Movies like Vera Drake

Set in the early 1960s, it tells the story of a teenage girl whose life changes with the arrival of a playboy nearly twice her age. Challenging the expectations of women and society, just as Vera Drake does, the movie explores the consequences of stepping out of the norm.

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, this film captures the personal tragedies and societal pressures faced by a couple in the 1950s. Its focus on women's issues and societal expectations parallels the motifs present in Vera Drake.

A film that confronts moral dilemmas and social issues head-on, with a young man at an orphanage coming to grips with his own beliefs about love, responsibility, and his future. It shares Vera Drake's deep dive into the implications of abortion and individual choice.

This historical drama covers the harrowing experiences of young women in the Magdalene Asylums in Ireland. It mirrors Vera Drake's themes of the harsh treatment of women and their struggles within a repressive society.

An anthology film exploring the controversial topic of abortion in America during different decades, it resonates with Vera Drake's exploration of women's bodily autonomy and the social stigmas they face.