Movies like Pretty Baby

American Beauty explores the sexual frustrations and dark undercurrents within suburban America. It shares with Pretty Baby a controversial look at the theme of attraction and taboo relationships, making it a potential hit with audiences interested in boundary-pushing narratives.

Taxi Driver, while not exactly similar in plot to Pretty Baby, intricately portrays the life of a 12-year-old prostitute in the seedy underbelly of New York City. Its dark exploration of urban isolation and the loss of innocence resonate with the adult themes in Pretty Baby.

Adapted from Nabokov's controversial novel, Lolita tells the story of a middle-aged man's obsession with a 14-year-old girl. Viewers who appreciate the exploration of taboo subjects in Pretty Baby will likely be intrigued by the complex moral landscape of Lolita.

This British drama centers around a rebellious teenager's sexual awakening and her complex relationship with her mother's boyfriend. Fish Tank tackles adolescent vulnerability and power in ways that may resonate with viewers captivated by the themes in Pretty Baby.

Set in 1960s suburban London, An Education delves into the life of a teenage girl who becomes involved with a much older man. Like Pretty Baby, the film's central relationship challenges societal norms and provides a commentary on youth, sexuality, and agency.

The Crush features a young Alicia Silverstone as a teenager who develops a dangerous obsession with an older man. Like Pretty Baby, it examines the often perilous intersection of youthful infatuation and adult sexuality.

Hounddog tells the story of a troubled young girl in the American South who finds solace in the music of Elvis Presley. Delving into themes of abuse and coming of age, it shares Pretty Baby’s unflinching look at a young girl’s difficult journey to adulthood.