Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 17, 2026

10 Best Movies Like MARIA

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

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#1
The Royal Nanny

The Royal Nanny

2022★ 6.6

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

Claire is an MI5 agent who goes undercover as the royal nanny. She must overcome the challenges of her assignment, like resisting the charms of Prince Colin, while keeping the fami...

#2
The Christmas Shoes

The Christmas Shoes

2002★ 6.9

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

Two separate stories mesh - in the first, a young music teacher, Maggie Andrews, begins dying of a heart condition and her son Nathan tries to get a pair of Christmas shoes for her...

#3
The Wedding March

The Wedding March

2016★ 6.1

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

When former college sweethearts Olivia Pershing and Mick Turner are unexpectedly reunited the weekend of Olivia's wedding, the former couple initially locks horns but as the events...

#4
A Dog's Will

A Dog's Will

2000★ 8.4

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

The lively João Grilo and the sly Chicó are poor guys living in the hinterland who cheat a bunch of people in a small town in Northeastern Brazil. When they die, they have to be ju...

#5
Emma

Emma

1996★ 6.6

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

Emma Woodhouse is a congenial young lady who delights in meddling in other people’s affairs. She is perpetually trying to unite men and women who are utterly wrong for each other. ...

#6
Home for Christmas Day

Home for Christmas Day

2017★ 5.9

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

Jane is a single mother dead set on protecting her teenage daughter Betsy from the harsh realities of life. When Betsy falls in love with an enlisted man, Jane tries her best to st...

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