Movies like Dancing at Lughnasa

The Magdalene Sisters presents a harrowing drama focusing on the lives of three Irish women sent to the Magdalene Laundries. The film explores themes of religious oppression and social struggles, echoing the poignant undertones of Dancing at Lughnasa.

The magic of Irish folklore entwines with a young girl's quest to find her family and her connection to the mythical selkies in The Secret of Roan Inish. This film's Irish setting and mystical elements make it a kindred spirit to Dancing at Lughnasa.

Circle of Friends, set in 1950s Ireland, examines the intersecting lives of three women bound together by friendship and challenged by love's complexities, much like the characters in Dancing at Lughnasa.

Evelyn tells the uplifting story of a father's battle against the Irish courts to regain custody of his children. The strong familial bonds and fight against the odds make it a companion piece to Dancing at Lughnasa.

Into the West is a tale of two young boys and their journey with a mystical horse across Ireland. The blend of myth, family, and the Irish landscape provides a similar backdrop to that of Dancing at Lughnasa.