Movies Like Julie & Julia (2009)

Julie & Julia is a 2009 drama, romance film from Nora Ephron with a MovieMagicScore of 6.7/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Mostly Martha and The Hundred-Foot Journey.

Drama Romance

Mostly Martha

2001

Martha is a single woman who lives for one passion: cooking. The head chef at a chic restaurant, Martha has no time for anything - or anyone - else. But Martha's solitary life is shaken when a fateful accident brings her sister's eight-year-old daughter, Lina, to her doorstep.

6.7

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The Hundred-Foot Journey

2014

A story centered around an Indian family who moves to France and opens a restaurant across the street from a Michelin-starred French restaurant.

7.3

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Babette's Feast

1987

A French housekeeper with a mysterious past brings quiet revolution in the form of one exquisite meal to a circle of starkly pious villagers in late 19th century Denmark.

7.2

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Delicious

2021

France, 1789 - just before the Revolution. When talented chef Manceron is dismissed from his prestigious position by the Duke of Chamfort, he loses the taste for cooking. But when he meets the mysterious Louise, together they decide to create the very first restaurant in France.

6.9

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The Menu

2022

A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.

7.2

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Eat Drink Man Woman

1994

Retired and widowed Chinese master chef Chu lives in modern day Taipei, with his three attractive daughters, all of whom are unattached. Soon, each daughter encounters a new man in their lives. When these new relationships blossom, stereotypes are broken and the living situation within the family changes.

7.6

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The Way to the Heart

2024

Ava, an award-winning chef at a big-city restaurant, has lost her spark. Her boss sends her out to find herself to save her menu and her job. She returns home and finds little to inspire her, but when she reunites with her childhood friend Logan, Ava has to get her head out of the clouds and her foot out of her mouth to rediscover her passion for food.

9.9

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Just Add Romance

2019

When Carly and Jason, exact opposites, compete on a famed cooking show for the chance at their own restaurant, what will matter more – their culinary careers or their potential love?

6.4

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The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

1989

The wife of an abusive criminal finds solace in the arms of a kind regular guest in her husband's restaurant.

7.3

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#10

Umami

2023

Following a near-death experience France's leading chef throws himself into a quest seeking the flavor that has confounded his life since he was defeated by a Japanese chef's bowl of noodles as a young man.

5.7

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#11

Le Chef

2012

A veteran chef faces off against his restaurant group's new CEO, who wants to the establishment to lose a star from its rating in order to bring in a younger chef who specializes in molecular gastronomy.

6.2

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#12

Motherhood

2009

In Manhattan, a mother of two preparing for her daughter's sixth birthday party has no idea of the challenges she's about to face in order to pull off the event.

5.0

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#13

Kings of Pastry

2009

The collar awarded to the winners of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman in France) is more than the ultimate recognition for every pastry chef - it is a dream and an obsession. The 3-day competition includes everything from delicate chocolates to precarious six foot sugar sculptures and requires that the chefs have extraordinary skill, nerves of steel and luck. The film follows Jacquy Pfeiffer, founder of The French Pastry School in Chicago, as he returns to France to compete against 15 of France's leading pastry chefs. The filmmakers were given first time/exclusive access to this high-stakes drama of passion, sacrifice, disappointment and joy in the quest to have President Sarkozy declare them one of the best in France.

6.9

MagicScore

#14

Christmas à la Carte

2021

When food correspondent, Carly, gets a shot at her own show, she is sent to Angel Heights to help Grant open his diner and film it as a Holiday special for her TV show. Will Grant and Carly open their hearts too?

6.1

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#15

Pyaasa

1957

Vijay, a destitute poet, searches for true love while attempting to get his work published. With the assistance of two women in his life, his dream comes true - but at a cost that causes Vijay to rethink his worldview.

7.1

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#16

American Fiction

2023

A novelist fed up with the establishment profiting from "Black" entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of hypocrisy and the madness he claims to disdain.

7.3

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#17

11 Minutes, 9 Seconds, 1 Image

2002

An anthology of short films inspired by the events of the September 11 World Trade Center attacks.

6.4

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#18

Brick Lane

2007

The grind of daily life as a Brick Lane Bangladessi as seen through the eyes of Nazneen (Chatterjee), who at 17 enters an arranged marriage with Chanu (Kaushik). Years later, living in east London with her family, she meets a young man Karim (Simpson).

5.5

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#19

Little Forest

2018

A young woman leaves the city to return to her hometown in the countryside. Seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, she becomes self-sufficient in a bid to reconnect with nature.

7.6

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#20

Sweet Bean

2015

The master of a dorayaki pastry store hires a 76-year-old woman whose talents attract customers from all over. But she's hiding a troubling secret. Life's joys are found in the little details, and no matter what may be weighing you down, everyone loves a good pastry.

7.4

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Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Julie & Julia?

The top films similar to Julie & Julia by MovieMagicScore are Mostly Martha (6.7), The Hundred-Foot Journey (7.3), Babette's Feast (7.2). Each shares drama/romance themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Julie & Julia worth watching?

Julie & Julia holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.7/10 from 2,158 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Julie & Julia?

Julie & Julia (2009) is a drama, romance film directed by Nora Ephron, starring Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci.

Where can I find more recommendations like Julie & Julia?

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 Julie & Julia

This ranked list pairs Julie & Julia (2009), a drama and romance film from Nora Ephron, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Meryl Streep 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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