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Movies like The Two Orphans (1944)

The best movies like The Two Orphans (1944) are Cyrano (2021), The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) and Anne of Green Gables (2016). If The Two Orphans hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Cyrano (2021)

    A man ahead of his time, Cyrano de Bergerac dazzles whether with ferocious wordplay at a verbal joust or with brilliant swordplay in a duel. But, convinced that his appearance renders him unworthy of the love of a devoted friend, the luminous Roxanne, Cyrano has yet to declare his feelings for her—and Roxanne has fallen in love, at first sight, with Christian.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. The Man in the Iron Mask (1998)

    Years have passed since the Three Musketeers, Aramis, Athos and Porthos, have fought together with their friend, D'Artagnan. But with the tyrannical King Louis using his power to wreak havoc in the kingdom while his twin brother, Philippe, remains imprisoned, the Musketeers reunite to abduct Louis and replace him with Philippe.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. Anne of Green Gables (2016)

    Anne Shirley, an orphan, is fostered by farmer Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla, who were expecting a boy to be sent them to help with their farm work. They accept Anne, who quickly endears herself to them and to the local villagers.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. Madeline (1998)

    Horrified at the prospect of her beloved school being sold, a young French girl named Madeline uses her wit and craftiness to attempt to save it, making an unlikely new friend in the process.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. The Taming of the Shrew (1967)

    Italy, 16th century. Petruchio, a choleric, lying and poor rural landowner from Verona, arrives in Padua in search of fortune and a wife, while Baptista, a wealthy merchant, announces that he will not allow Bianca, his youngest daughter, to marry until the temperamental and unruly Katherina, his eldest daughter, does.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. Hamlet (1948)

    Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor, Sir Laurence Olivier’s Hamlet continues to be the most compelling version of Shakespeare’s beloved tragedy. Olivier is at his most inspired—both as director and as the melancholy Dane himself—as he breathes new life into the words of one of the world’s greatest dramatists.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. Wuthering Heights (1992)

    Young orphan Heathcliff is adopted by the wealthy Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, Cathy. The two share a remarkable bond that seems unbreakable until Cathy, feeling the pressure of social convention, suppresses her feelings and marries Edgar Linton, a man of means who befits her stature. Heathcliff vows to win her back.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. The King's Daughter (2022)

    King Louis XIV's quest for immortality leads him to capture and steal a mermaid's life force, a move that is further complicated by his illegitimate daughter's discovery of the creature.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. The Prince and the Pauper (1937)

    Two boys – the prince Edward and the pauper Tom – are born on the same day. Years later, when young teenage Tom sneaks into the palace garden, he meets the prince. They change clothes with one another before the guards discover them and throw out the prince thinking he's the urchin. No one believes them when they try to tell the truth about which is which. Soon after, the old king dies and the prince will inherit the throne.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. Anastasia (1997)

    Ten years after she was separated from her family, an eighteen-year-old orphan with vague memories of the past sets out to Paris in hopes of reuniting with her grandmother. She is accompanied by two con men, who intend to pass her off as the Grand Duchess Anastasia to the Dowager Empress for a reward.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. Someone Like You (2024)

    Shocking news hits after young architect Dawson loses his best friend London. In his heartbreak, Dawson is compelled to launch an impossible search for London’s secret sister, twins separated as embryos. But along the way, Dawson never planned to fall in love.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. King Lear (2018)

    An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. Anne of the Thousand Days (1969)

    Henry VIII of England discards his wife, Katharine of Aragon, who has failed to produce a male heir, in favor of the young and beautiful Anne Boleyn.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. Cold Comfort Farm (1995)

    In this adaptation of the satirical British novel, Flora Poste, a plucky London society girl orphaned at age 19, finds a new home with some rough relatives, the Starkadders of Cold Comfort Farm. With a take-charge attitude and some encouragement from her mischievous friend, Mary, Flora changes the Starkadders' lives forever when she settles into their rustic estate, bringing the backward clan up to date and finding inspiration for her novel in the process.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. The Secret Garden (2020)

    Mary Lennox is born in India to wealthy British parents who never wanted her. When her parents suddenly die, she is sent back to England to live with her uncle. She meets her sickly cousin, and the two children find a wondrous secret garden lost in the grounds of Misselthwaite Manor.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. Romeo & Juliet (2013)

    In Verona, bad blood between the Montague and Capulet families leads to much bitterness. Despite the hostility, Romeo Montague manages an invitation to a masked ball at the estate of the Capulets and meets Juliet, their daughter. The two are instantly smitten but dismayed to learn that their families are enemies. Romeo and Juliet figure out a way to pursue their romance, but Romeo is banished for his part in the slaying of Juliet's cousin, Tybalt.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. Edward II (1991)

    England, 14th century. King Edward II falls in love with Piers Gaveston, a young man of humble origins, whom he honors with favors and titles of nobility. The cold and jealous Queen Isabella conspires with the evil Mortimer to get rid of Gaveston, overthrow her husband and take power…

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Beauty and the Beast (1991)

    Follow the adventures of Belle, a bright young woman who finds herself in the castle of a prince who's been turned into a mysterious beast. With the help of the castle's enchanted staff, Belle soon learns the most important lesson of all -- that true beauty comes from within.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. The Great Gatsby (2013)

    Nick Carraway arrives in New York in 1922, an era of loose morals, glittering jazz and bootleg kings. Chasing his own American Dream, Nick encounters the mysterious millionaire Gatsby and his bewitching cousin Daisy. Soon, Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the super-rich, their illusions, loves and deceits. Bearing witness to this new world, Nick pens a tale of impossible love, incorruptible dreams and unforgettable tragedy -- mirroring our own times and struggles.​

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. Les Misérables (2012)

    An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set in 19th-century France. Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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What are the best movies like The Two Orphans?

The closest matches to The Two Orphans are Cyrano (2021), The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) and Anne of Green Gables (2016). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Two Orphans?

Start with Cyrano (2021), the closest match to The Two Orphans.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Two Orphans?

Beauty and the Beast (1991), rated 7.7/10 by 11,022 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Two Orphans?

Someone Like You (2024) is the most recent release on this list.

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How are movies similar to The Two Orphans chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Two Orphans, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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