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Movies Like The Life of Jimmy Dolan

If you liked The Life of Jimmy Dolan (1933), a drama and romance movie directed by Archie Mayo, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

  1. 1Bad Girl

    Bad Girl (1931)

    ★ 6/10Also romance and drama

    A man and woman, skeptical about romance, nonetheless fall in love and are wed, but their lack of confidence in the opposite sex haunts their marriage.

  2. 2The Secret: Dare to Dream

    The Secret: Dare to Dream (2020)

    ★ 7.4/10Also drama and romance

    A widow with three children hires a handyman to fix her house during a major storm. When not doing home repairs, he shares his philosophy of believing in the power of the universe to deliver what we want.

  3. 3Blood and Sand

    Blood and Sand (1941)

    ★ 6.5/10Also drama and romance

    Bullfighter Juan Gallardo falls for socialite Dona Sol, turning from the faithful Carmen who nevertheless stands by her man as he continues to face real danger in the bullring.

  4. 4The Lost Husband

    The Lost Husband (2020)

    ★ 6.7/10Also drama and romance

    Trying to put her life back together after the death of her husband, Libby and her children move to her estranged Aunt's goat farm in central Texas.

  5. 5Racing with the Moon

    Racing with the Moon (1984)

    ★ 6.3/10Also drama and romance

    In a small coastal California town, Henry and Nicky are pals from blue collar families with only a short time before they ship off to World War II. Henry begins romancing new-to-town Caddie Winger, believing her to be…

  6. 6Lucky Star

    Lucky Star (1929)

    ★ 7.6/10Also romance and drama

    Mary, a poor farm girl, meets Tim just as word comes that war has been declared. Tim enlists in the army and goes to the battlefields of Europe, where he is wounded and loses the use of his legs. Home again, Tim is…

  7. 7A Ring of Endless Light

    A Ring of Endless Light (2002)

    ★ 6.5/10Also romance and drama

    When 15-year-old Vicky Austin, her sister Suzy and little brother Rob visit their grandfather on Seven Bay Island, Vicky faces several unexpected challenges. Her beloved grandfather, retired Reverend Eaton, seems to be…

  8. 8My Brilliant Career

    My Brilliant Career (1979)

    ★ 6.2/10Also drama and romance

    A young woman who is determined to maintain her independence finds herself at odds with her family who wants her to tame her wild side and get married.

  9. 9Flamingo Road

    Flamingo Road (1949)

    ★ 7/10Also drama and romance

    A stranded carnival dancer takes on a corrupt political boss when she marries into small-town society.

  10. 10Kitty Foyle

    Kitty Foyle (1940)

    ★ 6.6/10Also drama and romance

    A hard-working, white-collar girl falls in love with a young socialite, but meets with his family's disapproval.

  11. 11Skater Girl

    Skater Girl (2021)

    ★ 7.2/10Also drama

    Prerna, a teenager growing up in rural India, comes of age when she’s introduced to the sport of skateboarding. As a result, she has to fight the odds to follow her dreams and compete in the national championship.

  12. 12Lovely, Still

    Lovely, Still (2009)

    ★ 6.6/10Also drama and romance

    A holiday fable that tells the story of an elderly man discovering love for the first time.

  13. 13Falling in Love

    Falling in Love (1984)

    ★ 6.6/10Also drama and romance

    During shopping for Christmas, Frank and Molly run into each other. This fleeting short moment will start to change their lives, when they recognize each other months later in the train home and have a good time…

  14. 14Kid Galahad

    Kid Galahad (1962)

    ★ 6.2/10Also drama

    After completing military service, Walter Gulick takes a job as a sparring partner at a gym, the owner of which sees potential in Walter as a professional fighter—and takes him under his wing.

  15. 15Return to Peyton Place

    Return to Peyton Place (1961)

    ★ 6.6/10Also drama and romance

    Residents of the small town of Peyton Place aren't pleased when they realize they're the characters in local writer Allison MacKenzie's controversial first novel. A sequel to the hit 1957 film.

  16. 16I Can't Think Straight

    I Can't Think Straight (2008)

    ★ 7.5/10Also drama and romance

    Tala, a London-based Palestinian, is preparing for her elaborate Middle Eastern wedding when she meets Leyla, a young British Indian woman who is dating her best friend. Spirited Christian Tala and shy Muslim Leyla…

  17. 17Peter Ibbetson

    Peter Ibbetson (1935)

    ★ 7/10Also drama and romance

    When his mother dies, young Peter Ibbetson leaves Paris and his best friend, Mary, behind to live with a severe uncle in England. Years later, Peter is an architect with little time for women, until he begins a project…

  18. 18I Still Believe

    I Still Believe (2020)

    ★ 7.6/10Also drama and romance

    The true-life story of Christian music star Jeremy Camp and his journey of love and loss that looks to prove there is always hope.

  19. 19The Ring

    The Ring (1927)

    ★ 5.9/10Also drama and romance

    Both Jack Sander and Bob Corby are boxers in love with Mabel. Jack and Mabel wed, but their marriage is flat. The young wife looks to Bob for comfort.

  20. 20The Golden Bowl

    The Golden Bowl (2000)

    ★ 6/10Also romance and drama

    Wealthy American widower Adam Verver and his daughter Maggie live a refined life in Europe, surrounded by art. Maggie marries impoverished Italian Prince Amerigo, while Adam marries Maggie's friend Charlotte Stant. The…

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