Movies Like The Crime of Padre Amaro (2002)

The Crime of Padre Amaro is a 2002 drama, romance film from Carlos Carrera with a MovieMagicScore of 6.7/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Priest and Maria Full of Grace.

Drama Romance

Priest

1995

The deeply held religious convictions of an idealistic young priest are challenged when he must face extraordinary events within his own congregation.

6.3

MagicScore

Maria Full of Grace

2004

A pregnant Colombian teenager becomes a drug mule to make some desperately needed money for her family.

7.2

MagicScore

Jeffrey

1995

Jeffrey, a gay man living in New York City with an overwhelming fear of contracting AIDS, concludes that being celibate is the only option to protect himself. As fate would have it, shortly after his declaration of a sex-free existence, he meets the handsome Steve Howard, his dream man -- except for his HIV-positive status. Facing this dilemma, Jeffrey turns to his best friend and an outrageous priest for guidance.

6.2

MagicScore

Chiko

2008

This is the story of Isa, who grows up in a Hamburg suburb. It might be one of the world's richest cities but every beast has its belly and here, in the very underbelly, Chiko lives in a world where violence, staking and keeping a claim, and drug taking are the norm. Where down is not an option, Chiko is determined to rise to the top, whatever and whomever it costs.

6.3

MagicScore

Johan Falk: National Target

2009

Frank Wagner goes deeper undercover to infiltrate Europe's most dangerous Mafia, the Russian-est, consisting of ex - KGB officers.

6.6

MagicScore

Born to Raise Hell

2010

A hard core Interpol Agent is assigned to an Eastern European task force to target gun trafficking and dope running throughout the Balkans. While investigating a Russian gun dealer, his team is caught in a bloody street war between a Gypsy gang and the Russians, leaving one task force member dead. Fueled with vengeance, he leads us on an action packed thrill ride while avenging his friend's death.

4.7

MagicScore

Léon Morin, Priest

1961

Barny, although a Marxist, is intrigued by the mysteries of religion. In confession, she teases a priest, Léon Morin, but he is a young and intelligent man and ready to discuss anything.

7.0

MagicScore

The Order

2003

For centuries, a secret Order of priests has existed within the Church. A renegade priest, Father Alex Bernier, is sent to Rome to investigate the mysterious death of one of the Order's most revered members. Following a series of strangely similar killings, Bernier launches an investigation that forces him to confront unimaginable evil.

5.7

MagicScore

Spotlight

2015

The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.

7.8

MagicScore

#10

Bad Education

2004

An examination on the effect of Franco-era religious schooling and sexual abuse on the lives of two longtime friends.

7.4

MagicScore

#11

Romero

1989

Romero is a compelling and deeply moving look at the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, who made the ultimate sacrifice in a passionate stand against social injustice and oppression in his county. This film chronicles the transformation of Romero from an apolitical, complacent priest to a committed leader of the Salvadoran people.

7.0

MagicScore

#12

In the Name of...

2013

The contemporary story of a priest who launches a centre for troubled youth in a small parish. He is a good priest and is well-liked by his congregation, which remains unaware of his complicated past.

6.9

MagicScore

#13

The Exorcism of Emily Rose

2005

When a younger girl called Emily Rose dies, everyone puts blame on the exorcism which was performed on her by Father Moore prior to her death. The priest is arrested on suspicion of murder. The trial begins with lawyer Erin Bruner representing Moore, but it is not going to be easy, as no one wants to believe what Father Moore says is true.

6.6

MagicScore

#14

Keeping the Faith

2000

Best friends since they were kids, Rabbi Jacob Schram and Father Brian Finn are dynamic and popular young men living and working on New York's Upper West Side. When Anna Reilly, once their childhood friend and now grown into a beautiful corporate executive, suddenly returns to the city, she reenters Jake and Brian's lives and hearts with a vengeance. Sparks fly and an unusual and complicated love triangle ensues.

6.1

MagicScore

#15

Brother of Sleep

1995

In the beginning of the 19th century, Johannes Elias Alder is born in a small village in the Austrian mountains. While growing up he is considered strange by the other villagers and discovers his love of music, especially rebuilding and playing the organ at the village church. After experiencing an "acoustic wonder", his eye color changes and he can hear even the most subtle sounds.

6.6

MagicScore

#16

The Discovery of Heaven

2001

Disappointed with humanity, God wants to revoke his contract with humanity and wants to take back the stone tablets containing the ten commandments. To this end an angel is sent out to affect the personal lives of three humans so an appropriate child may be conceived.

6.3

MagicScore

#17

A Farewell to Arms

1932

A tale of the World War I love affair, begun in Italy, between American ambulance driver Lt. Frederic Henry and British nurse Catherine Barkley. Eventually separated by Frederic's transfer, tremendous challenges and difficult decisions face each as the war rages on.

6.1

MagicScore

#18

A Farewell to Arms

1957

An English nurse and an American soldier on the Italian front during World War I fall in love, but the horrors surrounding them test their romance to the limit.

5.9

MagicScore

#19

First Reformed

2018

A pastor of a small church in upstate New York starts to spiral out of control after a soul-shaking encounter with an unstable environmental activist and his pregnant wife.

7.0

MagicScore

#20

Immaculate

2024

An American nun embarks on a new journey when she joins a remote convent in the Italian countryside. However, her warm welcome quickly turns into a living nightmare when she discovers her new home harbours a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors.

6.2

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Crime of Padre Amaro?

The top films similar to The Crime of Padre Amaro by MovieMagicScore are Priest (6.3), Maria Full of Grace (7.2), Jeffrey (6.2). Each shares drama/romance themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Crime of Padre Amaro worth watching?

The Crime of Padre Amaro holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.7/10 from 296 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is The Crime of Padre Amaro?

The Crime of Padre Amaro (2002) is a drama, romance film directed by Carlos Carrera, starring Gael García Bernal, Ana Claudia Talancón, Sancho Gracia.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Crime of Padre Amaro?

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About movies like The Crime of Padre Amaro

This ranked list pairs The Crime of Padre Amaro (2002), a drama and romance film from Carlos Carrera, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Gael García Bernal 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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