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10 Best Movies Like Eleanor

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

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#1
Eleanor the Great

Eleanor the Great

2025★ 6.8

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

94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein tries to rebuild her life after the death of her best friend. As a result, she moves back to New York City after living in Florida for decades....

#2
Shirley

Shirley

2024★ 6.7

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

Shirley Chisholm makes a trailblazing run for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination after becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress....

#3
Jane Fonda in Five Acts

Jane Fonda in Five Acts

2018★ 7.2

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

Girl next door, activist, so-called traitor, fitness tycoon, Oscar winner: Jane Fonda has lived a life of controversy, tragedy and transformation – and she’s done it all in the pub...

#4
The Lion in Winter

The Lion in Winter

1968★ 7.4

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

Henry II and his estranged queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, battle over the choice of an heir....

#5
Moxie

Moxie

2021★ 7.2

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

Inspired by her mom's rebellious past and a confident new friend, a shy 16-year-old publishes an anonymous zine calling out sexism at her school....

#6
Joy

Joy

2024★ 6.8

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

A young nurse, a visionary scientist and an innovative surgeon face opposition from the church, state, media and medical establishment, in their pursuit of the world’s first ‘test ...

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