Movies like Married Life

Blue Valentine is a raw and intimate look at a couple's relationship over several years, depicting their happier moments and painful decline. Audiences who found Married Life's depiction of marital challenges compelling will find a similar emotional depth and realism in Blue Valentine.

Little Children delves into the lives of several individuals in a suburban town as they wrestle with personal desires, infidelity, and societal expectations. Similar to Married Life, this film showcases the consequences that come with emotional decisions and the pursuit of forbidden love.

Revolutionary Road, set in the 1950s, showcases the story of a couple confronting the reality behind their seemingly perfect suburban life. The film's exploration of themes like marital discord and the pursuit of happiness align well with Married Life, offering viewers another intense examination of a troubled marriage.

Ang Lee's The Ice Storm is a drama set in the 1970s that focuses on two suburban families as they navigate a web of sexual and social frustrations. The film's critique of American suburban life and its impact on personal relationships will resonate with those who enjoy the themes of secrecy and marital strain in Married Life.

In the Bedroom is a poignant film dealing with the aftereffects of a tragic event on a couple's relationship. Its intense focus on the character's emotional lives and the strain on marital bonds makes it thematically akin to Married Life, providing a deep exploration of love, loss, and betrayal.

Set in 1950s Connecticut, Far from Heaven tells the story of a suburban housewife who faces a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in the outside world. Like Married Life, this film captures the period's style and social mores, offering a complex and stylistic portrayal of marriage and personal struggle that fans of character-driven narratives will appreciate.

The Good Girl is about a young woman in a stagnant marriage who embarks on an affair with a younger coworker. The movie's darkly comedic take on infidelity and the quest for contentment in a small-town setting echoes the emotional complexities and themes found in Married Life.