Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Persepolis List

• The Breadwinner - Like Persepolis, it tells the story of a young girl in a tumultuous political situation and features themes of resilience and courage.
• Waltz with Bashir - Both films use animation to depict personal and collective trauma in the context of war and conflict.
• Ajami - Explores the complexities of life in a war-torn region, similar to the themes of cultural identity in Persepolis.
• The Kite Runner - Deals with childhood, friendship, and the impact of political upheaval, resonating with Persepolis' themes.
• A Separation - Explores societal issues in Iran, much like Persepolis does from a personal and intimate perspective.
• The Patience Stone - Focuses on the struggles of women in a war-torn environment, paralleling the experiences of Marjane in Persepolis.
• Maryam's Song - Highlights the journey of a female character amidst political turmoil, similar to the narrative of Persepolis.
• Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood - A direct adaptation of the original graphic novel that provides further insights into the story and its context.
• The Girl Who Leapt Through Time - Features a young protagonist facing challenges and personal growth with a backdrop of fantastical elements.
• Frida - Explores the life of an iconic artist facing personal and political issues, akin to Marjane’s experiences.
• Son of a Lion - Tells the story of a young boy navigating identity and culture in conflict, similar to Persepolis' themes.
• In the Name of the Mother - Explores the impact of social issues on family dynamics like in Persepolis.
• Afsanay - Delves into societal challenges, focusing on women's stories much like Persepolis.
• A Thousand Splendid Suns - Adapts Khaled Hosseini's narrative about Afghan women enduring hardship similar to Persepolis' experiences.
• My Name is Khan - Tackles identity and the aftermath of social conflict, aligning well with the themes in Persepolis.
• Children of Heaven - Focuses on the struggles of a young brother and sister in Iran, which resonates with Persepolis' focus on childhood challenges.
• The Other Side of the Mirror - Examines political themes and personal narratives in Iran, similar to Persepolis.
• A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night - Combines social issues with a unique narrative style, akin to the storytelling in Persepolis.
• The Secret in Their Eyes - A blend of personal trauma and political history, resonating with Persepolis' themes.
• Cairo 678 - Addresses gender issues in a tumultuous society, similar to the focus on women's narratives in Persepolis.
• The Last Station - Explores personal and societal struggles during significant historical periods, mirroring Persepolis' themes.
• Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Shows strong female characters against a backdrop of historical politics and personal journeys.
• The Square - Documents social activism in Egypt, tying with the political themes of Persepolis.
• Asghar Farhadi’s About Elly - Depicts intricate social dynamics within an Iranian setting, much like Persepolis.
• The Diving Bell and the Butterfly - Uses an intimate narrative style to portray personal struggles, similar to Marjane's journey.
• Maus - Another graphic novel adaptation, it recounts personal stories set against a backdrop of war.
• What Will People Say - Explores familial relationships and societal expectations in the context of culture and identity.
• The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Features a strong female protagonist navigating various personal and societal conflicts.
• V for Vendetta - Delivers a narrative of resistance against political oppression, resonating with themes in Persepolis.
• Mustang - Focuses on the lives of young girls facing societal oppression, similar to Marjane's struggles.
• A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man - Explores the theme of self-discovery against societal expectations, akin to Persepolis.
• The Girl with All the Gifts - Features a young protagonist in hostile circumstances, reflecting the themes of resilience in Persepolis.
• The Color Purple - Explores themes of empowerment and identity in a challenging social environment, resonating with Persepolis.
• Goodbye Lenin! - Blends humor with political change and personal identity, akin to the tone in Persepolis.
• Born into Brothels - Depicts the lives of children in a challenging environment, focusing on resilience and hope.
• Baran - Tells a poignant story of love and social issues in Iran similar to Persepolis' themes.
• Hannah Arendt - Explores philosophical and political ideas through a biographical lens, aligning with themes of thought in Persepolis.
• The Crossroad - Chip in a historical narrative with personal trials, similar to the journey in Persepolis.
• Atonement - Explores themes of war, loss, and memory through personal narratives, echoing similar elements in Persepolis.