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10 Best Movies Like Illusion

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

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#1
Hamilton's America

Hamilton's America

2016★ 6.6

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

This documentary delves deeper into the creation of the Hamilton musical, revealing Lin-Manuel Miranda's process of absorbing and then adapting Hamilton's epic story into ground-br...

#2
Seduced and Abandoned

Seduced and Abandoned

2013★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Illusion 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...

#3
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

2011★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Illusion 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...

#4
McQueen

McQueen

2018★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Illusion 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...

#5
The Edge of Democracy

The Edge of Democracy

2019★ 7.7

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

A cautionary tale for these times of democracy in crisis—the personal and political fuse to explore one of the most dramatic periods in Brazilian history. With unprecedented access...

#6
Room 666

Room 666

1982★ 6.5

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

During the 1982 Cannes Film Festival, Wim Wenders asked a number of global film directors to, one at a time, go into a hotel room, turn on the camera, and answer a simple question:...

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