Movies like M. Butterfly

With its deep exploration of forbidden love and societal pressures, Brokeback Mountain resonates with M. Butterfly's heart-wrenching portrayal of a complex romantic entanglement that defies cultural expectations.

While Tropic Thunder is a comedy that satirizes Hollywood, it includes a controversial performance with a character in 'blackface,' which prompts viewers to consider the complexities of identity representation, a key theme in M. Butterfly as well.

The Crying Game's intricate narrative of deception and revelation echoes themes found in M. Butterfly. Both films explore issues related to identity and gender, drawing viewers into a suspenseful examination of the blurred lines between truth and illusion.

Shakespeare in Love offers a play within a play where gender roles are disguised, a concept that mirrors M. Butterfly’s exploration of the fluidity of gender and the artifice involved in both theater and life.

The Hours weaves together multiple stories across different time periods involving themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and identity—subjects that resonate with those found in M. Butterfly.