Movies like Galileo

Detailing the life of mathematician Alan Turing who was instrumental in breaking the German Enigma code during World War II, 'The Imitation Game', like 'Galileo', explores the challenges faced by a genius working under oppressive circumstances.

Following the life of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart through the envious eyes of his contemporary Antonio Salieri, 'Amadeus' shares with 'Galileo' the theme of genius versus society's constraints and the inner turmoil of a brilliant mind.

Set in a medieval monastery, this mystery film follows the investigation of a series of murders. Like 'Galileo', 'The Name of the Rose' concerns itself with the conflict between knowledge and authority during a time of intellectual repression.

This biographical film about Charles Darwin and his struggle to write 'On the Origin of Species' reflects the same conflict of science against established norms found in 'Galileo'. Darwin's personal and professional battles would be deeply relatable to fans of the latter.