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10 Best Movies Like Washington Square

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

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#1
The Heiress

The Heiress

1949★ 7.8

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

In 1840s New York, the uneventful and boring days of the daughter of a wealthy doctor come to an end when she meets a dashing poorer man — who may or may not be after her inheritan...

#2
The Age of Innocence

The Age of Innocence

1993★ 7.0

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

In 19th century New York high society, a young lawyer falls in love with a woman separated from her husband, while he is engaged to the woman's cousin....

#3
The House of Mirth

The House of Mirth

2000★ 6.2

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

In early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself betrayed by her friends and exiled from high soci...

#4
The Portrait of a Lady

The Portrait of a Lady

1996★ 6.0

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

Ms. Isabel Archer isn't afraid to challenge societal norms. Impressed by her free spirit, her kindhearted cousin writes her into his fatally ill father's will. Suddenly rich and in...

#5
Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre

1996★ 6.9

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

After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meets the dark, cold, and abrupt ...

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Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights

1970★ 6.4

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

Young orphan Heathcliff is adopted by the wealthy Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, ...

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