Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Norma Jean & Marilyn List

  • My Week with Marilyn - Focuses on Marilyn Monroe's life and an intimate portrayal of her vulnerability.
  • The Seven Year Itch - Featured Marilyn Monroe in a classic role while exploring themes of fame and desire.
  • Marilyn: The Untold Story - A biographical film that dives deep into Monroe's life, including her personal struggles.
  • Blonde - A biopic interpretation of Marilyn Monroe's tumultuous life and career in Hollywood.
  • The Other Woman - Explores the lives of three women involved with the same man, highlighting themes of identity and resilience.
  • The Aviator - Focuses on a famous figure, Howard Hughes, and his relationships with women, including a portrayal of Katharine Hepburn.
  • Fifty Shades of Grey - Explores the complexities of relationships and personal identity, much like Norma Jean's struggles.
  • The Runaways - About a young female rock band and their rise to fame and personal challenges.
  • A Star is Born - Themes of celebrity, personal turmoil, and the impact of fame on personal relationships.
  • Rocketman - A musical biopic exploring the life and struggles of Elton John with fame and identity.
  • The Greatest Showman - Focuses on showbiz and personal struggles; celebrates ambition and resilience in the entertainment industry.
  • Emma. - Explores themes in the lives of strong female leads navigating society's expectations.
  • Wild - A woman’s journey of self-discovery following personal tragedies, similar to Norma Jean's path.
  • Girl, Interrupted - Explores mental health issues and personal struggles of women in a biographical narrative format.
  • Frida - Biopic exploring the life of artist Frida Kahlo, highlighting female struggles and creativity.
  • The Hours - Interconnected stories of women dealing with internal struggles and societal pressure.
  • Joy - Comments on the challenges faced by a woman in the business world, similar to Monroe's Hollywood struggles.
  • The Star - Explores the effects of fame on a woman’s life and her romantic relationships.
  • Sid & Nancy - Narrative revolves around complex romantic relationships and the impact of fame.
  • Crazy Beautiful - Focuses on young women dealing with identity and societal expectations.
  • La La Land - Captures the balance between love and ambition in the entertainment industry.
  • Coco Before Chanel - Depicts the life of a famous woman navigating her path in a male-dominated world.
  • Beyond the Sea - The life of singer Bobby Darin, touching on fame and personal relationships.
  • 50 First Dates - Though comedic, explores themes of love and emotional struggles in a man's pursuit of a woman.
  • Little Voice - A shy girl's struggle with self-identity and family expectations in the context of performing arts.
  • All About Eve - A classic dive into the cutthroat nature of fame and ambition in theater.
  • The Devil Wears Prada - Focuses on the pressures of the fashion industry and personal ambition, akin to fame's effect on identity.
  • The Greatest Showman - Similar themes of fame and personal identity through performance.
  • The Bling Ring - Explores young people's obsession with fame and the consequences that follow.
  • Frances - Biopic about actress Frances Farmer's tumultuous life and struggles in Hollywood.
  • Miss Potter - Follows the life of Beatrix Potter, a woman facing societal boundaries while pursuing her passion.
  • The Best of Everything - Explores the lives of women in the workforce navigating personal ambitions and relationships.
  • The Other Boleyn Girl - Deals with themes of ambition and the struggle for power among women in history.
  • Cheri - Focuses on the complexities of relationships and the impacts of age and fame.
  • Coal Miner's Daughter - Biographical to country music star Loretta Lynn, exploring her rise to fame against personal challenges.
  • The Queen's Gambit - A miniseries about a woman's rise to fame in a male-dominated world of chess, focusing on her personal struggles.
  • The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel - Follows a woman's journey in the stand-up comedy world, highlighting themes of ambition and gender.
  • Patsy & Loretta - Real life story of two women in the country music scene, exploring friendship and professional struggles.
  • The Prom - A musical comedy-drama centered around the struggles for acceptance and identity related to fame.
  • The Crown - A historical drama that focuses on personal struggles and relationships of women in power.
  • Boys Don't Cry - Focuses on the struggles with identity and societal acceptance, paralleling Marilyn’s challenges.
  • Shutter Island - Explores the psychological complexities of its characters, comparable to Marilyn's emotional state.
  • Nurse Jackie - Centres on a complex female character balancing work, personal issues, and substance abuse.
  • Crazy Rich Asians - Explores identity and cultural expectations while showcasing glamorous lifestyles.

Last updated: 2024-10-02 11:17:32

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 2011 United Kingdom 89922 6.9 Movie Released
2 1955 United States of America 42999 7.1 Movie Released
3 1980 United States of America 273 6.5 Movie Released NR
4
Blonde
Blonde
167 min
2022 United States of America 73161 5.5 Movie Released NC-17
5
The Other Woman
The Other Woman
109 min
2014 United States of America 151160 6 Movie Released PG-13
6
The Aviator
The Aviator
170 min
2004 Germany 386818 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
7 2015 United States of America 339035 4.2 Movie Released
8
The Runaways
The Runaways
106 min
2010 United States of America 51238 6.5 Movie Released
9
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
136 min
2018 United States of America 424179 7.6 Movie Released
10
Rocketman
Rocketman
121 min
2019 United Kingdom 197497 7.3 Movie Released
11 2017 United States of America 316915 7.5 Movie Released PG
12
Emma.
Emma.
125 min
2020 United Kingdom 64182 6.7 Movie Released PG
13
Wild
Wild
115 min
2014 United States of America 140337 7.1 Movie Released
14 1999 United States of America 214930 7.3 Movie Released
15
Frida
Frida
123 min
2002 Canada 96034 7.3 Movie Released R
16
The Hours
The Hours
114 min
2002 United Kingdom 140802 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
17
Joy
Joy
124 min
2015 United States of America 146687 6.6 Movie Released PG-13
18
The Star
The Star
86 min
2017 United States of America 9438 6.3 Movie Released PG
19
La La Land
La La Land
129 min
2016 Hong Kong 684970 8 Movie Released PG-13
20 2009 Belgium 42396 6.7 Movie Released PG-13
21
Beyond the Sea
Beyond the Sea
118 min
2004 Germany 15632 6.7 Movie Released PG-13
22 2004 United States of America 386836 6.8 Movie Released PG-13
23
Little Voice
Little Voice
97 min
1998 United Kingdom 17248 7 Movie Released
24
All About Eve
All About Eve
139 min
1950 United States of America 140067 8.2 Movie Released
25 2006 United States of America 478550 6.9 Movie Released
26 2013 France 92797 5.6 Movie Released R
27
Frances
Frances
140 min
1982 United States of America 8705 7.2 Movie Released R
28
Miss Potter
Miss Potter
92 min
2006 United Kingdom 32339 7 Movie Released PG
29 1959 United States of America 2391 6.6 Movie Released
30 2008 United Kingdom 120827 6.7 Movie Released PG-13
31
Chéri
Chéri
86 min
2009 France 11734 6.1 Movie Released R
32 1980 United States of America 20752 7.5 Movie Released PG
33
The Queen's Gambit
The Queen's Gambit
68 min
SS 1 EP 7
2020 United States of America 575311 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
34
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
76 min
SS 5 EP 43
2017 United States of America 144940 8.7 Serie Ended TV-MA
35 2019 United States of America 1226 6.8 Movie Released
36
The Prom
The Prom
130 min
2020 United States of America 29488 5.9 Movie Released
37
The Crown
The Crown
73 min
SS 6 EP 60
2016 United Kingdom 260567 8.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
38
Boys Don't Cry
Boys Don't Cry
118 min
1999 United States of America 104107 7.5 Movie Released R
39
Shutter Island
Shutter Island
138 min
2010 United States of America 1480590 8.2 Movie Released
40
Nurse Jackie
Nurse Jackie
30 min
SS 7 EP 80
2009 United Kingdom 29707 7.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
41 2018 United States of America 193690 6.9 Movie Released PG-13
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