← Back to Review

10 Best Movies Like Mothers

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

#1
Dune

Dune

1984★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Mothers for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In the year 10,191, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spice is vital to space travel. ...

#2
The Gospel According to St. Matthew

The Gospel According to St. Matthew

1965★ 7.4

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

Along a rocky, barren coastline, Jesus begins teaching, primarily using parables. He attracts disciples; he's stern, brusque, and demanding. His parables often take on the powers t...

#3
Joker

Joker

2019★ 8.1

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

During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure....

#4
The Cameraman

The Cameraman

1928★ 7.8

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

A photographer takes up newsreel shooting to impress a secretary....

#5
Accattone

Accattone

1961★ 7.7

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

A pimp with no other means to provide for himself finds his life spiralling out of control when his prostitute is sent to prison....

#6
Cries and Whispers

Cries and Whispers

1972★ 7.9

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

As Agnes slowly dies of cancer, her sisters are so immersed in their own psychic pains that they are unable to offer her the support she needs....