Movies like The Golden Bowl

Fans of The Golden Bowl's exploration of high society manners and repressed desires will find much to enjoy in The Age of Innocence. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film, like The Golden Bowl, adapts a classic novel to offer a rich portrait of love and betrayal among New York City's elite at the turn of the 20th century.

Adapted from the Jane Austen novel and directed by Ang Lee, Sense and Sensibility will appeal to fans of The Golden Bowl due to its focus on love, social status, and the delicate balance between emotion and duty in 18th-century England.

Fans of the lush period detail and complex interpersonal dramas in The Golden Bowl will appreciate The Remains of the Day, another Merchant Ivory film that delves into the lives of service and restraint hidden beneath the surface of interwar British propriety.

Like The Golden Bowl, A Room with a View is another adaptation of a classic novel that examines love and social mores in early 20th century Europe. Its romantic drama and rich depiction of the era's culture will resonate with viewers who enjoyed the nuanced performances and storytelling of The Golden Bowl.

Another Merchant Ivory production, Howards End shares The Golden Bowl's intricate storytelling and period setting, exploring class relations in Edwardian England with depth and emotional nuance.

The Portrait of a Lady features a strong female lead navigating the complexities of personal choice and societal expectation – themes that echo strongly with The Golden Bowl. With beautiful production values and a deeply psychological perspective, it's a must-see for fans of character-driven period dramas.

This adaptation of Henry James's novel, like The Golden Bowl, explores the intersection of love, money, and deceit. Set at the turn of the 20th century, The Wings of the Dove offers a similarly intricate look at the dynamics of relationships constrained by social convention.