Movies like Dick Johnson Is Dead

1. Life Overtakes Me (2019 movie)

This documentary sheds light on refugee children in Sweden who fall into a coma-like state due to trauma, highlighting the profound impact of displacement.

2. Lead Me Home (2021 movie)

An intimate portrayal of homelessness on the West Coast, offering a raw look at the lives of those often overlooked by society.

3. Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer (2025 TV show)

This series delves into the haunting Gilgo Beach murders, focusing on the victims and their families' quest for justice.

4. Dick Johnson Is Dead (2020 movie)

A filmmaker confronts her father's mortality with dark humor and imagination, creating a poignant exploration of love and loss.

5. Kingdom of Us (2017 movie)

A family's journey through grief after a father's suicide, offering a raw and emotional look at coping and healing.

6. The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping (2024 TV show)

Former students revisit their traumatic experiences at a behavior modification facility, exposing the dark side of such programs.

7. The Perfect Neighbor (2025 movie)

A chilling examination of a neighborhood dispute that escalated tragically, highlighting issues of race and justice.

8. A Deadly American Marriage (2025 movie)

Explores the controversial death of Jason Corbett, unraveling the complexities of love, betrayal, and the search for truth.

9. Take Care of Maya (2023 movie)

A family's battle with the medical system after their daughter is diagnosed with a rare illness, leading to devastating consequences.

10. Evelyn (2019 movie)

A filmmaker and his family embark on a journey to confront the suicide of a loved one, offering a moving exploration of grief and healing.