Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Ordinary People List

  • The Pursuit of Happyness - Both explore themes of family dynamics and personal struggles.
  • A River Runs Through It - Focused on family relationships and the impact of tradition and loss.
  • Dead Poets Society - Examines personal growth, family expectations, and the search for identity.
  • Terms of Endearment - Centers on a complex mother-daughter relationship throughout life.
  • Little Children - Explores suburban life and the challenges of familial responsibilities.
  • The Family Stone - Involves family dynamics during a holiday gathering and the strains that come with them.
  • The Spectacular Now - Focuses on adolescent struggles and family issues affecting young adults.
  • Blue Valentine - A raw and honest portrayal of a troubled relationship over time.
  • The Breakfast Club - Deals with the complexities of teenage life and parental pressures.
  • Rain Man - Explores familial relationships, sacrifice, and personal growth.
  • Garden State - Addresses issues of identity, mental health, and familial expectations.
  • Boyhood - A unique coming-of-age story focusing on family and life transitions.
  • August: Osage County - Explores dark family secrets and the complexities of familial relationships.
  • Synecdoche, New York - Examines life, death, and the impact of relationships over time.
  • This Is Your Death - A dark look at personal and family conflicts revolving around reality television.
  • Manchester by the Sea - Explores grief, personal struggle, and complex family relationships.
  • Pieces of April - Showcases a family's Thanksgiving reunion filled with tension and reconciliation.
  • Doubt - Examines moral ambiguity, faith, and family within a school setting.
  • What’s Eating Gilbert Grape - Focuses on family responsibilities and personal sacrifice.
  • The Royal Tenenbaums - A dark comedy about a dysfunctional family and their relationships.
  • Life is Beautiful - A touching story of family, love, and resilience in hard times.
  • The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Explores themes of adolescence, friendship, and family difficulties.
  • The Fault in Our Stars - A poignant examination of love, loss, and family.
  • Eighth Grade - Centers on teenage challenges and the importance of family support.
  • Good Will Hunting - Articulates issues of personal growth, healing, and relationships.
  • Ordinary Grace - Explores loss and familial bonds in a small-town setting.
  • The British Crown - Focuses on the pressures of family duty and personal crises.
  • A Beautiful Mind - Deals with mental health and its impact on family life.
  • The Kite Runner - Explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and familial ties.
  • The Good Father - A poignant reflection on parenting and the consequences of choices made.
  • The Way Way Back - Portrays the challenges of adolescence alongside family dynamics during a summer.
  • All the Real Girls - Character-driven story that delves into relationships and family expectations.
  • The Station Agent - Focuses on human connections, isolation, and personal journeys.
  • Stranger Than Fiction - Explores existential questions and family life intertwined with humor.
  • The Pursuit of Love - Deals with family relationships and societal expectations.
  • Mother! - A psychological exploration of family dynamics and personal turmoil.
  • August: Osage County - Another exploration of family tensions and dark family secrets.
  • The Last Picture Show - A coming-of-age story that reflects on loss, relationships, and growing up.
  • Running on Empty - Focuses on family drama centered around parental sacrifice and rebellion.
  • In the Bedroom - Explores grief and family dynamics post-tragedy.
  • The Kids Are All Right - Examines modern family structures and the challenges that arise.
  • The Amazing Spider-Man - Even superhero narratives can offer a glimpse into themes of loss and family.
  • The Lovely Bones - Deals with loss, family grief, and the impact of tragedy.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 2006 United States of America 568904 8 Movie Released PG-13
2 1992 United States of America 66174 7.2 Movie Released
3 1989 United States of America 556046 8.1 Movie Released
4 1983 United States of America 66289 7.4 Movie Released PG
5
Little Children
Little Children
137 min
2006 United States of America 117614 7.5 Movie Released R
6 2005 United States of America 75632 6.3 Movie Released PG-13
7 2013 United States of America 162366 7 Movie Released
8
Blue Valentine
Blue Valentine
112 min
2010 United States of America 213140 7.3 Movie Released
9 1985 United States of America 442607 7.8 Movie Released R
10
Rain Man
Rain Man
134 min
1988 United States of America 551431 8 Movie Released R
11
Garden State
Garden State
102 min
2004 United States of America 224058 7.4 Movie Released
12
Boyhood
Boyhood
166 min
2014 United States of America 369349 7.9 Movie Released
13 2013 United States of America 96068 7.2 Movie Released
14 2008 United States of America 99176 7.5 Movie Released R
15 2016 United States of America 318572 7.8 Movie Released
16 2003 United States of America 22209 7 Movie Released
17
Doubt
Doubt
104 min
2008 United States of America 136861 7.5 Movie Released
18 2001 United States of America 315566 7.6 Movie Released R
19 1997 Italy 750960 8.6 Movie Released PG-13
20 2012 United States of America 553835 7.9 Movie Released
21 2014 United States of America 405184 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
22
Eighth Grade
Eighth Grade
94 min
2018 United States of America 83216 7.4 Movie Released
23 1997 United States of America 1086590 8.3 Movie Released R
24 2001 United States of America 996118 8.2 Movie Released
25
The Kite Runner
The Kite Runner
128 min
2007 China 82835 7.6 Movie Released
26 1985 United Kingdom 679 6.3 Movie Released R
27 2013 United States of America 158093 7.4 Movie Released
28 2003 United States of America 11074 6.7 Movie Released
29 2003 United States of America 73999 7.6 Movie Released
30 2006 United Kingdom 237510 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
31
The Pursuit of Love
The Pursuit of Love
59 min
SS 1 EP 3
2021 United Kingdom 5533 6.7 Serie Ended
32
mother!
mother!
121 min
2017 United States of America 252629 6.6 Movie Released R
33 1971 United States of America 52942 8 Movie Released R
34 1988 United States of America 18134 7.6 Movie Released PG-13
35
In the Bedroom
In the Bedroom
130 min
2001 United States of America 42685 7.4 Movie Released
36 2010 United States of America 135066 7 Movie Released
37 2012 United States of America 710522 6.9 Movie Released PG-13
38 2009 United Kingdom 181322 6.6 Movie Released PG-13
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