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10 Best Movies Like Lucky Jim

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

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#1
The Browning Version

The Browning Version

1994★ 6.4

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

Andrew Crocker-Harris is an embittered and disliked teacher of Greek and Latin at a British prep school. After nearly 20 years of service, he is being forced to retire for 'health ...

#2
Won't Back Down

Won't Back Down

2012★ 6.1

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

Jamie Fitzpatrick and Nona Alberts are two women from opposites sides of the social and economic track, but they have one thing in common: a mission to fix their community's broken...

#3
The Browning Version

The Browning Version

1951★ 7.6

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

Andrew Crocker-Harris has been forced from his position as the classics master at an English public school due to poor health. As he winds up his final term, he discovers not only ...

#4
Waiting for Anya

Waiting for Anya

2020★ 6.3

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

During the harrows of WWII, Jo, a young shepherd along with the help of the widow Horcada, helps to smuggle Jewish children across the border from southern France into Spain....

#5
Eleanor the Great

Eleanor the Great

2025★ 6.9

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

94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein tries to rebuild her life after the death of her best friend. As a result, she moves back to New York City after living in Florida for decades....

#6
Edie

Edie

2018★ 6.3

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

To try and overcome a lifetime of bitterness and resentment, 83-year-old Edie decides that it is never too late. After packing an old camping bag, she leaves her life behind and em...

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