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10 Best Movies Like Marigolds in August

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

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#1
Köln 75

Köln 75

2025★ 7.2

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

The true story of Vera Brandes, teenage patron saint of the 1970s Cologne music scene, who risked everything to organize the greatest solo concert in music history: Keith Jarrett’s...

#2
Sarafina!

Sarafina!

1992★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Marigolds in August for fans of Music. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The plot centers on students involved in the Soweto Riots, in opposition to the implementation of Afrikaans as the language of instruction in schools. The stage version presents a ...

#3
The Secret Life of Bees

The Secret Life of Bees

2008★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Marigolds in August for fans of Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Set in South Carolina in 1964, this is the tale of Lily Owens a 14 year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother. To escape her lonely life and troubled relationshi...

#4
Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story

Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story

2025★ 6.2

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

Unravel the case of Utah therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, whose child abuse arrest with parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke exposed a twisted tale of manipulation....

#5
Carmen Jones

Carmen Jones

1954★ 6.1

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

In this musical set in an all-Black army camp, civilian parachute maker and "hot bundle" Carmen Jones is desired by many of the men. Naturally, she wants Joe, who's engaged to swee...

#6
Belle

Belle

2013★ 7.1

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

Dido Elizabeth Bell, the illegitimate, mixed-race daughter of a Royal Navy admiral, plays an important role in the campaign to abolish slavery in England....

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