Movies Like Amadeus (1984)

Amadeus is a 1984 drama, history, music film from Miloš Forman with a MovieMagicScore of 8.0/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Come, Sweet Death and The Duchess.

Drama History Music

Come, Sweet Death

2000

Former detective Brenner has become an ambulance driver and finds himself, much to his dismay, caught up in a war between two rival first aid organizations.

7.3

MagicScore

The Duchess

2008

A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.

7.0

MagicScore

The Magic Flute

1975

The Queen of the Night enlists a handsome prince named Tamino to rescue her beautiful kidnapped daughter, Princess Pamina, in this screen adaptation of the beloved Mozart opera. Aided by the lovelorn bird hunter Papageno and a magical flute that holds the power to change the hearts of men, young Tamino embarks on a quest for true love, leading to the evil Sarastro's temple where Pamina is held captive.

7.2

MagicScore

The Sound of Music

1965

In the years before World War II, a tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey is hired as a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music into the home.

7.7

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tick, tick... BOOM!

2021

On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.

7.6

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The Black Castle

1952

A man investigates the disappearance of two of his friends who were the guests of a sinister Austrian count.

6.3

MagicScore

Napoleon

1927

A biopic of Napoleon Bonaparte, tracing the Corsican's career from his schooldays (where a snowball fight is staged like a military campaign) to his flight from Corsica, through the French Revolution (where a real storm is intercut with a political storm) and the Terror, culminating in his triumphant invasion of Italy in 1797.

7.8

MagicScore

House of Gucci

2021

When Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel the family legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately… murder.

6.6

MagicScore

1776

1972

Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin and John Adams charge Thomas Jefferson with the task of writing a statement announcing the new country's emancipation from British rule.

6.9

MagicScore

#10

The Madness of King George

1994

Aging King George III of England is exhibiting signs of madness, a problem little understood in 1788. As the monarch alternates between bouts of confusion and near-violent outbursts of temper, his hapless doctors attempt the ineffectual cures of the day. Meanwhile, Queen Charlotte and Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger attempt to prevent the king's political enemies, led by the Prince of Wales, from usurping the throne.

6.8

MagicScore

#11

The Climax

1944

Dr. Hohner, theatre physician at the Vienna Royal Theatre, murders his mistress, the star soprano when his jealousy drives him to the point of mad obsession. Ten years later, another young singer reminds Hohner of the late diva and his old mania kicks in. Hohner wants to prevent her from singing for anyone but him, even if it means silencing her forever.

5.4

MagicScore

#12

Before Sunrise

1995

An unexpected meeting on a train leads two travelers to spend an evening wandering through Vienna. As the night unfolds, they share stories and conversations about life and love, exploring new ideas while a quiet intimacy grows between them, knowing it may be their only night together.

8.0

MagicScore

#13

Joy

2018

Close to paying off her debts, a Nigerian sex worker in Austria coaches a reluctant novice, and assesses the risks of taking a faster path to freedom.

5.9

MagicScore

#14

Sissi

1955

The young Bavarian princess Elisabeth, who all call Sissi, goes with her mother and older sister Néné to Austria where Néné will be wed to an emperor named Franz Joseph, Yet unexpectedly Franz runs into Sissi while out fishing and they fall in love.

7.3

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#15

Jodhaa Akbar

2008

A sixteenth century love story about a marriage of alliance that gave birth to true love between a Mughal emperor and a Rajput princess.

7.3

MagicScore

#16

Christmas in Vienna

2020

Jess, a concert violinist whose heart just isn’t in it anymore, goes to Vienna for a performance. While there, she finds the inspiration she has been missing, and a new love.

6.4

MagicScore

#17

The Third Man

1949

In postwar Vienna, Austria, Holly Martins, a writer of pulp Westerns, arrives penniless as a guest of his childhood chum Harry Lime, only to learn he has died. Martins develops a conspiracy theory after learning of a "third man" present at the time of Harry's death, running into interference from British officer Major Calloway, and falling head-over-heels for Harry's grief-stricken lover, Anna.

7.9

MagicScore

#18

Mother's Day

1994

48 hours in the life of the Neugebauer family. The May weekend with a small family celebration, which was planned as peaceful and contemplative, turns out to be a kind of Rocky Horror Picture Show in Vienna's municipal housing estate. Just like the other residents, the Neugebauers are preparing for the impending Mother's Day.

7.3

MagicScore

#19

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation

2015

Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet—eradicating 'The Syndicate', an International and highly-skilled rogue organization committed to destroying the IMF.

7.2

MagicScore

#20

The Devil's Bath

2024

In 1750 Austria, a deeply religious woman named Agnes has just married her beloved, but her mind and heart soon grow heavy as her life becomes a long list of chores and expectations. Day after day, she is increasingly trapped in a murky and lonely path leading to evil thoughts, until the possibility of committing a shocking act of violence seems like the only way out of her inner prison.

6.6

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Amadeus?

The top films similar to Amadeus by MovieMagicScore are Come, Sweet Death (7.3), The Duchess (7.0), The Magic Flute (7.2). Each shares drama/history/music themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Amadeus worth watching?

Amadeus holds a MovieMagicScore of 8.0/10 from 4,733 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Amadeus?

Amadeus (1984) is a drama, history, music film directed by Miloš Forman, starring F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge.

Where can I find more recommendations like Amadeus?

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 Amadeus

This ranked list pairs Amadeus (1984), a drama and history and music film from Miloš Forman, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of F. Murray Abraham 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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