Movies like I Am a Yenish – A Journey Through the Fifth Switzerland (1996)
The best movies like I Am a Yenish – A Journey Through the Fifth Switzerland (1996) are Fuck (2006), My Mom Jayne (2025) and Ex Libris: The New York Public Library (2017). If I Am a Yenish – A Journey Through the Fifth Switzerland hooked you with its documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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- NewestA Toxic Love Story (2026)Released 2026
- In GermanThe Yenish - Fighting for Recognition (2025)Also in German
Fuck (2006)
A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMy Mom Jayne (2025)
Through deeply personal interviews with her siblings and an examination of the photographs, letters, and belongings left behind, Mariska assembles a new portrait of her mother Jayne Mansfield, an extraordinary and complex woman.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisEx Libris: The New York Public Library (2017)
A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCapital in the Twenty-First Century (2019)
Film adaptation of French economist Thomas Piketty's ground-breaking global bestseller of the same name: an eye-opening journey through wealth and power.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTrainwreck: The Real Project X (2025)
A night of drunken chaos rocks a quiet Dutch town in this shocking documentary about a teen's birthday invite that accidentally went viral on Facebook.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
SnoozefestMovies like this35 Up (1991)
Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTo Kill a Tiger (2023)
Ranjit, a farmer in India, takes on the fight of his life when he demands justice for his 13-year-old daughter, the victim of a brutal gang rape. His decision to support his daughter is virtually unheard of, and his journey unprecedented.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisA Toxic Love Story (2026)
A string of threatening emails escalates into a revenge plot involving a newly married US marshal and his ex-girlfriend.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Class of ‘92 (2013)
A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil and Gary Neville). The film covers the period 1992-1999, culminating in Manchester United's European Cup triumph.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like this21 Up (1977)
After another 7 year wait, director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born children from Seven Up! and 7 Plus Seven. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMemories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes (2021)
Serial killer Dennis Nilsen narrates his life and horrific crimes via a series of chilling audiotapes recorded from his jail cell.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCome See Me in the Good Light (2025)
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.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDownloaded (2013)
A documentary that explores the downloading revolution; the kids that created it, the bands and the businesses that were affected by it, and its impact on the world at large.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Curious Birth of Benjamin Button (2009)
A documentary about the making of David Fincher's 2008 film THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. Virtually every element in the evolution of the Fincher's film is documented here, from the project's attachment to numerous other directors during the 1990s, to its shoot in 2006 and 2007 in New Orleans, to its complex, CGI-intensive postproduction process.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisOne of Us (2017)
Penetrating the insular world of New York's Hasidic community, focusing on three individuals driven to break away despite threats of retaliation.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDrew: The Man Behind the Poster (2013)
A documentary on legendary movie-poster artist Drew Struzan.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAvatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022)
An inside look at one of the most anticipated movie sequels ever with James Cameron and cast.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDavid Byrne's American Utopia (2020)
A filmed version of David Byrne's Broadway show, a unifying musical celebration that inspires audiences to connect to each other and to the global community.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like this28 Up (1985)
Just two years away from turning 30, participants in Michael Apted's documentary series are facing serious questions of identity and purpose, wondering whether they've found their place in the world.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLionel Messi: Destiny (2023)
Behind-the-scenes documentary about how Lionel Messi succeeded in lifting the World Cup – the only trophy to have eluded him in an incredible career.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Yenish - Fighting for Recognition (2025)
The Yenish ethnic minority has lived in Europe for centuries. They used to lead a nomadic life, first in horse-drawn wagons, later in cars with caravans. They have experienced discrimination and persecution. During the Nazi era, many perished in concentration camps. Now they are fighting against being forgotten and for the preservation of their traditions.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Forgotten Traveller People - The Yenish (2023)
Hardly anyone knows who they are. Yet there are a surprisingly large number of Yenish people in German-speaking countries. This mysterious ethnic group is familiar to many without their knowledge: basket weavers by the roadside, peddlers, knife sharpeners, but also performers and carousel operators. The Yenish have always been a people of travelers. They have existed in Central Europe for over a thousand years. They have their own culture and their own language – and they are something very special.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
When the Road Calls! (2001)
A documentary about Yenish people in Germany in 2001.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
The Last Free Humans (1992)
The Yenish (traveling people) in Switzerland view their homes on wheels and their nomadic lifestyle as their freedom. This has repeatedly been met with hostility from the prevailing sense of bourgeois law and order, with devastating consequences for the travelers. The documentary film looks back at the unbelievable chapter of Yenish persecution by the aid organization "Kinder der Landstrasse," which, under the guise of racial hygiene and a benevolent facade, expelled, deported, and forcibly resettled the traveling people from the 1930s onward. Two victims recount their suffering. By offering insights into the contemporary lives of the Yenish, the film becomes more than just a historical document. via: Filmdienst
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Take Me Away (2004)
Second chapter of documentaries cycle by Marie Dumora about Yenish family in Alsace. James and Jim, Anthony and the others are about to pass their CAP (Certificate of Professional Aptitude). They are 17 years old and living in Alsace. They live with other boys in the Mertian Institute and will soon be free to find jobs and become men. Trying to stay on the straight and narrow when everything around you and sometimes inside you is falling apart; sticking to the path, the right one when on either side are girls, bowling, mopeds (of others), fights and fields of poppies. Making oneself a place in the sun in this vast world with a sander and a chisel, preferably the best, the least bad or the one that’s left. Via: Film Documentaire FR
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2001 (2001)
Go where no one has gone with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Uncensored 2001. You'll be shocked to see what really goes on behind the scenes. Join the world's top models in the hottest suits from the 2001 Issue, shot in the world's most exotic locales.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Cause of Death: Unknown (2017)
After her sister died suddenly and unexpectedly while being treated with prescription antipsychotics, director Anniken Hoel begins a global investigation into the crimes of the pharmaceutical industry.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
The Typist (2015)
From the archives of the “queer Smithsonian,” San Francisco’s GLBT Historical Society, comes the forgotten history of a gay Korean War veteran tasked with writing the military discharges of outed gay seamen. The Typist details a conflicted clerk’s participation in discrimination and his divided allegiance to homosexuality and heroism.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
The Peter Kay Story (2016)
Documentary tracing the remarkable career of one of Britain’s best-loved and most successful comedians. Charting Peter’s journey from humble beginnings to superstardom featuring contributions from people who know him or have worked with him, as well as his fans and biographers.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Petit Taxi (2022)
Charismatic taxi driver Oussama crisscrosses Casablanca day and night, picking up passengers and taking them to their destinations. Along the way, the driver and his customers invariably end up in lively conversations about major and minor topics, ranging from day-to-day worries to serious issues and big dreams.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like I Am a Yenish – A Journey Through the Fifth Switzerland?
The closest matches to I Am a Yenish – A Journey Through the Fifth Switzerland are Fuck (2006), My Mom Jayne (2025) and Ex Libris: The New York Public Library (2017). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after I Am a Yenish – A Journey Through the Fifth Switzerland?
Start with Fuck (2006), the closest match to I Am a Yenish – A Journey Through the Fifth Switzerland.
What is the newest movie like I Am a Yenish – A Journey Through the Fifth Switzerland?
A Toxic Love Story (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there German movies like I Am a Yenish – A Journey Through the Fifth Switzerland?
Yes: The Yenish - Fighting for Recognition (2025), Forgotten Traveller People - The Yenish (2023) and The Last Free Humans (1992).
How are movies similar to I Am a Yenish – A Journey Through the Fifth Switzerland chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside I Am a Yenish – A Journey Through the Fifth Switzerland, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.