Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Bitter Sugar

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

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#1
Flo

Flo

2023‱★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bitter Sugar for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

World premiering on the Plage, it tells the story of « the little fiancĂ©e of the Atlantic », who’s career reached its peak with her victory of the Route du Rhum in 1990....

#2
Séraphine

Séraphine

2008‱★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bitter Sugar for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The tragic story of French naïve painter Séraphine Louis aka Séraphine de Senlis (1864-1942), a humble servant who becomes a gifted self-taught painter. Discovered by prominent cri...

#3
Blame It on Fidel!

Blame It on Fidel!

2006‱★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bitter Sugar for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A 9-year-old girl weathers big changes in her household as her parents become radical political activists in 1970-71 Paris....

#4
The Colors of Fire

The Colors of Fire

2022‱★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bitter Sugar for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

February 1927. The funeral of Marcel Péricourt, the most powerful banker in Paris. His daughter Madeleine must take the helm of the financial empire of which she is the heiress. Bu...

#5
Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

2022‱★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bitter Sugar for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

At the turn of the 19th century, Pugilism was the sport of kings and a gifted young boxer fought his way to becoming champion of England....

#6
Mr. Turner

Mr. Turner

2014‱★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bitter Sugar for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Eccentric British painter J.M.W. Turner lives his last 25 years with gusto and secretly becomes involved with a seaside landlady, while his faithful housekeeper bears an unrequite...

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