Movies like Minari

Exploring the complex relationships between Chinese-American women and their immigrant mothers, The Joy Luck Club weaves a series of interconnected stories that navigate identity, generational conflict, and reconciliation— themes that also resonate deeply in Minari.

While thematically different, Gran Torino's close examination of cultural clashes and unlikely friendships within a changing American neighborhood will resonate with Minari fans. The film, centered around a retired auto worker and his relationship with his immigrant neighbors, offers a raw and insightful perspective on acceptance and community.

The Namesake delves into the theme of family and identity within the immigrant experience in America. This film parallels Minari in its depiction of the challenges and the enriching aspects that come with bridging two different cultures, focusing on the life of an Indian-American man and his journey to understand his heritage.

The Farewell beautifully captures a family's complex emotional journey, akin to Minari. It follows a Chinese-American family that discovers their grandmother has only a short while left to live and decide to keep her in the dark, scheduling a family gathering in China under the guise of a fake wedding. Fans of Minari will appreciate the heartfelt storytelling and the exploration of cultural and generational clashes.

This heartfelt narrative of an Irish immigrant family in New York City, struggling to start a new life while dealing with past grief, shares with Minari the poignant portrayal of family dynamics and the immigrant experience, evoking strong emotional responses from its audience.

In A Better Life, audiences are drawn into the world of a father's pursuit of stability and a better future for his son, reflecting themes similarly portrayed in Minari. Set in East Los Angeles, the film provides a poignant look at the struggles of undocumented immigrants.