Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Merchant of Venice List
- Othello - Another Shakespearean play that explores themes of jealousy and betrayal.
- The Tempest - A Shakespearean tale about magic, betrayal, and redemption.
- Romeo + Juliet - A modern retelling of a classic Shakespearean tragedy involving love and conflict.
- Macbeth - A dark tale filled with ambition, power, and moral conflict, similar in tone.
- The Lion in Winter - Political intrigue and complicated familial relationships akin to those in Venice.
- A Midsummer Night's Dream - Another Shakespeare play that combines romance and comedic elements.
- The Taming of the Shrew - Explores gender roles and relationships in a comedic style similar to Merchant.
- Much Ado About Nothing - Themes of love, deception, and wit similar to those in The Merchant of Venice.
- The Merchant of Venice (2004) - A film adaptation of Shakespeare's play itself directly relates to the original.
- King Lear - A tragic tale of betrayal, power struggle, and madness.
- The Crucible - Explores themes of justice and hysteria, akin to the conflicts of morality in Venice.
- Chocolat - Influence of community morals and personal choices in a similar narrative style.
- The Kite Runner - Themes of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption in a culturally rich narrative.
- Dead Poets Society - Explores individualism versus societal expectations, similar to the constraints faced in Venice.
- Good Will Hunting - A story of personal struggle against societal norms.
- The Great Gatsby - Examines themes of class, love, and betrayal similar to those in Merchant.
- The Godfather - Themes of power, loyalty, and revenge resonate with the moral dilemmas in Venice.
- Les Misérables - Themes of justice and mercy, similar moral quandaries are explored.
- The Count of Monte Cristo - A tale of betrayal and revenge, paralleling Shylock's narrative.
- Atonement - Themes of love and the consequences of one's actions are resonant throughout.
- Pride and Prejudice - Explores societal pressures in relationships, similar to merchant class conflict.
- The Piano - Themes of personal sacrifice and moral complexity.
- The Merchant of Venice (1980) - Another adaptation of the play showcasing the core themes.
- Midsomer Murders - Mystery and societal critique akin to the circumstances in Venice.
- The Other Boleyn Girl - Themes of rivalry and betrayal within a historical context.
- Cloud Atlas - Interconnected stories exploring moral choices across timelines.
- Fiddler on the Roof - Themes of tradition versus change and societal judgments are core to both stories.
- The Others - A dark, atmospheric story with moral implications that parallel Venice's themes.
- Perfume: The Story of a Murderer - Examines obsession, desire, and societal rejection.
- Twelve Angry Men - A study of justice and moral dilemmas faced within society.
- The Secret of My Success - Features ambition, deception, and navigating societal hierarchies.
- The Seventh Seal - Explores existential questions and moral dilemmas like The Merchant of Venice.
- Shutter Island - Delves into psychological struggles akin to the emotive storytelling of Merchant.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - A narrative of personal struggle against societal pressure.
- The King's Speech - A tale of overcoming personal struggles within societal constraints.
- The Hunt - Explores themes of society's judgment and personal integrity.
- Revolutionary Road - Examines societal pressures and personal discontent, similar to Merchant's themes.
- A History of Violence - Deals with themes of morality and societal judgment.
- Mystic River - Themes of guilt, revenge and the complexity of human relationships.
- The Last Temptation of Christ - Explores themes of sacrifice and moral conflict.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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1951 | France | Drama | 9567 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
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2010 | India | Drama | 8236 | 5.3 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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1996 | Australia | Drama | 246808 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 4 |
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2015 | France | Drama | 59796 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 5 |
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1968 | United Kingdom | Drama | 34528 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 6 |
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1999 | Italy | Comedy | 27213 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 7 |
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1967 | Italy | Comedy | 8790 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 8 |
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1993 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 52513 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 9 |
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2018 | United Kingdom | Drama | 4401 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 |
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1996 | United States of America | Drama | 40481 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 11 |
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2000 | United Kingdom | Drama | 203389 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 12 |
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2007 | China | Drama | 82835 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 13 |
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1989 | United States of America | Comedy | 556046 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
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1997 | United States of America | Drama | 1086590 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 15 |
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2013 | United States of America | Drama | 603835 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 16 |
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1972 | United States of America | Crime | 2040040 | 9.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 17 |
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2012 | United Kingdom | Drama | 348396 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 18 |
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2002 | United States of America | Action | 149935 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 19 |
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2007 | France | Drama | 302794 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 20 |
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1995 | Canada | Drama | 93655 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 21 |
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1993 | Australia | Drama | 95995 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 22 |
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1997 | United Kingdom | Crime | 40349 | 7.9 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-14 |
| 23 |
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2008 | United Kingdom | Drama | 120827 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 24 |
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2012 | Germany | Drama | 376223 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 25 |
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1971 | United States of America | Drama | 48358 | 8 | Movie | Released | G |
| 26 |
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2001 | France | Horror | 397398 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 27 |
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2006 | Belgium | Crime | 267661 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 28 |
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1987 | United States of America | Comedy | 37407 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 29 |
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1957 | Sweden | Drama | 200793 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 30 |
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2010 | United States of America | Drama | 1480590 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 568904 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 32 |
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2010 | United Kingdom | Biography | 711617 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
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2012 | Belgium | Drama | 369804 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 34 |
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2008 | United Kingdom | Drama | 226495 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 35 |
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2005 | Germany | Drama | 255429 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 36 |
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2003 | United States of America | Thriller | 490292 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
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1988 | United States of America | Drama | 63815 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |