15 Movies Like My Life Inside

Loved My Life Inside? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.

Mia
#1

Mia

Mia recounts her most intimate confessions, uncensored, in her first approach to a totally new world of domination and submission.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to My Life Inside.

Messi
#2

Messi

His teachers, coaches, childhood friends and Barça teammates, together with journalists, writers and prominent figures from the history of football, come together in a restaurant to analyze and pick apart Messi's personality both on and off the field, and to look back at some of the most significant moments in his life. Viewed from Álex de la Iglesia's unique perspective, Messi recreates the player's childhood and teenage years, from his very first steps, with a football always at his feet, through to the decision to leave Rosario for Barcelona, the separation from his family, and the role played in his career by individuals such as Ronaldinho, Rijkaard, Rexach and Guardiola.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to My Life Inside.

Money Heist: The Phenomenon
#3

Money Heist: The Phenomenon

A documentary on why 'Money Heist' sparked a wave of enthusiasm around the world for a lovable group of thieves and their professor.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to My Life Inside.

Naqoyqatsi
#4

Naqoyqatsi

A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked My Life Inside.

John Candy: I Like Me
#5

John Candy: I Like Me

Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked My Life Inside.

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye
#6

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye

Join the likes of Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld, Florence Pugh, and Vincent D’Onofrio as they reveal how Marvel Studios’ “Hawkeye” was conceived and created. Witness firsthand what it took to pull off the show’s pulse-pounding action set pieces, and discover how iconic characters from the pages of Marvel Comics such as Kate Bishop were adapted and brought to life for the six-episode series.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked My Life Inside.

The Apocalypse of St John
#7

The Apocalypse of St John

Embark on an epic journey through time and faith with 'The Apocalypse of Saint John.' Join the Apostle John in a stunning visual narrative that unravels the visions of the End Times. Experience each vision like never before, with striking visual effects and epic scenes that immerse you in the apocalyptic narrative.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to My Life Inside.

13th
#8

13th

An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked My Life Inside.

The Menendez Brothers
#9

The Menendez Brothers

Serving life in prison for murdering their parents, Lyle and Erik Menendez speak out in this documentary explaining the shocking crime and ensuing trials.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked My Life Inside.

Sherman's March
#10

Sherman's March

Ross McElwee sets out to make a documentary about the lingering effects of General Sherman's march of destruction through the South during the Civil War, but is continually sidetracked by women who come and go in his life, his recurring dreams of nuclear holocaust, and Burt Reynolds.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked My Life Inside.

Afternoons of Solitude
#11

Afternoons of Solitude

The life of the bullfighter Andrés Roca Rey during a day of bullfighting, from the moment he dresses up to the moment he undresses.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to My Life Inside.

The Lost Children
#12

The Lost Children

After a plane crash, four indigenous children fight to survive in the Colombian Amazon using ancestral wisdom as an unprecedented rescue mission unfolds.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to My Life Inside.

As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
#13

As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern for chronological order.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked My Life Inside.

Flores para Antonio
#14

Flores para Antonio

A daughter sets out to find out the truth about the man who was her father, a legendary musician, who died when she was 8 years old. He is Antonio Flores, and she the also famous actress Alba Flores. Alba stopped singing when she lost Antonio and is now determined to recover her voice and her background, asking family members and friends for the first time.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to My Life Inside.

Adele One Night Only
#15

Adele One Night Only

A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits. The special will also feature an exclusive interview with Adele by Oprah Winfrey from her rose garden, in Adele’s first televised wide-ranging conversation.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked My Life Inside.