Movies like When a Man Loves a Woman

Denzel Washington stars as a pilot who saves a plane from crashing, but an investigation into the malfunction reveals his alcoholism. This film delves into the consequences of addiction in a high-stakes profession, reminiscent of the personal struggles in When a Man Loves a Woman.

Anne Hathaway plays a woman who temporarily leaves rehab to attend her sister's wedding, highlighting the strains addiction puts on family dynamics. The raw depiction of family and recovery will appeal to viewers who appreciated the complex relationships in When a Man Loves a Woman.

In this film, Nicolas Cage plays a man who decides to drink himself to death in Las Vegas but forms an unexpected bond with a compassionate prostitute. The heavy themes of addiction and romance echo the emotional intensity found in When a Man Loves a Woman.

In 28 Days, Sandra Bullock plays a writer with substance abuse problems who is forced to re-evaluate her life when she's mandated to enter rehab. Fans of When a Man Loves a Woman will appreciate the similar themes of addiction, recovery, and the impact on relationships.

Clean and Sober follows a real estate agent's journey to sobriety after a series of life-altering events. Much like When a Man Loves a Woman, it offers a powerful exploration of addiction, denial, and the path to recovery.

Smashed follows the life of a young, married couple whose bond is built on a mutual love of alcohol until the wife decides to get sober. This film's exploration of how sobriety changes relationship dynamics provides a contemporary complement to When a Man Loves a Woman.