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10 Best Movies Like A lesson in parenting

If you loved A lesson in parenting, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Devil Is a Woman

The Devil Is a Woman

1935★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A lesson in parenting for fans of Drama & Comedy & History. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

In the carnival in Spain in the beginning of the Twentieth Century, the exiled republican Antonio Galvan comes from Paris masquerade to enjoy the party and visit his friend Capt. D...

#2
Mayerling

Mayerling

1968★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A lesson in parenting for fans of Drama & History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria clashes with his father, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, over implementing progressive policies for their country. Rudolf soon feels he is a man b...

#3
Adventures of a Mathematician

Adventures of a Mathematician

2021★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A lesson in parenting for fans of Drama & History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The warmhearted story of Polish immigrant and mathematician Stan Ulam, who moved to the U.S. in the 1930s. Stan deals with the difficult losses of family and friends all while help...

#4
Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping

Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping

2016★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A lesson in parenting for fans of Comedy & Documentary. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Patton Oswalt delivers a fresh hour plus of stand-up, covering everything from misery to defeat to hopelessness. It's his most upbeat special to date....

#5
American Pie: Revealed

American Pie: Revealed

2004★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A lesson in parenting for fans of Comedy & Documentary. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Documentary about the making of American Pie (1999), American Pie 2 (2001) and American Wedding (2003)....

#6
Van Gogh: Painted with Words

Van Gogh: Painted with Words

2010★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A lesson in parenting for fans of Drama & Documentary. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A drama-documentary presented by Alan Yentob, with Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role. Every word spoken by the actors in this film is sourced from the letters that Van Gogh sen...

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