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10 Best Movies Like Paul Auster: What If

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

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#1
Salinger

Salinger

2013★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Paul Auster: What If for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An in-depth investigation into the private world of the American writer J. D. Salinger (1919-2010), who lived most of his life behind the impenetrable wall of a self-imposed seclus...

#2
Woody Allen: A Documentary

Woody Allen: A Documentary

2011★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Paul Auster: What If for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An intense portrait of the iconic filmmaker, writer, actor, comedian and musician Woody Allen: his life, family and friends; his writing and directing habits, and his relationship ...

#3
Frida

Frida

2024★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Paul Auster: What If for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Told through her own words for the very first time — drawn from her diary, rev...

#4
Pamela, A Love Story

Pamela, A Love Story

2023★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Paul Auster: What If for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

In her own words, through personal video and diaries, Pamela Anderson shares the story of her rise to fame, rocky romances and infamous sex tape scandal....

#5
American Symphony

American Symphony

2023★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Paul Auster: What If for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Musician Jon Batiste attempts to compose a symphony as his wife, writer Suleika Jaouad, undergoes cancer treatment....

#6
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold

Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold

2017★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Paul Auster: What If for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Literary icon Joan Didion reflects on her remarkable career and personal struggles in this intimate documentary directed by her nephew, Griffin Dunne....

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