Phantom Thread is a masterful drama that delves into the complexities of love, creativity, and obsession. If you were captivated by its beautiful cinematography, intricate storytelling, and compelling performances, here are 15 more films that you might enjoy. These movies share similar themes, atmospheres, or artistic styles, making them perfect for your next movie night.
1. The Master
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, The Master stars Joaquin Phoenix and Philip Seymour Hoffman. This drama explores the intense and often troubling relationship between a World War II veteran and a charismatic cult leader.
2. There Will Be Blood
Another Paul Thomas Anderson film, There Will Be Blood features Daniel Day-Lewis in a powerful performance as an ambitious oilman. The film delves into themes of greed, family, and the American dream.
3. Rebecca
This Alfred Hitchcock classic stars Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine. Rebecca is a psychological thriller about a young bride who is haunted by the memory of her husband’s first wife.
4. The Age of Innocence
Directed by Martin Scorsese, The Age of Innocence stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Winona Ryder. This romantic drama is set in the high society of 19th-century New York and explores themes of love and social expectations.
5. Carol
Todd Haynes directs this romantic drama starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara. Carol tells the story of a forbidden affair between an aspiring photographer and an older woman going through a difficult divorce.
6. A Single Man
Directed by Tom Ford, A Single Man stars Colin Firth and Julianne Moore. This poignant drama follows an English professor who is struggling with the sudden death of his partner.
7. The Danish Girl
Directed by Tom Hooper, The Danish Girl stars Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander. This biographical drama tells the story of one of the first known recipients of gender confirmation surgery.
8. The Grand Budapest Hotel
Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel is a whimsical and visually stunning film starring Ralph Fiennes and Tony Revolori. It follows the adventures of a legendary concierge and his protégé at a famous European hotel.
9. Black Swan
Directed by Darren Aronofsky, Black Swan stars Natalie Portman in an Oscar-winning performance. This psychological thriller delves into the dark side of ballet and the obsessive pursuit of perfection.
10. The Favourite
Yorgos Lanthimos directs this dark comedy-drama starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, and Rachel Weisz. The Favourite explores the manipulative relationships within the court of Queen Anne in the early 18th century.
11. Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Directed by Céline Sciamma, Portrait of a Lady on Fire stars Noémie Merlant and Adèle Haenel. This French historical drama tells the story of an artist who is commissioned to paint a wedding portrait of a woman who does not wish to be painted.
12. In the Mood for Love
Wong Kar-wai’s In the Mood for Love stars Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung. This romantic drama is set in 1960s Hong Kong and explores the deep emotional connection between two neighbors who suspect their spouses of infidelity.
13. Her
Directed by Spike Jonze, Her stars Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson. This sci-fi romantic drama follows a lonely writer who develops a deep emotional relationship with an artificial intelligence operating system.
14. Call Me by Your Name
Directed by Luca Guadagnino, Call Me by Your Name stars Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer. This coming-of-age drama explores the romantic relationship between a young man and an older visiting scholar in 1980s Italy.
15. Jane Eyre
Directed by Cary Fukunaga, Jane Eyre stars Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender. This adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel tells the story of an orphaned girl who becomes a governess and falls in love with her mysterious employer.
