157 Movies Like The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

Iranian star director Asghar Farhadi’s delicate drama deals with the complexity of human morals and serves as a perfect introduction to the rich film culture of Iran.

A supremely acted drama with Mark Ruffalo and Laura Linney, exploring the complicated nature of siblinghood .

A fascinating 'mixtape' of never-before-seen footage of the Black Power movement .

A thoroughly engaging documentary about a solitary artist collaborating with nature. .

Su Friedrich’s experimental documentary combines memory and storytelling to recollect her strained relationship with her father and her fragmented sense of self.

The Tragically Hip was a deeply beloved band from Ontario that peaked in the 90s with hits like Grace, Too or Nautical Disaster. The Hip, as their fans refer to them, had just finished recording their latest album in 2015 when the lead singer was diagnosed with a fatal disease. This movie is about them deciding to go on one last tour to say goodbye to their fans and country. Mostly, it’s about the singer, Gord Downie, and how his personality and love for the music shined through his illness. Picture someone who is giving an immaculate performance despite being a few weeks away from death, and a packed stadium of people singing along in tears - this is this movie. It’s truly an incredible story of human ambition, empathy, and the bond that music can create between an artist and a whole nation.

A father and daughter must find a way to move on in this bittersweet drama from Claire Denis.

A Southern Gothic classic that questions whether blood is thicker than water.

Singular, moving, and surprising—a must-see documentary that reflects on craft, memoir, and the quiet roles we play in our own lives and beyond.