Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Antigone List

  • The Orestia - A classic Greek tragedy exploring themes of fate, justice, and revenge.
  • A Doll's House - Focuses on personal sacrifice and societal constraints, similar to Antigone's conflict.
  • The Crucible - Deals with moral dilemmas and the consequences of standing up against societal norms.
  • Medea - Another classic tragedy addressing themes of revenge, loyalty, and betrayal.
  • Sophocles: Antigone - A direct adaptation of the Antigone play, exploring similar themes.
  • The Children's Hour - Focuses on the impact of lies and the struggle for personal truth in society.
  • The King’s Speech - A story of personal struggle against social expectations.
  • Fences - Explores family dynamics and personal sacrifice within societal confines.
  • Medea (2014) - A modern adaptation of Euripides' Medea, reflecting on themes of revenge and morality.
  • Hamlet - Explores moral conflict and the quest for justice, akin to Antigone’s struggle.
  • Les Misérables - Themes of justice, sacrifice, and redemption resonate similarly to Antigone.
  • 12 Angry Men - Focuses on justice and moral dilemmas within a societal framework.
  • The Color Purple - Discusses personal strength amidst societal challenges, paralleling Antigone's struggle.
  • A Streetcar Named Desire - Explores deep emotional conflicts plagued by societal expectations.
  • Lyrical Nonsense: Antigone - A modern take on the Antigone myth, reflecting similar themes.
  • The Lion in Winter - Examines family strife and political intrigue akin to Antigone’s challenges.
  • Julius Caesar - Similar themes of politics, betrayal, and moral dilemmas.
  • The Handmaid's Tale - Explores themes of resistance against oppressive societal norms.
  • Dead Poets Society - Focuses on themes of individuality and rebellion against societal norms.
  • Pride and Prejudice - Explores societal expectations and personal sacrifice in the search for love.
  • The Aftermath - Deals with loss, societal judgments, and moral conflicts similar to Antigone.
  • Requiem for a Dream - Explores human desires and societal pressure leading to tragedy.
  • Good Will Hunting - Focuses on personal struggle against societal limitations and expectations.
  • Atonement - Examines themes of guilt, sacrifice, and societal struggles.
  • The Kite Runner - Themes of loyalty and moral conflicts resonate with Antigone's narrative.
  • The Pursuit of Happyness - Examines personal struggle against social expectations and hardships.
  • The Great Gatsby - Delves into themes of morality, societal pressures, and personal sacrifice.
  • Blue Is the Warmest Color - Focuses on personal identity amidst societal judgments.
  • The King's Speech - About overcoming personal struggles, akin to Antigone's fight.
  • The Outsiders - Focuses on social divides and personal identity crises.
  • Moonlight - Explores identity, societal struggle, and deep personal conflict.
  • The Merchant of Venice - Themes of justice, mercy, and societal constraints mirror Antigone.
  • Boys Don't Cry - Explores identity, societal norms, and personal struggles for acceptance.
  • The Diary of Anne Frank - Personal struggle against societal oppression is a shared theme.
  • The Reader - Explores moral issues and societal condemnation, akin to the dynamics in Antigone.
  • Everything Everywhere All at Once - A tale of personal sacrifice across dimensions, reflecting the struggle against oppressive forces.
  • The Giver - Engages with themes of individuality versus social conformity similar to Antigone.
  • Minority Report - Explores themes of free will versus societal control.
  • Dead Poets Society - Focuses on challenging societal norms and fighting for inner beliefs.
  • Boys in the Band - Confronts societal pressures and personal identity struggles.
  • A Place in the Sun - Explores themes of love, morality, and societal expectations causing conflict.
  • The Color Purple - Adresses personal suffering and the fight for personal freedom and dignity.
  • Hedda Gabler - Explores societal roles and personal struggles in a patriarchal society.
  • The Secret Life of Bees - Explores themes of self-discovery and resistance against societal norms.

Last updated: 2024-10-04 10:12:51

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Tideland
Tideland
120 min
2005 Canada 34871 6.3 Movie Released R
2
A Doll's House
A Doll's House
105 min
1973 United Kingdom 1413 6.4 Movie Released G
3
The Crucible
The Crucible
124 min
1996 United States of America 40481 6.8 Movie Released PG-13
4
Medea
Medea
118 min
1970 France 5564 6.9 Movie Released
5 1961 United States of America 18768 7.8 Movie Released NR
6
Fences
Fences
139 min
2016 Canada 119144 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
7
Hamlet
Hamlet
242 min
1996 United Kingdom 40299 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
8
Les Misérables
Les Misérables
158 min
2012 United Kingdom 348396 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
9
12 Angry Men
12 Angry Men
97 min
1957 United States of America 878567 9 Movie Released NR
10 1985 United States of America 98350 7.7 Movie Released
11 1951 United States of America 115160 7.9 Movie Released
12 1968 United Kingdom 34528 7.9 Movie Released PG
13
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar
120 min
1953 United States of America 13068 7.2 Movie Released
14
The Handmaid's Tale
The Handmaid's Tale
50 min
SS 5 EP 56
2017 Canada 261554 8.4 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
15 1989 United States of America 556046 8.1 Movie Released
16
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
55 min
SS 1 EP 6
1995 Canada 93655 8.8 Serie Ended TV-14
17
The Aftermath
The Aftermath
108 min
2019 United States of America 24102 6.3 Movie Released R
18 2000 United States of America 909017 8.3 Movie Released NR
19 1997 United States of America 1086590 8.3 Movie Released R
20
Atonement
Atonement
123 min
2007 France 302794 7.8 Movie Released R
21
The Kite Runner
The Kite Runner
128 min
2007 China 82835 7.6 Movie Released
22 2006 United States of America 568904 8 Movie Released PG-13
23 2013 United States of America 603835 7.2 Movie Released
24 2013 Belgium 164624 7.7 Movie Released NC-17
25 2010 United Kingdom 711617 8 Movie Released
26
The Outsiders
The Outsiders
91 min
1983 France 99630 7 Movie Released
27
Moonlight
Moonlight
111 min
2016 United States of America 334820 7.4 Movie Released R
28 2004 Italy 38492 7 Movie Released
29
Boys Don't Cry
Boys Don't Cry
118 min
1999 United States of America 104107 7.5 Movie Released R
30 1959 United States of America 13797 7.4 Movie Released NR
31
The Reader
The Reader
124 min
2008 Germany 262108 7.6 Movie Released R
32 2022 United States of America 546473 7.8 Movie Released
33
The Giver
The Giver
97 min
2014 United States of America 126451 6.4 Movie Released
34
Minority Report
Minority Report
145 min
2002 United States of America 589284 7.6 Movie Released PG-13
35 1951 United States of America 25121 7.7 Movie Released
36
Hedda Gabler
Hedda Gabler
75 min
1962 United Kingdom 403 7 Movie Released
37 2008 United States of America 28197 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
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