Movies Like Magnificent Obsession

Ranked by shared directors, cast, themes, genre, and era — not just generic recommendations.

When Tomorrow Comes

1939·1h 32m·★ 6.7·John M. Stahl

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Show Boat

1936·1h 53m·★ 7.4·James Whale

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Peter Ibbetson

1935·1h 28m·★ 6.9·Henry Hathaway

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2006·2h 1m·★ 7.7·Yoji Yamada

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Imitation of Life

1934·1h 51m·★ 7.5·John M. Stahl

Starring Henry ArmettaDir. John M. StahlDrama & Romance

Back Street

1932·1h 33m·★ 7.0·John M. Stahl

Starring Irene DunneDir. John M. StahlDrama & Romance

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1959·2h 3m·★ 8.2·Billy Wilder

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2007·1h 55m·★ 8.0·Paul Greengrass

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Mrs. Doubtfire

1993·2h 5m·★ 7.1·Chris Columbus

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