Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Shirin

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

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#1
Dersu Uzala

Dersu Uzala

1975★ 7.9

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

A military explorer meets and befriends a Goldi man in Russia’s unmapped forests. A deep and abiding bond evolves between the two men, one civilized in the usual sense, the other a...

#2
Certified Copy

Certified Copy

2010★ 7.0

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

In Tuscany to promote his latest book, a middle-aged English writer meets a French woman who leads him to the village of Lucignano....

#3
Homework

Homework

1989★ 7.5

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

Young male students at a local Iranian school are asked about their feelings on homework....

#4
Tickets

Tickets

2005★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Shirin for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A train travels across Italy toward Rome. On board is a professor who daydreams a conversation with a love that never was, a family of Albanian refugees who switch trains and steal...

#5
No One Knows About Persian Cats

No One Knows About Persian Cats

2009★ 6.7

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

Iranian musicians Negar and Ashkan look for band members to play at a London concert ... and the visa that allows them to leave Tehran to do so....

#6
Soldiers Of Conscience

Soldiers Of Conscience

2007★ 5.1

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

This country asked them to kill. Their hearts asked them to stop....