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10 Best Movies Like Limelight

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

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#1
Monsieur Verdoux

Monsieur Verdoux

1947★ 7.7

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

The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off....

#2
Trading Mom

Trading Mom

1994★ 6.0

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

The Martin kids learn of a magic spell that will take them to the 'mommy market' so they can get a more user friendly model. After giving a few other moms a try, they want their ow...

#3
Woman in Chains

Woman in Chains

1968★ 6.9

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

Gallery director Stanislas bolsters the development of modern art with his collection of surprising works. His newest acquisition is a sculpture by Gilbert, whose wife Josée is cap...

#4
The Little Colonel

The Little Colonel

1935★ 6.5

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

After Southern belle Elizabeth Lloyd runs off to marry Yankee Jack Sherman, her father, a former Confederate colonel during the Civil War, vows to never speak to her again. Several...

#5
Sfrattato cerca casa equo canone

Sfrattato cerca casa equo canone

1983★ 5.6

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

Marino Stroppaghetti is a breadwinner in a layoff fund who, in order to make some money, arranges himself by doing small tailoring jobs at home. Desperate for having received the e...

#6
La feria de las flores

La feria de las flores

1943★ 5.6

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

Ranchera melodrama/romance....