Movies like The Mother

Clint Eastwood's Academy Award-winning film sees an aging outlaw taking on one last job, reflecting themes of redemption and the consequences of violence, much like The Mother. Its gritty realism and deep examination of morality will resonate with fans of intense character studies.

Liam Neeson stars as a retired CIA agent who uses his particular set of skills to track down his abducted daughter. This action-packed thriller taps into the protective parental instinct, similar to the determination displayed in The Mother.

Charlize Theron plays a deeply troubled woman who becomes a serial killer. Though darker in tone, this film offers a complex lead character whose tumultuous life and ultimate unraveling may appeal to those intrigued by The Mother's examination of its central figure.

Directed and acted by Clint Eastwood, this film revolves around a cantankerous, racist, retired auto worker who stands up to local gang members, forming an unlikely bond with his immigrant neighbors, tackling themes of prejudice, aging, and personal change.

Jodie Foster stars as a woman who becomes a vigilante after surviving a brutal attack. This film delves into the psyche of a woman transformed by trauma, with themes of vengeance and justice that mirror those in The Mother.