Movies like The Life Before Her Eyes

Mystic River delves into the lives of three childhood friends who are reunited by a tragic event. It's a powerful drama about the haunting effects of past traumas that fans of The Life Before Her Eyes, which also investigates the long-term impact of trauma, will likely find gripping.

American Beauty explores the underbelly of suburban life, scrutinizing the dysfunctional family dynamics and the yearning for escape from societal pressures, akin to the thematic elements of teenage angst and the questioning of reality in The Life Before Her Eyes.

The Lovely Bones, with its supernatural touches and focus on a young girl's murder and its aftermath, offers a poignant exploration of grief and loss—a compelling watch for those who appreciate the psychological depth and existential themes in The Life Before Her Eyes.

Thirteen provides an unflinching look at teenage rebellion and self-destruction. Audiences who appreciate the gritty, emotional depth of The Life Before Her Eyes will likely connect with this film's raw portrayal of adolescence in crisis.

The Virgin Suicides is a haunting portrayal of teenage sisters under the oppressive lens of suburban life and parental control, much like the themes of adolescence and trauma explored in The Life Before Her Eyes. This movie's ethereal style and the exploration of youth and mortality will resonate with fans.

White Oleander follows a young woman's journey through various foster homes after her mother is sent to prison, exploring themes of loss, identity, and the struggle to find one's place in the world, akin to the complex emotional landscape navigated in The Life Before Her Eyes.