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10 Best Movies Like When Father Was Away on Business

If you loved When Father Was Away on Business, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

#1
When I Grow Up, I'll Be a Kangaroo

When I Grow Up, I'll Be a Kangaroo

2004★ 8.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When Father Was Away on Business for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A young student Braca is trying to seduce a beautiful model Iris. Although they are from two different worlds, they both try not to show it. In another story, Šomi and Duje anxious...

#2
La Chienne

La Chienne

1931★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When Father Was Away on Business for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Cashier Maurice Legrand is married to Adele, a terror. By chance, he meets Lucienne, "Lulu", and make her his mistress. He thinks he finally met love, but Lulu is nothing but a str...

#3
A Dog's Life

A Dog's Life

1918★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When Father Was Away on Business for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The Tramp and his dog companion struggle to survive in the inner city....

#4
The Life of Oharu

The Life of Oharu

1952★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When Father Was Away on Business for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In 17th century Edo Period Japan, a noblewoman's banishment for her love affair with a lowly page signals the beginning of her inexorable fall....

#5
Wild Orchid

Wild Orchid

1989★ 5.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When Father Was Away on Business for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A woman lawyer becomes mesmerized by a self-made millionaire during an encounter in Rio setting off a series of erotic encounters....

#6
Tito and Me

Tito and Me

1992★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When Father Was Away on Business for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

At his school, 10-year-old Zoran wins the competition for the best essay about Tito. His reward is participation in the march "Revolutionary trails" to Tito's hometown of Kumrovec....