1. The Reader
#1,475 most popular movie yesterdayThe Reader follows the post-WWII affair of a young man and an older woman in Germany, culminating in a trial for war crimes. This movie, like Mother Night, addresses the aftereffects of the Holocaust, the moral ambiguity of love and guilt, and the personal reckoning with a nation's dark past.
7 movies like The Reader...2. The Manchurian Candidate
#1,493 most popular movie yesterdayBoth the 1962 original and the 2004 remake of The Manchurian Candidate present a harrowing tale of brainwashing, political intrigue, and hidden identities, echoing Mother Night's motifs of allegiance, betrayal, and the manipulation of truth in the shadowy world of espionage.
6 movies like The Manchurian Candidate...3. The Good Shepherd
#1,524 most popular movie yesterdayAn intricate tale of the early days of the CIA, The Good Shepherd delves into the personal sacrifices and moral ambiguities faced by a covert operative. Fans of Mother Night might appreciate this approach to the complex nature of espionage and loyalty to one's country.
5 movies like The Good Shepherd...4. Apt Pupil
#2,755 most popular movie yesterdayBased on the novella by Stephen King, Apt Pupil explores the dark bond between a high school student and a Nazi war criminal living under a pseudonym in suburban America. Like Mother Night, this movie delves into themes of secret identities, the nature of evil, and the psychological complexity of human morality.
5 movies like Apt Pupil...5. Julia
#7,774 most popular movie yesterdayJulia recounts the friendship between playwright Lillian Hellman and her childhood friend Julia, who becomes entangled in anti-Nazi activism. As with Mother Night, it's a tale that weaves personal relationships with the broader implications of standing against oppressive ideologies.
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