Movies like The Bostonians

Directed by Martin Scorsese, The Age of Innocence is a classic tale of unrequited love and societal pressures in Gilded Age New York. Anyone who appreciates The Bostonians' exploration of repressed desires and the constraints of a bygone era will find this adaptation of Edith Wharton's novel mesmerizing.

Adapted from Jane Austen's novel, Sense and Sensibility explores the plight and romantic endeavors of the Dashwood sisters. Like The Bostonians, it's a narrative rich with themes of love, societal pressure, and the empowerment of women during a period of strict social norms.

Another period piece exploring repressed emotions and the complexities of social structures, The Remains of the Day delves into the life of a devoted English butler whose loyalty to his employer overshadows his personal life. It resonates with themes of duty over desire found in The Bostonians.

Dangerous Liaisons provides a darker perspective on power dynamics and manipulation among the elite. Set in 18th-century France, its portrayal of seduction and betrayal offers a complex web of relationships that viewers of The Bostonians will likely find absorbing.

Those who enjoyed the character-driven narrative and societal critiques of The Bostonians will appreciate A Room with a View. This story of a young woman's choice between social conventions and personal happiness shares the same Edwardian era backdrop and dramatic tensions.

Based on Henry James' novel, like The Bostonians, The Portrait of a Lady follows a young American woman as she navigates the complexities of European society. Its exploration of freedom, manipulation, and betrayal will resonate with those who appreciate the nuanced character play in The Bostonians.