Movies like Flora and Son

The most recent iteration featuring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, A Star Is Born tells a deeply emotional story of a musician who helps a young singer find fame as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral. It resonates with audiences much like Flora and Son for its powerful performances and poignant music-centric narrative.

This drama follows a musically gifted orphan who runs away from his foster home in search of his birth parents. With a mystical touch and a narrative centered around the power of music to connect people, August Rush stands as a complementary tale to the spirit of Flora and Son.

Directed by John Carney, who also directed Flora and Son, Once is an intimate musical drama about an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant drawn together by their shared love of music. The heartfelt performances and organic storytelling make Once a natural follow-up for fans of Flora and Son.

Crazy Heart features Jeff Bridges in an Oscar-winning role as a down-and-out country music singer who's trying to turn his life around. The film's exploration of redemption through music and its character-driven narrative align with the themes presented in Flora and Son.

Starring Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore, Music and Lyrics follows a washed-up former pop star as he's given a few days to compose a chart-topping hit for an aspiring teen sensation. The blend of romance and music composition makes it comparable to Flora and Son.