Movies like The Goldfinch

With its complex characters and exploration of the impacts of the past on the present, The Reader delves into themes of guilt, redemption, and the formative power of relationships, much like The Goldfinch.

Revolutionary Road's examination of the American dream gone awry, and the personal struggles of its central characters, echoes The Goldfinch's exploration of identity and the facades we build around our lives. Both films offer a deep dive into their characters' psyches.

The grandeur of storytelling in Atonement, paired with its visual style and narrative of loss and love throughout the characters’ lives, shares an artistic sensibility with The Goldfinch. It also unfolds through different time periods, which will appeal to viewers who enjoyed the nonlinear storytelling in The Goldfinch.

The Lovely Bones offers a profound exploration of loss and the ways in which it affects the living, presenting a stylistically rich and emotional narrative that should strike a chord with fans of The Goldfinch.

This adaptation of a best-selling novel captures the tumult of adolescence and the struggle to find oneself, echoing themes present in The Goldfinch. With its compelling characters and coming-of-age narrative, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a complementary choice for viewers.

The Secret Life of Bees features a young character on a journey of self-discovery heavily marked by past trauma, similar to the protagonist in The Goldfinch. The movie’s exploration of family, memory, and healing align with the themes of The Goldfinch.

Based on a novel like The Goldfinch, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close deals with a young protagonist grappling with the loss of a parent from a New York tragedy. The film’s exploration of grief and its sophisticated emotional undercurrents will resonate with fans of The Goldfinch.