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10 Best Movies Like My Mother

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

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#1
We Have a Pope

We Have a Pope

2011★ 6.8

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

The newly elected Pope suffers a panic attack just as he is about to greet the faithful who have gathered to see him. His advisors, unable to convince him he is the right man for t...

#2
The Earrings of Madame de...

The Earrings of Madame de...

1953★ 7.5

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

In late 19th century France, the Countess Louise, wife of a wealthy general, sells the earrings her husband gave her on their wedding day to pay off her secret debts, then claims t...

#3
Madame and Her Niece

Madame and Her Niece

1969★ 4.8

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

Michelle De Winter lives the good life, wining and dining with only the richest men who are fortunate to cross her path. Her daughter Yvette, whom Michelle insists on introducing a...

#4
Anatolian Eagles

Anatolian Eagles

2011★ 6.1

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

Onur, Ayşe, Mustafa, Tunç ve Fatih. Onlar, gökyüzüne hakim birer pilot olma hayaliyle yaşayan genç havacılar. Hayalleri yükseklerde fakat hedefe giderken yaşadıkları bin türlü zorl...

#5
Besieged

Besieged

1998★ 6.6

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

While in exile in Italy, an African woman finds herself trying to get back home and free her imprisoned husband. But the only man that can help her do so is in love with her....

#6
The Sparrow

The Sparrow

2022★ 5.4

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

A teenager lies about his brother's death and struggles to face the consequences that unfold until his domineering father offers the possibility of forgiveness....