Movies Like The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1934)

The Barretts of Wimpole Street is a 1934 drama, romance film from Sidney Franklin with a MovieMagicScore of 6.0/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Of Human Hearts and The Long, Hot Summer.

Drama Romance

Of Human Hearts

1938

This is a story about family relationships, set in the time before and during the American Civil War. Ethan Wilkins is a poor and honest man who ministers to the human soul, while his son Jason yearns to be a doctor, helping people in the earthly realm. It is a rich story about striving for excellence, the tension of father-son rebellion, and the love of a mother that can never die.

5.8

MagicScore

The Long, Hot Summer

1958

Accused barn burner and conman Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town and quickly ingratiates himself with its richest family, the Varners.

7.1

MagicScore

The Night of the Iguana

1964

A defrocked Episcopal clergyman leads a bus-load of middle-aged Baptist women on a tour of the Mexican coast and comes to terms with the failure haunting his life.

7.1

MagicScore

The Iron Claw

2023

The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.

7.5

MagicScore

Fear Strikes Out

1957

True story of the life of Jimmy Piersall, who battled mental illness to achieve stardom in major league baseball.

7.1

MagicScore

Darkness

2019

Three sisters, Stella, Luce and Aria, live in an isolated house, immersed in the shadows, submitted by a violent and authoritarian father, a religious fanatic obsessed with the end of the world, who keeps them prisoners behind locks and closed windows, under the pretext that the Apocalypse has finally arrived.

4.9

MagicScore

Borg vs McEnroe

2017

The Swedish Björn Borg and the American John McEnroe, the best tennis players in the world, maintain a legendary duel during the 1980 Wimbledon tournament.

6.9

MagicScore

Courageous

2011

Law enforcement officers Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, and their partners stand up to the worst the streets have to offer with confidence and focus. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that none of them are truly prepared to tackle: fatherhood. They know that God desires to turn the hearts of fathers to their children, but their children are beginning to drift further and further away from them. When tragedy hits home, these men are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, their faith, and their fathering. Can a newfound urgency help these dads draw closer to God... and to their children?

7.6

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Dangal

2016

Dangal is an extraordinary true story based on the life of Mahavir Singh and his two daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat. The film traces the inspirational journey of a father who trains his daughters to become world class wrestlers.

7.9

MagicScore

#10

Lizzie

2018

Massachusetts, 1892. An unmarried woman of 32 and a social outcast, Lizzie lives a claustrophobic life under her father's cold and domineering control. When Bridget Sullivan, a young maid, comes to work for the family, Lizzie finds a sympathetic, kindred spirit, and a secret intimacy soon blossoms into a wicked plan.

6.2

MagicScore

#11

Total Eclipse

1995

Young, wild poet Arthur Rimbaud and his mentor Paul Verlaine engage in a fierce, forbidden romance while feeling the effects of a hellish artistic lifestyle.

6.4

MagicScore

#12

The Big Country

1958

Retired wealthy sea captain Jim McKay arrives in the Old West, where he becomes embroiled in a feud between his future father-in-law, Major Terrill, and the rough and lawless Hannasseys over a valuable patch of land.

7.6

MagicScore

#13

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

#14

The Father

2020

A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages and, as he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality.

8.1

MagicScore

#15

Oscar

1967

This film originated as a play in Paris. The story focuses on the one-day adventures of Bertrand Barnier played with a genius of French cinema, Louis de Funes. In the same morning he learns that his daughter is pregnant, an employee stole a large amount of money from his company, his maid is about to resign in order to marry a wealthy neighbor and his body builder is interested in marrying his daughter. The seemingly complicated story-line is full of comedy or errors and some of the most hilarious mime scenes of the French cinema.

7.3

MagicScore

#16

The Prince of Tides

1991

A troubled Southern man talks to his suicidal sister's psychiatrist about their family history and falls in love with her (and New York City) in the process.

6.6

MagicScore

#17

10 Things I Hate About You

1999

On the first day at his new school, Cameron instantly falls for Bianca, the gorgeous girl of his dreams. The only problem is that Bianca is forbidden to date until her ill-tempered, completely un-dateable older sister Kat goes out, too. In an attempt to solve his problem, Cameron singles out the only guy who could possibly be a match for Kat: a mysterious bad boy with a nasty reputation of his own.

7.6

MagicScore

#18

The Happy Prince

2018

In 1895, Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was the most famous writer in London, and Bosie Douglas, son of the notorious Marquess of Queensberry, was his lover. Accused and convicted of gross indecency, he was imprisoned for two years and subjected to hard labor. Once free, he abandons England to live in France, where he will spend his last years, haunted by memories of the past, poverty and immense sadness.

6.3

MagicScore

#19

Stories We Tell

2012

Canadian actress and filmmaker Sarah Polley investigates certain secrets related to her mother, interviewing a group of family members and friends whose reliability varies depending of their implication in the events, which are remembered in different ways; so a trail of questions remains to be answered, because memory is always changing and the discovery of truth often depends on who is telling the tale.

7.1

MagicScore

#20

Ant-Man

2015

Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Doctor Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

7.1

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Barretts of Wimpole Street?

The top films similar to The Barretts of Wimpole Street by MovieMagicScore are Of Human Hearts (5.8), The Long, Hot Summer (7.1), The Night of the Iguana (7.1). Each shares drama/romance themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Barretts of Wimpole Street worth watching?

The Barretts of Wimpole Street holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.0/10 from 21 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is The Barretts of Wimpole Street?

The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1934) is a drama, romance film directed by Sidney Franklin, starring Norma Shearer, Fredric March, Charles Laughton.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Barretts of Wimpole Street?

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 The Barretts of Wimpole Street

This ranked list pairs The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1934), a drama and romance film from Sidney Franklin, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Norma Shearer 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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