Movies like Precious

Will Smith delivers a powerful performance in this biographical drama about a struggling salesman who becomes homeless with his young son. The film's themes of perseverance and hope echo those found in Precious.

Based on Susanna Kaysen's memoir, this film stars Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie, following a young woman's stay at a mental institution during the 1960s. It similarly tackles the complexities of mental health and the search for acceptance.

Moonlight chronicles the life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami. Its poignant portrayal of personal and identity struggles resonates with the themes of Precious.

Directed by Steven Spielberg, The Color Purple shares a story of struggle through the life of Celie, an African American woman in the southern United States in the early 1900s. Like Precious, it explores themes of abuse, empowerment, and the triumph of the human spirit.

Based on Ntozake Shange's play, this drama by Tyler Perry delves into the lives of nine women, addressing subjects like love, abandonment, rape, and coping with distress. It echoes the raw emotional intensity found in Precious.