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10 Best Movies Like The Governess

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

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#1
Peace, Love & Misunderstanding

Peace, Love & Misunderstanding

2011★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Governess for fans of Comedy & Drama & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A conservative lawyer named Diane takes her two teenage children Jake and Zoe to meet their estranged, hippie grandmother in Woodstock after her husband asks for a divorce....

#2
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger

You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger

2010★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Governess for fans of Comedy & Drama & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Two married couples find only trouble and heartache as their complicated lives unfold. After 40 years of marriage, Alfie leaves his wife to pursue what he thinks is happiness with ...

#3
Camille

Camille

2008★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Governess for fans of Comedy & Drama & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A twisted honeymoon adventure about a young couple on their way to Niagara Falls....

#4
The Best Years

The Best Years

2020★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Governess for fans of Comedy & Drama & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Italy from the '80s to the present day, through the dreams, loves, successes and failures of four friends....

#5
Purple Violets

Purple Violets

2007★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Governess for fans of Comedy & Drama & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Patti Petalson is a promising writer, but her marriage and conventional job keep her from her dream. She longs to return to her writing, especially after running into her first lov...

#6
Jack Goes Boating

Jack Goes Boating

2010★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Governess for fans of Comedy & Drama & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A limo driver's blind date sparks a tale of love, betrayal, friendship and grace—centered on two working-class New York City couples....

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