Movies Like The Oldest Profession

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

Young & Beautiful

2013·1h 35m·★ 6.7·François Ozon

Themes: exploring sexuality, prostitutionFans also liked

My Sole Desire

2023·1h 59m·★ 6.1·Lucie Borleteau

Themes: erotism, prostitution

Poor Things

2023·2h 21m·★ 7.7·Yorgos Lanthimos

Themes: exploring sexuality, prostitution

Lolita

1962·2h 34m·★ 7.5·Stanley Kubrick

TMDB recommendsDrama & Comedy

Playing by Heart

1998·2h 1m·★ 6.9·Willard Carroll

TMDB recommendsComedy & Drama

King of Hearts

1966·1h 42m·★ 7.3·Philippe de Broca

Starring Jean-Claude BrialyDir. Philippe de BrocaComedy & Drama

Dear Louise

1972·1h 33m·★ 6.3·Philippe de Broca

Starring Jeanne MoreauDir. Philippe de BrocaComedy & Drama

Dirty Dancing

1987·1h 40m·★ 7.1·Emile Ardolino

TMDB recommends

Irreversible

2002·1h 33m·★ 7.3·Gaspar Noé

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The Baby of Mâcon

1993·2h 2m·★ 6.9·Peter Greenaway

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Cruel Intentions

1999·1h 37m·★ 6.8·Roger Kumble

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The Little Death

2014·1h 36m·★ 7.0·Josh Lawson

Fans also likedDrama & Comedy

Roaring Years

1962·1h 46m·★ 7.4·Luigi Zampa

Both star Michèle Mercier & Gastone Moschin

Brother of Sleep

1995·2h 7m·★ 7.0·Joseph Vilsmaier

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Crash

1996·1h 40m·★ 6.4·David Cronenberg

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Private Parts

1997·1h 49m·★ 6.9·Betty Thomas

Fans also likedComedy & Drama

Five Times Two

2004·1h 30m·★ 6.6·François Ozon

TMDB recommends

A Very Curious Girl

1969·1h 42m·★ 6.9·Nelly Kaplan

Fans also likedDrama & Comedy

Strictly Sexual

2008·1h 40m·★ 6.2·Joel Viertel

Fans also likedDrama & Comedy

Sex and Death 101

2007·1h 57m·★ 5.9·Daniel Waters

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How Good Is The Oldest Profession?

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