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Movies Like The Arbor

If you liked The Arbor (2010), a drama and documentary movie directed by Clio Barnard, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

  1. 1Everybody’s Everything

    Everybody’s Everything (2019)

    ★ 8.4/10Also documentary

    The story of artist Lil Peep from his birth in Long Island and meteoric rise as a genre blending pop star & style icon, to his death due to an accidental opioid overdose in Arizona at just 21 years of age.

  2. 2Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story

    Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story (2025)

    ★ 6.2/10Also documentary

    Unravel the case of Utah therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, whose child abuse arrest with parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke exposed a twisted tale of manipulation.

  3. 3Audrey

    Audrey (2020)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary

    An unprecedented and intimate look at the life, work and enduring legacy of British actress Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993).

  4. 413th

    13th (2016)

    ★ 7.8/10Also documentary

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

  5. 5McQueen

    McQueen (2018)

    ★ 7.4/10Also documentary

    Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his design, this documentary is an intimate revelation of McQueen's own…

  6. 6Come See Me in the Good Light

    Come See Me in the Good Light (2025)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary

    In an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength—and unexpected hilarity—in what might be their final year together.

  7. 7Whitney: Can I Be Me

    Whitney: Can I Be Me (2017)

    ★ 6.6/10Also documentary

    The life and tragic death of Whitney Houston.

  8. 8Love, Antosha

    Love, Antosha (2019)

    ★ 7.4/10Also documentary

    From a prolific career in film and television, Anton Yelchin left an indelible legacy as an actor. Through his journals and other writings, his photography, the original music he wrote, and interviews with his family…

  9. 9Elton John: Never Too Late

    Elton John: Never Too Late (2024)

    ★ 6.6/10Also documentary

    Sir Elton John looks back on his life and the astonishing early days of his 50-year career in this emotionally charged, full-circle journey. As he prepares for his final concert in North America at Dodger Stadium…

  10. 10Overnight

    Overnight (2003)

    ★ 6.4/10Also documentary

    Alternately hilarious and horrifying, Overnight chronicles one man's misadventures of making a Hollywood movie. It starts out as a rags to riches story as Troy Duffy, a Boston-bred bartender, sells his first screenplay…

  11. 11The Crash

    The Crash (2026)

    ★ 6.8/10Also documentary

    A teen slams her car into a building, killing her boyfriend and his friend. What seems like a tragic accident becomes a murder case.

  12. 12I Am Vanessa Guillen

    I Am Vanessa Guillen (2022)

    ★ 7.5/10Also documentary

    Vanessa Guillen was 20 years old when she was found murdered at a US Army base. Rather than submit to silence, her family fought for justice and change.

  13. 13The Menendez Brothers

    The Menendez Brothers (2024)

    ★ 7.2/10Also documentary

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

  14. 14Maternal Instinct

    Maternal Instinct (2026)

    ★ 7.2/10Also documentary

    Police pull over a woman who claims she just gave birth. But the baby — and the blood — aren't hers. Twisted lies unravel in this true-crime documentary.

  15. 15Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me

    Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022)

    ★ 8.4/10Also documentary

    After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness. This uniquely raw and intimate documentary spans her six-year…

  16. 1620,000 Days on Earth

    20,000 Days on Earth (2014)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary and drama

    A semi-fictionalized documentary about a day in the life of Australian musician Nick Cave's persona.

  17. 17Halftime

    Halftime (2022)

    ★ 6.8/10Also documentary

    Global superstar Jennifer Lopez reflects on her multifaceted career and the pressure of life in the spotlight in this intimate documentary.

  18. 18Pamela, A Love Story

    Pamela, A Love Story (2023)

    ★ 7/10Also documentary

    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.

  19. 19Tupac: Resurrection

    Tupac: Resurrection (2003)

    ★ 7.9/10Also documentary

    Home movies, photographs, and recited poetry illustrate the life of Tupac Shakur, one of the most beloved, revolutionary, and volatile hip-hop MCs of all time.

  20. 20TINA

    TINA (2021)

    ★ 7.7/10Also documentary

    Tina Turner overcame impossible odds to become one of the first female Black artists to reach a mainstream international audience. Her road to superstardom is an undeniable story of triumph over adversity. It’s the…

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