Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 20, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Inland Empire

If you loved Inland Empire, 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 Inland Empire.

View Review →
#1
Rabbits

Rabbits

2002★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Inland Empire for fans of Horror & Mystery. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A story of a group of humanoid rabbits and their depressive, daily life. The plot includes Suzie ironing, Jane sitting on a couch, Jack walking in and out of the apartment, and the...

#2
Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks

1989★ 8.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Inland Empire for fans of Thriller & Mystery & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

An idiosyncratic FBI agent investigates the murder of a young woman in the even more idiosyncratic town of Twin Peaks. (This standalone version of the series pilot was produced for...

#3
The Straight Story

The Straight Story

1999★ 7.7

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

A retired farmer and widower in his seventies named Alvin Straight learns one day that his distant brother Lyle has suffered a stroke and may not recover. Alvin is determined to ma...

#4
Ed Gein

Ed Gein

2000★ 5.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Inland Empire for fans of Horror & Thriller & Drama. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

The true story of Edward Gein, the farmer whose horrific crimes inspired Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Silence of the Lambs. This is the first film to Gein's tormente...

#5
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

2013★ 7.9

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

Taking inspiration from Peter M. Bracke's definitive book of the same name, this seven-hour documentary dives into the making of all twelve Friday the 13th films, with all-new inte...

#6
Shirley: Visions of Reality

Shirley: Visions of Reality

2013★ 6.1

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

A series of snapshots from the life of a fictional actress named Shirley serves to weave together thirteen paintings by Edward Hopper (e.g. "Office at Night", "Western Motel", "Ush...