Movies Like Romulus, My Father (2007)

Romulus, My Father is a 2007 drama film from Richard Roxburgh with a MovieMagicScore of 5.7/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Heaven & Earth and The Snake Pit.

Drama

Heaven & Earth

1993

In a small Vietnamese village torn apart by war, a young woman faces unimaginable horrors before deciding to escape to the city. There, she encounters a compassionate Marine who offers her hope and a chance at a new life, igniting the possibility of a future together.

6.7

MagicScore

The Snake Pit

1948

Virginia Cunningham is confused upon finding herself in a mental hospital, with no memory of her arrival at the institution. Tormented by delusions and unable to even recognize her husband, Robert, she is treated by Dr. Mark Kik, who is determined to get to the root of her mental illness. As her treatment progresses, flashbacks depict events in Virginia's life that may have contributed to her instability.

7.1

MagicScore

Girl, Interrupted

1999

Set in the changing world of the late 1960s, Susanna Kaysen's prescribed "short rest" from a psychiatrist she had met only once becomes a strange, unknown journey into Alice's Wonderland, where she struggles with the thin line between normal and crazy. Susanna soon realizes how hard it is to get out once she has been committed, and she ultimately has to choose between the world of people who belong inside or the difficult world of reality outside.

7.6

MagicScore

The Chronology of Water

2025

Plagued by an abusive childhood, a woman finds escape in competitive swimming, sexual experimentation, toxic relationships, and addiction before ultimately finding her voice through writing.

6.8

MagicScore

Wisdom

1986

Unable to find work after a past felony, graduate John Wisdom and his girlfriend embark on a cross-country bank-robbing spree in order to aid American farmers.

5.9

MagicScore

Tee for Two

1945

Tom is golfing, but having no success. Jerry insures that remains the case.

7.3

MagicScore

The Swarm

1978

Scientist Dr. Bradford Crane and army general Thalius Slater join forces to fight an almost invisible enemy threatening America; killer bees that have deadly venom and attack without reason. Disaster movie-master Irwin Allen's film contains spectacular special effects, including a train crash caused by the eponymous swarm.

5.0

MagicScore

Japanese Idol with Beautiful Big Tits - Mihara Momoka

2014

J-Cup super huge breasts rookie idols [Momoka Mihara] Chan's 1st image will be released from Spice Visual! The gentle and healing [Momoka] Chan is wearing a bold bikini for the first time in her life, and her beautiful white skin and 95 cm J-cup bust are unveiled for the first time in Japan! !! Take a cute and sexy shot of Super Glamorous BODY! !! An intelligent and neat beauty face is irresistible [Momoka] Chan's debut work of the whole body! !!

6.9

MagicScore

Ídolos

2026

A fiery young motorcycle racer throws away his shot at the junior championship in a reckless crash, only to receive a surprise offer from a top Moto2 team that gives him a chance at redemption. But to claim it, he must train under his estranged father, a disgraced former world champion haunted by a tragic past. As the father and son battle personal demons, media scrutiny, and a ruthless racing circuit, their fractured bond is pushed to the limit by ambition, love, and the unforgiving speed of the sport. With a wildcard entry into MotoGP on the line, they must confront the wreckage of their relationship to seize a future—on and off the track.

7.1

MagicScore

#10

Faking Bullshit

2020

A few small town cops are resorting to unusual means to keep their police station from being closed.

5.4

MagicScore

#11

Land of Storms

2014

Szabolcs plays in a German football team, as does Bernard. They are roommates, best friends, inseparable. A lost match makes him reconsider his life and he goes back to Hungary in hope for more simplicity. Yet his solitude does not last long. Soon after his arrival he meets Áron and a mutual attraction between the two boys develops when suddenly Szabolcs receives an unexpected phone call from Bernard: he has arrived to Hungary...

6.3

MagicScore

#12

I'm No Longer Here

2019

In Monterrey, Mexico, a young street gang spends their days dancing to slowed-down cumbia and attending parties. After a mix-up with a local cartel, their leader is forced to migrate to the U.S. but quickly longs to return home.

7.9

MagicScore

#13

The Golden Dream

2013

A group of Central-American teen-agers depart from the slums of Guatemala City escaping poverty and violence, towards the promised land of California.

6.8

MagicScore

#14

Chan Is Missing

1982

Two cabbies search San Francisco's Chinatown for a mysterious character who has disappeared with their $4000. Their quest leads them on a humorous, if mundane, journey which illuminates the many problems experienced by Chinese-Americans trying to assimilate into contemporary American society.

6.8

MagicScore

#15

The Namesake

2006

After moving from Calcutta to New York, members of the Ganguli family maintain a delicate balancing act between honoring the traditions of their native India and blending into American culture. Although parents Ashoke and Ashima are proud of the sacrifices they make to give their children opportunities, their son Gogol strives to forge his own identity without forgetting his heritage.

6.7

MagicScore

#16

Vesna Goes Fast

1996

Czech immigrant Vesna arrives in Italy and is forced into casual prostitution by poverty. The encounter with a kind construction worker could help change her situation.

6.1

MagicScore

#17

My Fault

2023

Noah must leave her city, boyfriend, and friends to move into William Leister's mansion, the flashy and wealthy husband of her mother Rafaela. As a proud and independent 17 year old, Noah resists living in a mansion surrounded by luxury. However, it is there where she meets Nick, her new stepbrother, and the clash of their strong personalities becomes evident from the very beginning.

7.7

MagicScore

#18

EverAfter

1998

Danielle, a vibrant young woman is forced into servitude after the death of her father when she was a young girl. Danielle's stepmother Rodmilla is a heartless woman who forces Danielle to do the cooking and cleaning, while she tries to marry off the eldest of her two daughters to the prince. But Danielle's life takes a wonderful turn when, under the guise of a visiting royal, she meets the charming Prince Henry.

7.4

MagicScore

#19

Hitting the Apex

2015

The inside story of six fighters – six of the fastest motorcycle racers of all time – and of the fates that awaited them at the peak of the sport. It's the story of what is at stake for all of them: all that can be won, and all that can be lost, when you go chasing glory at over two hundred miles an hour – on a motorcycle. But this documentary is also an opportunity to understand the passionate relationship that links the pilots, the technical teams and the legions of fans to the spirit of GP Moto.

7.7

MagicScore

#20

The Wheelchair

1960

Don Anselmo, a retired old man, decides to buy a motorized disabled stroller since all his pensioner friends own one. His family strongly refuses him to purchase the vehicle, so don Anselmo decides to take extreme measures to achieve his goal…

6.8

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Romulus, My Father?

The top films similar to Romulus, My Father by MovieMagicScore are Heaven & Earth (6.7), The Snake Pit (7.1), Girl, Interrupted (7.6). Each shares drama themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Romulus, My Father worth watching?

Romulus, My Father holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.7/10 from 40 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Romulus, My Father?

Romulus, My Father (2007) is a drama film directed by Richard Roxburgh, starring Eric Bana, Franka Potente, Marton Csokas.

Where can I find more recommendations like Romulus, My Father?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more drama recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Romulus, My Father

This ranked list pairs Romulus, My Father (2007), a drama film from Richard Roxburgh, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Eric Bana 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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