Movies Like Mighty Aphrodite (1995)

Mighty Aphrodite is a 1995 comedy, romance film from Woody Allen with a MovieMagicScore of 6.7/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Elf and Mother and Child.

Comedy Romance

Elf

2003

When young Buddy falls into Santa's gift sack on Christmas Eve, he's transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa's helpers. But as he grows into adulthood, he can't shake the nagging feeling that he doesn't belong. Buddy vows to visit Manhattan and find his real dad, a workaholic.

6.7

MagicScore

Mother and Child

2009

The lives of three women have a commonality: adoption. Karen is a physical therapist who regrets that, as a teenager, she gave up her daughter for adoption. Elizabeth was an adopted child and is now a successful lawyer, but her personal life lacks warmth. Lucy and her husband have failed to conceive and now hope to adopt a baby to make their family complete.

6.6

MagicScore

Martian Child

2007

A recently-widowed science fiction writer considers whether to adopt a hyper-imaginative 6-year-old abandoned and socially-rejected boy who says he's really from Mars.

6.7

MagicScore

The Ties That Bind Us

2025

A young single father trying to find the strength to love. A feminist librarian, single by conviction, who’s decided that she won’t be a mother. A six-year-old child trying to find a place in a new family structure. By revealing their aspirations, their fears, their choices, Carine Tardieu depicts different ways in which humans create families.

7.2

MagicScore

Losing Isaiah

1995

Khaila Richards, a crack-addicted single mother, accidentally leaves her baby in a dumpster while high and returns the next day in a panic to find he is missing. In reality, the baby has been adopted by a warm-hearted social worker, Margaret Lewin, and her husband, Charles. Years later, Khaila has gone through rehab and holds a steady job. After learning that her child is still alive, she challenges Margaret for the custody.

6.5

MagicScore

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

1992

A suburban family chooses seemingly sweet Peyton Flanders as their newborn's nanny. Only much later does the infant's mother, Claire Bartel, realize Peyton's true intentions -- to destroy Claire and replace her in the family. The nail-biting suspense builds quickly in this chilling psychological thriller about deception and bitter revenge.

6.9

MagicScore

Roma

1972

A virtually plotless, gaudy, impressionistic portrait of Rome through the eyes of one of its most famous citizens.

7.2

MagicScore

Follow That Bird

1985

Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be better for him to live with other birds. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foster home, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journey to find him.

6.3

MagicScore

Rocco and His Brothers

1960

When a impoverished widow’s family moves to the big city, two of her five sons become romantic rivals with deadly results.

8.0

MagicScore

#10

What Have I Done to Deserve This?

1984

A henpecked housewife ekes out a meager existence, surrounded by a host of colorful characters: her ungrateful husband, her delinquent sons, her headstrong mother-in-law, and her sex worker neighbor, among others.

7.1

MagicScore

#11

Neon Flesh

2010

Hoping to earn his mother's respect, a young hustler-turned-businessman tries to open a brothel with his two useless buddies.

6.0

MagicScore

#12

How Much Do You Love Me?

2005

After winning the lottery, François goes to a bar in Pigalle and offers one hundred thousand Euros per month to a prostitute named Daniela to live with him as his wife until his money runs out.

5.8

MagicScore

#13

The Pool Boys

2009

A pool boy and a gardener turn an empty mansion into a home for women who belong to the world's oldest profession.

5.8

MagicScore

#14

Eyes Wide Shut

1999

After Dr. Bill Harford's wife, Alice, admits to having sexual fantasies about a man she met, Bill becomes obsessed with having a sexual encounter. He discovers an underground sexual group and attends one of their meetings -- and quickly discovers that he is in over his head.

7.5

MagicScore

#15

Samaritan Girl

2004

Jae-Young is an amateur prostitute who sleeps with men while her best friend Yeo-Jin "manages" her, fixing dates, taking care of the money, and making sure the coast is clear. When Jae-Young falls in love with one of those men, she suppresses her feelings towards him in respect of her friend who's jealous.

7.0

MagicScore

#16

Irina Palm

2007

Maggie, a quiet retiring grandmother, finds herself helpless as her grandson’s health deteriorates. When one last chance appears, but money is desperately short, Maggie acts to raise the cash in a fashion that surprises everyone but her.

6.9

MagicScore

#17

Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

2004

Documentary depicting the lives of child prostitutes in the red light district of Songachi, Calcutta. Director Zana Briski went to photograph the prostitutes when she met and became friends with their children. Briski began giving photography lessons to the children and became aware that their photography might be a way for them to lead better lives.

6.8

MagicScore

#18

Killing Zoe

1993

Zed is an American vault-cracker who travels to Paris to meet up with his old friend Eric. Eric and his gang have planned to raid the only bank in the city which is open on Bastille day. After offering his services, Zed soon finds himself trapped in a situation beyond his control when heroin abuse, poor planning and a call-girl named Zoe all conspire to turn the robbery into a very bloody siege.

6.2

MagicScore

#19

A.I. Artificial Intelligence

2001

David, a robotic boy—the first of his kind programmed to love—is adopted as a test case by a Cybertronics employee and his wife. Though he gradually becomes their child, a series of unexpected circumstances make this life impossible for David.

7.0

MagicScore

#20

Baby Boom

1987

J.C. Wiatt is a talented and ambitious New York City career woman who is married to her job and working towards partner at her firm. She has a live-in relationship with Steven, a successful investment broker who, along with J.C., agreed children aren't part of the plan. J.C.'s life takes an unexpected turn when a distant relative dies and the will appoints her the caretaker of their baby girl, Elizabeth. The baby's sudden arrival causes Steven to leave, breaking off their relationship. Juggling power lunches and powdered formula, she is soon forced off the fast track by a conniving colleague and a bigoted boss. But she won't stay down for long. She'll prove to the world that a woman can have it all and on her own terms too!

6.4

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Mighty Aphrodite?

The top films similar to Mighty Aphrodite by MovieMagicScore are Elf (6.7), Mother and Child (6.6), Martian Child (6.7). Each shares comedy/romance themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Mighty Aphrodite worth watching?

Mighty Aphrodite holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.7/10 from 720 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Mighty Aphrodite?

Mighty Aphrodite (1995) is a comedy, romance film directed by Woody Allen, starring Woody Allen, Mira Sorvino, Helena Bonham Carter.

Where can I find more recommendations like Mighty Aphrodite?

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About movies like Mighty Aphrodite

This ranked list pairs Mighty Aphrodite (1995), a comedy and romance film from Woody Allen, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Woody Allen take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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