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10 Best Movies Like Julia

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

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#1
Tokyo Sonata

Tokyo Sonata

2008★ 7.4

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

A young boy takes interest in piano while his family begins to disintegrate around him after his father loses his job....

#2
The Unknown Woman

The Unknown Woman

2006★ 7.2

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

Irena, a Ukrainian woman, comes to Italy looking for a job as a maid. She does everything she can to become a beloved nanny for an adorable little girl, Thea. However, that is just...

#3
Rebels

Rebels

2019★ 6.1

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

Sandra, a young woman forced to leave the south of France to flee a violent husband. Without attachment, she returned to Boulogne-sur-Mer, the city of her childhood which she left ...

#4
All the Mornings of the World

All the Mornings of the World

1991★ 7.1

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

Following the death of his wife, a renowned musician ostracises himself from the outer world and dedicates his life to music. However, his life changes when a young man approaches ...

#5
I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster

I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster

2008★ 7.3

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

Told in four vignettes, this existential comedy relates the exploits of four aspiring criminals who hope to improve their lot, but find that they might not have what it takes for a...

#6
Dude, Where's My Car?

Dude, Where's My Car?

2000★ 5.5

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

Two stoners wake up after a night of partying and cannot remember where they parked their car....