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10 Best Movies Like Donovan

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

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#1
Alex of Venice

Alex of Venice

2015★ 5.9

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

After her stay-at-home husband leaves her, a workaholic lawyer finds that she is not completely up to the tasks of caring for her young son, ailing father and household all by hers...

#2
Helen

Helen

2009★ 6.5

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

On the outside, Helen has it all – a loving family and a successful career – but when her suppressed mental illness resurfaces, the world crumbles around her. Crippled by depressio...

#3
Cyrus

Cyrus

2010★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Donovan for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

With John's social life at a standstill and his ex-wife about to get remarried, a down on his luck divorcée finally meets the woman of his dreams, only to discover she has another ...

#4
The Girl in the Book

The Girl in the Book

2015★ 5.8

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

The story of a young writer's transformation when her past invades her present....

#5
God's Pocket

God's Pocket

2014★ 5.8

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

A boozy lowlife tries to bury the truth about his crazy stepson's suspicious death, but a nosy newspaper columnist and the young man's mother complicate matters....

#6
Chéri

Chéri

2009★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Donovan for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The son of a courtesan retreats into a fantasy world after being forced to end his relationship with the older woman who educated him in the ways of love....

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