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10 Best Movies Like We Have a Pope

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

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#1
Red Wood Pigeon

Red Wood Pigeon

1989★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to We Have a Pope for fans of Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Michele is a Communist MP who loses his memory in a car crash—although nobody seems to notice. Over the course of a water polo match ahead of election day, he begins to remember hi...

#2
The Yes Man

The Yes Man

1991★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to We Have a Pope for fans of Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Cesare Botero, an ambitious and corrupt young minister, hires a new spokesman, honest and polite high school professor Luciano Sandulli....

#3
Don't Tell

Don't Tell

2006★ 6.1

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

Sabina has a regular life. She is satisfied with her job and her love for Franco. Lately nightmares start disturbing her, and almost in the same time she discovers to be pregnant. ...

#4
One Night

One Night

2012★ 5.7

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

In Havana, Raul dreams of escaping to Miami. Accused of assault, he appeals to Elio to help him reach the forbidden world 90 miles across the ocean. One night, full of hope, they f...

#5
Sandra

Sandra

1965★ 7.0

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

Sandra returns to her hometown to take care of family business, but childhood memories and secrets soon overcome her....

#6
Vixen!

Vixen!

1968★ 5.4

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

In a Canadian mountain resort, Vixen resides with her naive pilot husband. While he's away flying in tourists, she sleeps with practically everybody including a husband and his wif...