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10 Best Movies Like The Drunkard

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

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#1
White Oleander

White Oleander

2002★ 7.0

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

A teenager journeys through a series of foster homes after her mother goes to prison for committing a crime of passion....

#2
The Investigation of Lucy Letby

The Investigation of Lucy Letby

2026★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Drunkard for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An engaging and thought-provoking look at Lucy Letby, the former nurse serving life in prison after being convicted of the murders of seven infants and the attempted murders of sev...

#3
Erin Brockovich

Erin Brockovich

2000★ 7.4

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

A twice-divorced mother of three who sees an injustice, takes on the bad guy and wins -- with a little help from her push-up bra. Erin goes to work for an attorney and comes across...

#4
Bastard Out of Carolina

Bastard Out of Carolina

1996★ 7.2

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

A poor, struggling South Carolinian mother and daughter face painful choices with their resolve and pride. Bone, the eldest daughter, and Anney her tired mother, grow both closer a...

#5
Sherrybaby

Sherrybaby

2006★ 6.1

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

After serving time in prison, former drug addict Sherry Swanson returns home to reclaim her young daughter from family members who have been raising the child. Sherry's family, esp...

#6
The Safety of Objects

The Safety of Objects

2002★ 6.5

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

In a suburban landscape, the lives of several families interlace with loss, despair and personal crisis. Esther Gold has lost focus on all but caring for her comatose son, Paul, an...

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