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10 Best Movies Like Bachelor Mother

If you loved Bachelor Mother, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir

1947★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bachelor Mother for fans of Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In 1900, young widow Lucy Muir learns that her seaside cottage is haunted and forms a unique relationship with the ghost....

#2
42nd Street

42nd Street

1933★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bachelor Mother for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A producer puts on what may be his last Broadway show, and at the last moment a chorus girl has to replace the star....

#3
In Name Only

In Name Only

1939★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bachelor Mother for fans of Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A wealthy man falls for a widow but is locked into a loveless marriage with a woman who has contrived to convince his parents she is the ideal wife....

#4
Bright Eyes

Bright Eyes

1934★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bachelor Mother for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

An orphaned girl is taken in by a snobbish family at the insistence of their rich, crotchety uncle, even as her devoted aviator godfather fights for custody....

#5
Easy Living

Easy Living

1937★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bachelor Mother for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

J.B. Ball, a rich financier, gets fed up with his free-spending family. He takes his wife's just-bought (very expensive) sable coat and throws it out the window, it lands on poor h...

#6
The Santa Claus Brothers

The Santa Claus Brothers

2002★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bachelor Mother for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

This tale of Santa's 3 sons seeks the true meaning of Christmas. Kevin McDonald and Richard Kind add voices that instill a genuine comedy feel. With a southern California twist and...