco asesinos esperan

Cinco asesinos esperan

1964★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ask Dr. Ruth for fans of . It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

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#6
Perpetual Sadness

Perpetual Sadness

2014★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ask Dr. Ruth for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Cheba and Ángeles became pregnant by the same man, Silvestre. Silvestre was Cheba's lover while Cheba's husband was working abroad. He is also Ángeles' stepfather. Now Cheba's husb...