Movies like The Picture Show Man

Martin Scorsese's Hugo tells the tale of a young boy living in the walls of a Paris train station, entwined with the history of filmmaking. Its tribute to the early days of cinema and heartfelt storytelling will resonate with fans of The Picture Show Man.

In Saving Mr. Banks, the captivating story behind the making of Mary Poppins is brought to life, diving into the complex relationship between the author P.L. Travers and Walt Disney. Like The Picture Show Man, it offers a peek behind the curtain of the storytelling and filmmaking process.

The Artist is a modern silent film that harks back to the transition from silent to talking pictures. With its charming portrayal of characters, passion for movies, and beautiful execution, it echoes the cinematic celebration found in The Picture Show Man.

Set against the backdrop of the Hollywood blacklist, The Majestic stars Jim Carrey as a screenwriter who loses his memory and is mistaken for a long-lost war hero in a small town. The film captures a love for movies and the American spirit, much like The Picture Show Man.

Woody Allen's The Purple Rose of Cairo offers a whimsical look at the power of cinema as a character from a film steps into the real world. It shares The Picture Show Man's affection for the magic and influence of movies on our lives.