Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Sophie and the Rising Sun List

  • The Joy Luck Club - Both explore complex relationships and cultural identity through women's experiences.
  • Memoirs of a Geisha - Both set in Japan and highlight the struggles and resilience of women within a historical context.
  • The Last Samurai - Focuses on the clash of cultures and personal transformation in historical Japan.
  • Geisha: A Life - A deep dive into the life of a geisha, reflecting on tradition and identity.
  • Atonement - Themes of love, war, and misunderstandings drive the narrative, similar to Sophie and the Rising Sun.
  • The English Patient - Explores themes of love and loss through personal stories set against the backdrop of war.
  • Peaceful Warrior - A story of personal growth and self-discovery that resonates with Sophie's journey.
  • The Piano - Centers on a strong female lead, exploring themes of love, desire, and resistance.
  • The Color Purple - Focuses on African American women's struggles and their enduring spirit.
  • The Help - Highlights strong female relationships in a racially charged environment.
  • Little Women - A poignant exploration of women's lives and their aspirations throughout history.
  • The Remains of the Day - Themes of unexpressed emotions and duty similar to Sophie's character development.
  • The Horse Whisperer - Explores healing and connection between humans amidst trauma, akin to Sophie's story.
  • The Sound of Music - A tale of love, family, and navigating difficult times in a historical context.
  • The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - A journey of self-discovery that parallels Sophie's experiences and journey.
  • Brooklyn - Features a young woman navigating love and identity in a new country.
  • The Diary of Anne Frank - Portrays a young girl's resilience during wartime, grounding the human spirit.
  • A Tale of Two Sisters - Explores complex family dynamics and psychological depth, similar to relevant themes in Sophie's life.
  • The Other Boleyn Girl - Centers on women in a historical setting fighting for love and power.
  • Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Combines female empowerment with a deeply interwoven narrative of love and loss.
  • My Week with Marilyn - Explores the complexities of fame and femininity in a historical context.
  • Wild - A journey of healing and self-discovery that parallels Sophie's transformative arc.
  • The Queen - Covers historical events and personal challenges faced by women in positions of power.
  • Frida - Spotlights a strong female artist navigating personal and political struggles.
  • The Great Gatsby - Explores themes of love, loss, and the American Dream with rich historical context.
  • The Other Woman - Shows the strength of women, highlighting relationships and emotional challenges.
  • The Zookeeper's Wife - A woman’s bravery during WWII and her compassion stands out, echoing Sophie's spirit.
  • Pachinko - Explores the lives of Korean immigrants in Japan, reflecting cultural complexities.
  • Our Souls at Night - A poignant exploration of love and companionship in later life.
  • The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society - Centers around relationships formed in the aftermath of WWII, similar to thematic elements in Sophie's story.
  • The Kite Runner - Focuses on personal redemption and cultural history, paralleling Sophie's experiences.
  • Joy - Follows a woman's journey towards her identity and success against the odds.
  • The Book Thief - Explores themes of love and loss through the lens of a young girl during WWII.
  • Babel - Interweaves multiple narratives about human connection across cultures and challenges.
  • Finding Forrester - A story of friendship and personal growth, reflecting important human connections.
  • Letters from Iwo Jima - Shows a more nuanced perspective on war and the human experience, similar to Sophie's narrative.
  • The Last Song - Focuses on family and healing through conflict, echoing themes found in Sophie's journey.
  • The Intern - Highlights growth and relationships between different generations, relating to Sophie's experience.

Last updated: 2024-10-05 22:31:21

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 1993 United States of America 18589 7.7 Movie Released R
2 2005 United States of America 162589 7.3 Movie Released PG-13
3 2003 New Zealand 476104 7.8 Movie Released
4
Atonement
Atonement
123 min
2007 France 302794 7.8 Movie Released R
5 1996 United Kingdom 203551 7.4 Movie Released R
6 2006 Germany 30086 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
7
The Piano
The Piano
117 min
1993 Australia 95995 7.5 Movie Released R
8 1985 United States of America 98350 7.7 Movie Released
9
The Help
The Help
146 min
2011 India 498104 8.1 Movie Released
10
Little Women
Little Women
135 min
2019 United States of America 251429 7.8 Movie Released PG
11 1993 United Kingdom 85716 7.8 Movie Released PG
12 1998 United States of America 43849 6.7 Movie Released PG-13
13 1965 United States of America 264336 8.1 Movie Released G
14 2013 United Kingdom 344677 7.3 Movie Released PG
15
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
111 min
2015 Canada 151654 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
16 1959 United States of America 13797 7.4 Movie Released NR
17 2003 South Korea 69066 7.1 Movie Released R
18 2008 United Kingdom 120827 6.7 Movie Released PG-13
19 2000 China 283356 7.9 Movie Released PG-13
20 2011 United Kingdom 89922 6.9 Movie Released
21
Wild
Wild
115 min
2014 United States of America 140337 7.1 Movie Released
22
The Queen
The Queen
103 min
2006 France 116428 7.3 Movie Released PG-13
23
Frida
Frida
123 min
2002 Canada 96034 7.3 Movie Released R
24 2013 United States of America 603835 7.2 Movie Released
25
The Other Woman
The Other Woman
109 min
2014 United States of America 151160 6 Movie Released PG-13
26 2017 Czech Republic 47233 7 Movie Released
27
Pachinko
Pachinko
63 min
SS 2 EP 16
2022 United States of America 12468 8.3 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
28 2017 United Kingdom 15130 6.9 Movie Released
29
The Kite Runner
The Kite Runner
128 min
2007 China 82835 7.6 Movie Released
30
Joy
Joy
124 min
2015 United States of America 146687 6.6 Movie Released PG-13
31
The Book Thief
The Book Thief
131 min
2013 Germany 143107 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
32
Babel
Babel
143 min
2006 France 318710 7.5 Movie Released
33 2000 United States of America 90190 7.3 Movie Released
34 2006 United States of America 171088 7.8 Movie Released
35
The Last Song
The Last Song
107 min
2010 United States of America 93106 6 Movie Released PG
36
The Intern
The Intern
121 min
2015 United States of America 278841 7.1 Movie Released
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