Movies like A Brother

A feature-film shortlist from the cached Film Atlas engine. The interactive map may include more titles or newer results. These are similarity matches, not a guarantee of age suitability.

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   Matthias & Maxime

   Strong story similarity

   2019 · 120 min · Drama · Other

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   Two childhood best friends are asked to share a kiss for the purposes of a student short film. Soon, a lingering doubt sets in, confronting both men with their preferences, threatening the brotherhood of their social circle, and, eventually, changing their lives.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • strong genre and movie-style overlap
   • shared themes: gay theme and lgbt

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   Softie

   Strong story similarity

   2022 · 93 min · Drama

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   Ten-year-old Johnny stands out from his family and his tough neighborhood in Eastern France. He's sensitive, intelligent and interested in all kinds of things way beyond his years. With curiosity, he observes the ups and downs of his young single mother's turbulent love life. Things change when a new teacher, fresh from the big city, takes over Johnny's class. Mr. Adamski believes in Johnny and wants to open a new world to him. The sophisticated young teacher also intrigues the boy.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • substantial genre overlap
   • shared theme: lgbt

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   Custody

   Strong story similarity

   2018 · 93 min · Drama · Thriller

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   Miriam and Antoine have recently separated. While she’s willing to permit their 17-year-old daughter Josephine to decide living arrangements for herself, Miriam is desperate to keep her youngest, 11-year-old Julien, away from his father. But the magistrate rules in favour of joint custody, and suddenly the boy is thrown directly into the middle of an escalating parental conflict, where it seems inevitable that sides must be chosen.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • a closely matched era

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   A Family For 1640 Days

   Strong story similarity

   2022 · 102 min · Drama

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   Anna happily lives with her husband, their two boys, and Simon, 6 years-old, who was placed with her by the Social Care services when he was only 18 months. When Simon’s father decides that he is ready to take his son back with him, the family’s balance is at stake. Anna is torn apart: how could she possibly let go a of child who has always called her ‘Mom’?

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   • strong story and style similarity
   • substantial genre overlap
   • a closely matched era

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   Close

   Strong story similarity

   2022 · 104 min · Drama

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   Two 13-year-old boys spend an idyllic summer together, but their connection is put to the test when they become the subject of speculation at school.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • shared themes: childhood and lgbt
   • substantial genre overlap

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   Just an Illusion

   Strong story similarity

   2026 · 119 min · Comedy · Drama

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   In 1985 suburban Paris, 12-year-old Vincent lives with his distant older brother and quarrelling parents. Amid laughter and unease, he navigates friendship and first love, while beginning to confront the adult world.

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   • strong story and style similarity

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   Reckless Summer

   Strong story similarity

   2021 · 110 min · Drama · TV Movie

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   15-year-old Solange lives in a little town in the French Alps. When her parents get divorced, she discovers her femininity and has her first sexual experiences.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • a closely matched era

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   The Way Way Back

   Strong story similarity

   2013 · 103 min · Comedy · Drama

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   Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Having a rough time fitting in, Duncan finds an unexpected friend in Owen, manager of the Water Wizz water park.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity

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   The Scapegoat

   Strong story similarity

   2013 · 92 min · Drama

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   There is something strange - some would even say abnormal - about the Malaussène family. But if you take a closer look, no one could be happier than this cheerfully chaotic family, even though their mother is usually off on one romantic adventure or another. Life is never a bore for Benjamin Malaussène, professional scapegoat and the older brother responsible for this horde of kids. But when incidents happen wherever he goes, police and colleagues begin to eye him suspiciously. It soon becomes a matter of life and death to find out what is going on and who is so interested in ruining his life. Written by Pathe International

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   • strong story and style similarity
   • substantial genre overlap

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    The Worst Ones

    Strong story similarity

    2022 · 100 min · Comedy · Drama

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    The story centres on a group of teenagers street cast in their neighbourhood and selected to play in a feature film during the summer. The film tells the story of this film shoot and of the connections that will be formed during it.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • a closely matched era

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