Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter List

  • To Kill a Mockingbird - Both stories feature themes of loneliness, social injustice, and strong character development.
  • The Grapes of Wrath - Explores the struggles of everyday people amidst tough socioeconomic conditions.
  • Of Mice and Men - Focuses on friendship and the pursuit of dreams in a harsh world.
  • A Tree Grows in Brooklyn - Depicts the trials of a young girl growing up in a challenging environment.
  • The Sweet Hereafter - Delves into the effects of tragedy on a small community and its individuals.
  • Dead Poets Society - Explores themes of individuality and the longing for connection in a repressive environment.
  • Good Will Hunting - Focuses on the inner struggles of a gifted individual and the importance of mentorship.
  • The Remains of the Day - A poignant look at missed connections and the impact of duty over personal relationships.
  • Fried Green Tomatoes - Explores friendship, loneliness, and the complexities of southern life.
  • The Pursuit of Happyness - A story of personal struggle and the quest for a better life amid harsh realities.
  • A Place in the Sun - Explores the intersection of love, loneliness, and the consequences of choices.
  • The Shawshank Redemption - Themes of hope and friendship amidst isolation.
  • Ordinary People - Examines family dynamics and personal struggles after trauma.
  • The Elephant Man - A poignant tale of isolation, empathy, and human dignity.
  • Requiem for a Dream - Focuses on the devastating effects of dreams and addiction within a harsh social context.
  • The Station Agent - About loneliness and connection in a small community.
  • Chocolat - Explores themes of acceptance and social change through personal relationships.
  • The Help - Addressing issues of race and social injustice in a historical context.
  • The Piano - Deals with themes of silence, expression, and complex relationships.
  • Mystic River - A tale of loss, friendship, and the impact of past trauma.
  • Sadie - Explores familial relationships and the feeling of isolation.
  • Little Miss Sunshine - A family road trip that addresses personal struggles with humor and warmth.
  • The Pursuit of Love - A story about love, loss, and the impact of social class.
  • The Secret Life of Bees - Explores themes of love, loss, and the search for belonging.
  • Brooklyn - A story of immigration, identity, and the feeling of homesickness.
  • Boyhood - A coming-of-age story that captures the essence of growing up and familial connections.
  • Frances - The life of a struggling actress and her pursuit of identity and belonging.
  • The Boy Who Came Back - Explores themes of alienation and longing for acceptance.
  • The Color Purple - Focuses on the lives of women and their struggles against societal constraints.
  • A Beautiful Mind - A portrayal of mental health struggles and the impact of relationships on personal growth.
  • The Fault in Our Stars - A poignant love story that deals with themes of illness and the search for connection.
  • Lady Bird - A coming-of-age story focusing on family dynamics and personal aspiration.
  • The Static Age - Explores the lives of individuals feeling estranged in modern society.
  • The Book Thief - Tells a story of personal struggle against the backdrop of historical turmoil.
  • Winter's Bone - A gripping tale of survival and familial bonds in a harsh environment.
  • The Life of Pi - A metaphorical journey exploring solitude, faith, and survival.
  • Still Alice - A deep exploration of identity and the impact of illness on personal connections.
  • Anomalisa - An animated film delving into the feelings of isolation and the search for meaning.
  • The Road - A post-apocalyptic journey highlighting themes of survival and connection.
  • Girl, Interrupted - Explores inner turmoil and the quest for identity within a mental institution.
  • Moonlight - A poignant exploration of identity and connection across different stages of life.
  • The Virgin Suicides - A haunting tale of youth, isolation, and familial relationships.
  • The Little Prince - Explores themes of love, loss, and seeing the world through different perspectives.
  • What Dreams May Come - Explores love and loss in an imaginative and poignant narrative.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 1962 United States of America 335560 8.3 Movie Released NR
2 1940 United States of America 100940 8.1 Movie Released NR
3
Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men
110 min
1992 United States of America 47740 7.4 Movie Released PG-13
4 1945 United States of America 8487 8 Movie Released PG
5 1997 Canada 36936 7.4 Movie Released
6 1989 United States of America 556046 8.1 Movie Released
7 1997 United States of America 1086590 8.3 Movie Released R
8 1993 United Kingdom 85716 7.8 Movie Released PG
9 1991 United States of America 84967 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
10 2006 United States of America 568904 8 Movie Released PG-13
11 1951 United States of America 25121 7.7 Movie Released
12 1994 United States of America 2927360 9.3 Movie Released R
13
Ordinary People
Ordinary People
124 min
1980 United States of America 57623 7.7 Movie Released R
14 1980 United States of America 260887 8.2 Movie Released PG
15 2000 United States of America 909017 8.3 Movie Released NR
16 2003 United States of America 73999 7.6 Movie Released
17
Chocolat
Chocolat
121 min
2000 United Kingdom 203389 7.2 Movie Released
18
The Help
The Help
146 min
2011 India 498104 8.1 Movie Released
19
The Piano
The Piano
117 min
1993 Australia 95995 7.5 Movie Released R
20
Mystic River
Mystic River
138 min
2003 United States of America 490292 7.9 Movie Released
21
Sadie
Sadie
97 min
2018 United States of America 465 6.2 Movie Released
22 2006 United States of America 523038 7.8 Movie Released
23
The Pursuit of Love
The Pursuit of Love
59 min
SS 1 EP 3
2021 United Kingdom 5533 6.7 Serie Ended
24 2008 United States of America 28197 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
25
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
111 min
2015 Canada 151654 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
26
Boyhood
Boyhood
166 min
2014 United States of America 369349 7.9 Movie Released
27
Frances
Frances
140 min
1982 United States of America 8705 7.2 Movie Released R
28 1958 Japan 165 6.5 Movie Released
29 1985 United States of America 98350 7.7 Movie Released
30 2001 United States of America 996118 8.2 Movie Released
31 2014 United States of America 405184 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
32
Lady Bird
Lady Bird
94 min
2017 United States of America 336638 7.4 Movie Released
33
The Book Thief
The Book Thief
131 min
2013 Germany 143107 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
34
Winter's Bone
Winter's Bone
101 min
2010 Netherlands 151488 7.1 Movie Released
35
Still Alice
Still Alice
100 min
2014 France 144421 7.5 Movie Released
36
Anomalisa
Anomalisa
91 min
2015 United States of America 75967 7.2 Movie Released
37
The Road
The Road
111 min
2009 United States of America 256876 7.2 Movie Released
38 1999 United States of America 214930 7.3 Movie Released
39
Moonlight
Moonlight
111 min
2016 United States of America 334820 7.4 Movie Released R
40 2000 United States of America 171441 7.2 Movie Released
41 2015 France 67158 7.6 Movie Released PG
42 1998 United States of America 115230 7 Movie Released PG-13
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