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10 Best Movies Like Madama Butterfly

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

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#1
Cadillac Records

Cadillac Records

2008★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Madama Butterfly for fans of Music. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America's musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Ches...

#2
Coda

Coda

2020★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Madama Butterfly for fans of Music. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A famous pianist at the twilight of his career meets a free-spirited music critic who soon becomes his rock as his mental state deteriorates....

#3
Coyote Ugly

Coyote Ugly

2000★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Madama Butterfly for fans of Music. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Graced with a velvet voice, 21-year-old Violet Sanford heads to New York to pursue her dream of becoming a songwriter only to find her aspirations sidelined by the accolades and no...

#4
The Most Hated Woman in America

The Most Hated Woman in America

2017★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Madama Butterfly for fans of Crime. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The true story of Madalyn Murray O'Hair -- iconoclast, opportunist, and outspoken atheist -- from her controversial rise to her untimely demise....

#5
For the Boys

For the Boys

1991★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Madama Butterfly for fans of Music. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Talented USO entertainer Dixie Leonard and comedian Eddie Sparks deal with their relationship over the course of 5 decades from World War II to the Vietnam War era to their twiligh...

#6
Take the Lead

Take the Lead

2006★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Madama Butterfly for fans of Music. 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 ...

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