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10 Best Movies Like The Subject

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

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#1
The Girl in the Book

The Girl in the Book

2015★ 5.8

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

The story of a young writer's transformation when her past invades her present....

#2
They'll Love Me When I'm Dead

They'll Love Me When I'm Dead

2018★ 7.1

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

As his life comes to its end, famous Hollywood director Orson Welles puts it all on the line at the chance for renewed success with the film The Other Side of the Wind....

#3
Pollock

Pollock

2000★ 6.7

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

In August of 1949, Life Magazine ran a banner headline that begged the question: "Jackson Pollock: Is he the greatest living painter in the United States?" The film is a look back ...

#4
Belushi

Belushi

2020★ 7.0

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

Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi’s death, director R.J. Cutler’s documentary feature examines the too-short life of the once-in-a-generation ...

#5
Endings, Beginnings

Endings, Beginnings

2020★ 6.1

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

An artist dumps her longtime boyfriend, but her attempt to take a break from dating ends when she quickly finds herself in two passionate romances....

#6
The Human Voice

The Human Voice

2020★ 6.7

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

A woman watches time pass beside the suitcases of her ex-lover (who is supposed to come pick them up but never arrives) and a restless dog who doesn't understand that his master ha...

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