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10 Best Movies Like Sophie's Misfortunes

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

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#1
Declaration of War

Declaration of War

2011★ 7.1

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

Roméo and Juliette are two young actors. They fall in love at first sight, move in together and make a baby. A love story and the founding of a home like millions of others. Except...

#2
Snowed Inn Christmas

Snowed Inn Christmas

2017★ 6.9

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

Jenna Hudson and Kevin Jenner are polar opposites working for the same online publication in New York City. With both having nowhere they want to be for Christmas, they volunteer f...

#3
Jacqueline Sauvage: It Was Him or Me

Jacqueline Sauvage: It Was Him or Me

2018★ 7.7

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

On Monday, September 10, 2012, Jacqueline Sauvage shot her husband the back three times. She then learned that their son had just committed suicide. And so the most publicized tria...

#4
My Sweet Pepper Land

My Sweet Pepper Land

2014★ 7.1

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

Baran, a war hero, becomes sheriff of the capital and refuses to bow down to a tribal chief....

#5
The Volcano

The Volcano

2013★ 5.6

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

The eruption of the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull causes major disruptions to travelers' plans around the world. For Alain and Valérie, it's a catastrophe. Because to make it ...

#6
Take the Lead

Take the Lead

2006★ 6.9

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

A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students' tastes, together they create ...