Is It Really So Strange?
Directed by William E. Jones
Making the connection between The Smiths' working-class, Manchester-raised, ethnic Irish experience and that of the sons and daughters of Latino immigrants in Los Angeles, Is It Really So Strange? is the first documentary that allows the fans themselves to speak at length about their lives, their loves and their brief encounters with their idol.
Decade ranking
Explore where Is It Really So Strange? fits among the best movies of the 2000s.
Open best movies of the 2000s
Language ranking
See how Is It Really So Strange? compares with other top-ranked English documentary movies from 2004.
Open best english documentary movies of 2004
More like this
Explore public related-title picks for viewers looking for movies like Is It Really So Strange?.
Open movies like Is It Really So Strange?
Where to watch
Open the answer-first viewing guide for Is It Really So Strange?, including current streaming, rental, and purchase options.
Open where to watch Is It Really So Strange?