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10 Best Movies Like Black Irish

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

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#1
Ordinary People

Ordinary People

1980★ 7.4

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

Beth, Calvin, and their son Conrad are living in the aftermath of the death of the other son. Conrad is overcome by grief and misplaced guilt to the extent of a suicide attempt. He...

#2
Small Things Like These

Small Things Like These

2024★ 6.7

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

In 1985, while working as a coal merchant to support his family, Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers truths of his own; forcing him to ...

#3
Angela's Ashes

Angela's Ashes

1999★ 7.3

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

An Irish Catholic family returns to 1930s Limerick after a child's death in America. The unemployed I.R.A. veteran father struggles with poverty, prejudice, and alcoholism as the f...

#4
Home Run

Home Run

2013★ 6.2

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

A pro ball player with a substance abuse problem is forced into rehab in his hometown, finding new hope when he gets honest about his checkered past, and takes on coaching duties f...

#5
Nowhere Special

Nowhere Special

2020★ 7.2

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

John, a 35-year-old window cleaner, has dedicated his life to bringing up his 4-year-old son, Michael, after the child's mother left them soon after giving birth. When John is give...

#6
Where Hope Grows

Where Hope Grows

2014★ 7.3

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

Calvin Campbell is a former professional baseball player sent to an early retirement due to his panic attacks at the plate. Even though he had all the talent for the big leagues, h...

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