Movies like The Two Popes

Though The Irishman revolves around organized crime more than religion, its exploration of themes such as loyalty, betrayal, and seeking redemption in the later stages of life may appeal to fans of the character-driven storytelling of The Two Popes.

Spotlight is a gripping drama that follows the investigation by The Boston Globe's investigative unit into systemic child abuse in the Catholic Church. Its themes of inquiry and moral struggles within the institution resonate with The Two Popes' exploration of faith and scandal.

Set in a Benedictine Abbey during the Middle Ages, The Name of the Rose is a historical murder mystery that deals with themes of heresy and the nature of truth within the Christian faith, akin to the theological debates in The Two Popes.

Doubt presents a powerful narrative centered around suspicion and moral questioning within a Catholic school. With strong performances and a focus on the complexities of faith, this film shares thematic similarities with The Two Popes.

Philomena tells the emotional, true story of a woman's search for her forcibly adopted son, and touches upon the notions of faith and reconciliation within the Catholic Church, which are pivotal themes in The Two Popes as well.