Movies like The House of Mirth

This adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel, particularly the 2005 version directed by Joe Wright, will appeal to viewers who savour the social manoeuvring and romantic entanglements of The House of Mirth. The film's witty dialogue and keen observations of class and marriage in early 19th century England echo many of the themes found in Edith Wharton's works.

Directed by Robert Altman, Gosford Park delivers a sharp dissection of the British class system through a murder mystery set in a grand English country house during the 1930s. Fans of The House of Mirth's social critique will appreciate the intricate storytelling and rich character development.

Another Jane Austen classic brought to life, the 1995 film Sense and Sensibility directed by Ang Lee will resonate with fans for its portrayal of sisters navigating love and financial instability in a society where their choices are limited by their status, echoing Lily Bart's dilemmas in The House of Mirth.

This ravishing costume drama directed by Martin Scorsese captures the nuances of high society and forbidden love with the same Edith Wharton touch as The House of Mirth. Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Winona Ryder, the film invites its audience to immerse themselves in the intricacies of 19th-century New York socialite life and its crushing pressures.

This poignant film, exploring the repressed emotions and wasted opportunities of a faithful English butler, mirrors the tragic elegance of The House of Mirth. Starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson, it paints a compelling portrait of duty, dignity, and unspoken love within the constraints of a hierarchical society.

Capturing the shift in social mores and the suffocating societal rules of the early 20th century, this romantic drama based on another E.M. Forster novel presents a young woman's quest for self-discovery and love. It is a film that resonates with the themes of freedom and self-fulfillment found in The House of Mirth.

Diving into the themes of class and tradition, Brideshead Revisited offers a captivating look at an aristocratic family in the period between the two world wars. Fans of The House of Mirth will appreciate the similar exploration of societal expectations and the impact they have on personal happiness.