Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Mommy Dead and Dearest List

• The Act - A dramatization of the true story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her relationship with her mother, exploring themes of abuse and manipulation.
• Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father - A documentary focusing on the impact of a mother's actions on her son and the quest for justice, similar emotional depth.
• Gypsy Rose: A Mother’s Love - A documentary looking at Gypsy Rose’s life and her complicated relationship with her mother, echoing themes of deception.
• Mommy Issues - Explores the impact of a dysfunctional mother-child relationship, touching on themes of manipulation.
• Abducted in Plain Sight - A documentary detailing a child's perilous situation influenced by family dynamics, similar to psychological explorations.
• The Tapes - Unveils a mother's control over her child through audio recordings, reminiscent of manipulation themes.
• I Am a Killer - Follows convicts' stories, some involving familial strife, highlighting intense psychological matters.
• Mommy's Little Girl - A film exploring the dark side of motherhood and its effects on children, similar emotional territory.
• Mommie Dearest - A biographical drama depicting the abusive relationship between actress Joan Crawford and her children.
• Murderous Maids - A film based on the true story of two sisters who murdered their mother, dealing with disturbing family dynamics.
• Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire - While lighter in tone, it explores mother-child relationships with supernatural undertones.
• Runaway Mom - Focuses on the complex emotions and struggles around a mother abandoning her children.
• The Family I Had - A personal account exploring family dynamics and the aftermath of violence, reflecting deep emotional narratives.
• The Glass Castle - A memoir film about a dysfunctional family and a mother's impact on her children, similar themes of abuse.
• Wildflower - Follows a troubled relationship between a mother and her daughter, highlighting familial dysfunction.
• A Murderous Affair: The Nancy G. and William E. Story - A true crime story showcasing the complexity of family ties and dark decisions.
• Mommy’s Deadly Con Artist - Explores the consequences of a mother's lies and manipulations on her children.
• Pray for Death - Touching on familial relationships while delving into themes of revenge and tragedy.
• The Perfect Daughter - Deals with a daughter's struggles due to a mother's control and psychological strain.
• Louder Than Bombs - Explores the impact of a mother’s death on her family, discussing themes of grief and dysfunction.
• Hush - A thriller focusing on a home invasion that tests a daughter's resilience against her mother's past.
• The Devil’s Rejects - Features a twisted family dynamic that results in violence, exploring the darker aspects of family bonds.
• Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer - A documentary portraying the life of Aileen Wuornos and her troubled relationship with her mother.
• The Other Side of the Mirror - Explores deep psychological themes surrounding family relationships and their impacts on individual identity.
• Bad Moms - While more comedic, it examines the pressures of motherhood and strained mother-child relationships.
• The Manson Family - A depiction of a notorious family and the tragic events they caused, focusing on abusive familial structures.
• The Girl Next Door - Based on a true crime story, highlighting the impact of a toxic maternal figure on a child's life.
• The Queen of Hearts - Explores the toxic relationship between a mother and her daughter, highlighting themes of possession and control.
• She’s of the Wolf - A fictional drama that delves into mother-daughter dynamics laden with manipulation and betrayal.
• American Crime - A series that reveals the dark underbelly of America, focusing on complex family relationships and tragedy.
• The Vow - A documentary series exploring the controversial NXIVM cult, touching on the impact of twisted family-like structures.
• The Florida Project - Portrays a mother struggling to raise her child in poverty, touching on modern family struggles.
• The Wife He Met Online - Explores relationships involving secrecy and manipulation, touching on familial themes.
• Mommy's Little Boy - A narrative revolving around the protective nature of a mother but skewed by her controlling tendencies.
• Killer Siblings - A true crime series that examines notorious sibling duos, some influenced by parental dynamics.
• Mommy’s Deadly Advice - Looks at how a mother’s guidance leads her children into dangerous territory, reflecting manipulative themes.
• The Imposter - A documentary about a young man who deceives a family, exploring themes of trust and manipulation.