Anora is a romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Sean Baker. The 2024 film follows the story of Anora Mikheeva, a young stripper who falls in love with and marries Vanya, the son of a Russian oligarch, and finally gets her Cinderella story but once the news reaches Vanya’s parents they come to New York to get their marriage annulled by any means necessary. Anora stars Mikey Madison in the lead role with Mark Eidelstein, Yura Borisov, Karren Karagulian, Vache Tovmasyan, and Aleksei Serebryakov starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the intensely dramatic story, tragic romance, and compelling characters in Anora here are some similar movies you should check out next.
Pretty Woman (Rent on Prime Video)
Pretty Woman is a romantic comedy film directed by Garry Marshall from a screenplay written by J.F. Lawton. The 1990 film follows the story of a prostitute and a wealthy businessman after he hired her during a business trip to Los Angeles. Soon, they begin falling for each other but their relationship faces many struggles because of their different backgrounds. Pretty Woman stars Julia Roberts and Richard Gere in the lead roles with Laura San Giacomo, Héctor Elizondo, Jason Alexander, Ralph Bellamy, and Amy Yasbeck starring in supporting roles.
Blue Valentine (Tubi, Plex & Rent on Prime Video)
Blue Valentine is a romantic drama film directed by Derek Cianfrance who also co-wrote the screenplay with Joey Curtis and Cami Delavigne. The 2010 film follows the story of Dean and Cindy, who fell in love with each other when they were young but time has fractured their relationship in a way that can’t be fixed. Blue Valentine stars Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams in the lead roles with Mike Vogel, Faith Wladyka, Eileen Rosen, and John Doman starring in supporting roles.
The Worst Person in the World (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
The Worst Person in the World is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Joachim Trier who also co-wrote the film with Eskil Vogt. The 2021 film is the third entry into the director’s Oslo trilogy and it follows the story of Julie, a young woman who struggles with finding a clear path to her love life and career aspirations. The Worst Person in the World stars Renate Reinsve in the lead role with Anders Danielsen Lie, Herbert Nordrum, Ruby Dagnall, Maria Grazia Di Meo, and Hans Olav Brenner starring in supporting roles.
Before Midnight (Prime Video)
Before Midnight is a romantic drama film directed by Richard Linklater who also co-wrote the screenplay with stars Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. The 2013 film is the third installment in the Before and it continues the story of Julie and Celine on the last night of their idyllic Greek vacation as they reminisce about their lives together. Before Midnight stars Hawke and Delpy in the lead roles with Jennifer Prior, Charlotte Prior, and Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick starring in supporting roles.
An Education (Rent on Prime Video)
An Education is a coming-of-age romantic drama film directed by Lone Scherfig from a screenplay by Nick Hornby. Based on a memoir of the same name by British journalist Lynn Barber, the 2009 film follows Jenny, a smart and pretty teen with aspirations of attending Oxford University. She soon meets David, a much older man, and falls for him which becomes her first step into the adult world. An Education stars Carey Mulligan in the lead role with Peter Sarsgaard, Alfred Molina, Olivia Williams, Emma Thompson, Rosamund Pike, Dominic Cooper, Sally Hawkins, and Matthew Beard starring in supporting roles.
Like Crazy (Rent on Prime Video)
Like Crazy is a romantic drama film directed by Drake Doremus who also co-wrote the screenplay with Ben York Jones. The 2011 film follows the love story of Anna, a British exchange student who falls in love with Jacob, an American student. But when Anna’s visa is revoked their relationship suffers because of the long distance and while they still love each other it becomes very hard to maintain a relationship. Like Crazy stars Felicity Jones and Anton Yelchin in the lead roles with Jennifer Lawrence, Alex Kingston, Charlie Bewley, Oliver Muirhead, Chris Messina, and Finola Hughes starring in supporting roles.
Silver Linings Playbook (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Silver Linings Playbook is a romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by David O. Russell. Based on the 2008 novel of the same name by author Matthew Quick, the 2012 film follows Pat Solatano, who has lost his job and wife and after spending some time in a mental institution he returns to live with his parents and soon meets Tiffany, whose husband recently died. Tiffany convinces Pat to join her to compete in a dance competition in return she will get his letters to his ex-wife. Silver Linings Playbook stars Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence in the lead roles with Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Anupam Kher, Shea Whigham, John Ortiz, Chris Tucker, and Julia Stiles starring in supporting roles.