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I Swear (2025)
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
Inspired by the life of John Davidson, charting his journey from a misunderstood teenager in 1980's Britain to a present day advocate for the understanding and acceptance of Tourette Syndrome. Diagnosed aged fifteen, John navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.
Style:
inspirational, emotional, heartfelt, educational, dramatic, dark comedy, nostalgic
Plot:
biopic, personal growth, acceptance, resilience, empathy, kindness, coming of age, mental health, character study, friendship, bullying, high school life, isolation, redemption, identity, social realism, working class, family drama, activism, small town, public speaking, male protagonist, jumping, school life
Time:
80s, 90s, contemporary, 1990s
Place:
britain, scotland
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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out emotional, inspirational, realistic and period piece films with plots about biopic, coming of age, resilience, family drama, friendship, redemption and character study mostly in Drama, Biography and History genres. Some movies like I Swear: Vellam (2021), Young Andersen (2005), Rob Peace (2024), Soul on Fire (2025), Endgame (2015). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 154 min.
Story:
An alcoholic is left stranded by society, friends and family until he successfully completes his de-addiction. Will they accept him when he is clean and sober?
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dramatic, serious, disturbing, emotional, realistic ...
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drug, addiction, alcoholism, medical examination, mental health, recovering alcoholic, alcoholic, social relations, family relations, family problems, relationships, rehabilitation ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Denmark, Norway, Sweden
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
A powerful modern film narrative, set in a historical framework, about the crucial encounter between vulnerable eighteen-year-old Hans Christian Andersen, who rates himself so highly, and Mr. Meisling, the cynical school principal. An encounter that ...
Style:
period piece, historical drama, emotional, melancholic, art house ...
Plot:
writers, biopic, coming of age, hans christian andersen, school, character study, personal growth, ambition, identity crisis, isolation, social class, poet ...
Time:
19th century
Place:
denmark
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Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
An underprivileged, gifted young black man from Newark reaches Yale University, only for shadows and injustices from his past to threaten his future.
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realistic, psychological, captivating, thrilling, emotional ...
Plot:
biopic, character study, family drama, father son relationship, social commentary, poverty, life is a bitch, social problems, past, confronting the past, social issues, class conflict ...
Time:
2010s, 2000s, 90s, 80s
Place:
yale university
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84%
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
After a horrific accident leaves his body scarred, a young boy strives to live and show everyone what is possible with the help of his family, his faith, his community, his longtime idol's kindness, and the entire city of St. Louis.
Style:
inspirational, emotional, independent film
Plot:
faith, courage, hopes, resilience, family bonds, family drama, perseverance, healing, determination, coming of age, mother son relationship, heartwarming ...
Time:
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Similarity:
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408
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Since he was 5 yrs old, Jose's abuelita taught him to play chess like his grandfather who was a champion in Mexico. Now as part of the Brownsville school team, Jose has the chance to use his skills and for once in his life, finds himself in the ...
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semi autobiographical, psychological, captivating, disturbing, heartfelt ...
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chess, self discovery, coming of age, teamwork, personal growth, perseverance, ambition, contest, schoolboy, teenage life, direction and purpose, teenager ...
Place:
texas
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 125 min.
Story:
Four friends deemed 'losers' face immense pressure from parents and society upon entering adulthood. Their emotional tale sees them embark on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance, where love ultimately triumphs over judgment.
Style:
emotional, heartfelt, uplifting, realistic, family saga ...
Plot:
coming of age, youth, friendship, self discovery, personal growth, identity, family drama, acceptance, adulthood, social commentary, male bonding, slice of life ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
Sarah Rector, an African-American girl born in Oklahoma Indian Territory in the early 1900s, believes there is oil beneath the barren land she’s allotted, and her faith is proven right. As greedy oil sharks close in, Sarah turns to her family, ...
Style:
historical drama, inspirational, period piece, independent film
Plot:
black history, female empowerment, exploitation, racial discrimination, child protagonist, greed, family drama, resilience, biopic, coming of age, entrepreneurship, determination ...
Time:
90s, 20th century
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72%
Genre: Drama, Family
Country: India
Duration: 143 min.
Story:
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heartfelt, motivational, uplifting, inspirational, emotional ...
Plot:
hopes, personal growth, second chance, redemption, neglect, acceptance, resilience, empathy, character study, underdog, transformation, self discovery ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 74 min.
Story:
When a middle-aged woman family business is robbed, she turns to her hometown for help, and plans for a city-wide talent show begin. Two young, performers both face the harsh reality of bullying.
Style:
uplifting, feel good, inspirational, dramatic, sentimental ...
Plot:
talent show, bullying, community, small town, hometown, competition, personal growth, second chance, audition, friendship, homecoming, female protagonist ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 115 min.
Story:
3 trailblazers: a young nurse, a visionary scientist and an innovative surgeon face opposition from the church, state, media and medical establishment, in their pursuit of the world's first 'test tube baby', Louise Joy Brown.
Style:
inspirational, medical drama, dramatic, emotional, period piece ...
Plot:
hospital, controversy, parenthood, perseverance, ethics, women's rights, legacy, biopic, hopes, social change, sacrifice, social issues ...
Time:
70s, 60s, 20th century, year 1978
Place:
united kingdom
Similarity:
61%
478
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: India, UK
Duration: 153 min.
Story:
A prodigious Indian mathematician has to overcome poverty and prejudices and make a mark with the help of his British mentor.
Style:
thrilling, captivating, psychological, historical drama, intercultural ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
mathematics, prodigy, genius, biopic, lifestyle, love affair, historical figure, love interest, aspiration, male protagonist, relationships, inspiration ...
Time:
20th century
Place:
india, england
Similarity:
60%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Canada
Duration: 123 min.
Story:
Biopic of Louis Cyr, strongest man in the world at the end of the 19th Century.
Style:
captivating, touching, realistic, serious, inspirational ...
Plot:
biopic, strong man, performer's life, ambition, rise to the top, strongman, rising to stardom, artists and showbiz, humble, weightlifting, determination, perseverance ...
Time:
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Place:
canada, quebec
Similarity:
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Genre: Drama
Country: Spain, USA
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
Chimo turns 18 years and comes from a humble and supportive family. Since childhood he was bullied and even today, while working multiple jobs and dreaming of starting his own business, he continues to face his bully: El Rubio. When Chimo has the ...
Style:
emotional, intense, tension
Audience:
teen drama
Plot:
coming of age, friendship, revenge, rivalry, bullying, adolescence, youth, working class, neighborhood, teen angst, transformation, redemption ...
Similarity:
57%
Genre: Drama
Country: Brazil
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
Based on the life of Roberto Carlos Ramos, a Brazilian teacher and storyteller brought up in a state educational institution for poor children.
Style:
realistic, uplifting, melancholic, period drama
Audience:
adult
Plot:
storytelling, coming of age, childhood, biopic, hopes, trauma, tenderness, imagination, poverty, friendship, inspiration, compassion ...
Time:
80s, 70s
Place:
brazil
Similarity:
57%
Genre: Drama
Country: France
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
After being constantly bullied at school by her classmate Kevin, 8-year-old Claire discovers that the boy who is giving her hard time is also suffering and might need her help…
Style:
heartfelt, sensitive, poignant, sincere, melancholic
Plot:
elementary school, high school life, bullying, childhood, empathy, youth, family drama, friendship, compassion, small town, social realism, everyday life ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
"Daijobu 3 Kumi" depicts the interactions between new teacher Shinnosuke Akao, who was born without arms and legs, and the 28 students in his 5th grade class, told from the vantage point of school board member Yusaku Shiraishi
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captivating, disturbing, emotional, realistic, inspirational ...
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Time:
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Place:
japan
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Spain, UK
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
A coming-of-age story set in 1919 about 14 year old Faisal, an Arab prince who is dispatched from the deserts of Arabia to London by his warrior father, Prince Abd Al-Aziz, on a high stakes diplomatic mission to secure the formation of his country.
Style:
period piece, historical drama, serious, educational, uplifting ...
Plot:
royalty, diplomacy, grownups, personal growth, coming of age, prince, biopic, identity, family drama, inspiration, patriotism, british empire ...
Time:
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Place:
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Country: USA
Duration: 42 min.
Story:
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Style:
emotional, inspirational, uplifting, independent film, educational
Plot:
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Place:
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Indonesia
Duration: 161 min.
Story:
In 1912, Javanese activist Omar Said Tjokroaminoto co-founds the Sarekat Islam party to fight injustices of the Dutch East Indies' colonial regime.
Style:
political, historical drama, serious, inspirational, costume drama ...
Plot:
biopic, colonialism, activism, social justice, nationalism, oppression, resistance, leader, male protagonist, identity, national hero, based on real people ...
Time:
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Place:
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Sport
Country: Turkey
Duration: 126 min.
Story:
A football prodigy rises to fame, battling prejudice and inner turmoil on his quest for greatness. Based on the life of Turkish legend, Lefter.
Style:
inspirational, dramatic, emotional, period piece
Plot:
soccer, biopic, ambition, underdog, father son relationship, perseverance, motivation, triumph, coming of age, family conflict, rivalry, prejudice ...
Time:
60s, 1950s, 1940s
Place:
istanbul turkey
Similarity:
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Genre: Drama
Country: Austria
Duration: 87 min.
Story:
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Style:
compassionate, emotional
Plot:
mother daughter relationship, coming of age, female protagonist, heartwarming, motherhood, empathy, adolescence, family drama, friendship, identity, slice of life, self discovery ...
Place:
vienna
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Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 126 min.
Story:
The story of Rickey Hill, who overcomes his physical disability and repairs his relationship with his father in a quest to become a major league baseball (MLB) player.
Style:
inspirational, captivating, exciting, serious, dramatic ...
Plot:
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Time:
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Similarity:
47%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min.
Story:
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Style:
emotional, heartfelt, independent film
Audience:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit ...
Style:
inspirational, period piece, sincere, sentimental, uplifting ...
Audience:
chick flick, teens, adult
Plot:
british history, stuttering, world war two, british royal family, royal family, politics, queen, friendship, british monarchy, monarchy, historical character, king ...
Time:
1930s, year 2010, pre world war two, 50s, 2000s ...
Place:
england, britain, london, united kingdom, scotland ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
Dorothy Quick, A young girl befriends the famous writer, Samuel "Mark Twain" Clemans during the final years of his life.
Style:
historical drama, period piece, emotional, touching, sentimental ...
Audience:
kids, adult
Plot:
biopic, coming of age, intergenerational friendship, female protagonist, legacy, young girl, heartwarming, character study, family drama, aspiring writer, civil war, families ...
Time:
turn of the century, 1900s, 20th century
Similarity:
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Genre: Drama, Sport
Country: Sweden, Denmark
Duration: 86 min.
Story:
A film about Rikard, age 30. He is autistic and severely disfigured. He lives in a home for disabled people. He was separated from his mother as a three-year-old, and this continues to torment him today. To deal with life's trials, Rikard ...
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emotional, poignant, surreal, art house, tragicomedy ...
Plot:
disfigurement, imagination, mother son relationship, character study, loneliness, isolation, mental health, empathy, acceptance, resilience, bittersweet, hallucination ...
Place:
eastern europe, scandinavia
Similarity:
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Genre: Drama
Country: South Africa
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
The gripping true story of musical prodigy Phillip Schuman, a 15-year-old boy whose real-world pain threatens to overshadow the light of his incredible talent as a world renown pianist. A father and son story that promises to touch every viewer, ...
Style:
inspirational, heartfelt, uplifting, emotional, poignant ...
Audience:
teen drama
Plot:
father son relationship, pianist, family drama, classical music, healing, redemption, biopic, child prodigy, resilience, forgiveness, afrikaans, sacrifice ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Thriller
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
In 1988, American video game salesman Henk Rogers discovers the video game Tetris. When he sets out to bring the game to the world, he enters a dangerous web of lies and corruption behind the Iron Curtain.
Style:
dark comedy, captivating, exciting, entertaining, dramatic ...
Plot:
cold war, engineer, video game, salesman, biopic, job, game, puzzle, designer, computer, legal, friendship ...
Time:
80s, year 1979, 70s, year 1984
Place:
japan, ussr, moscow russia, russia, soviet union
Similarity:
42%
274
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama
Country: Peru
Duration: 113 min.
Story:
The story of Ernesto Pimentel’s life, raised humbly after losing his mother, inspires him to create the iconic character La Chola Chabuca, an Andean figure who captivates all of Peru with her colourful skirts and high spirits.
Style:
inspirational, emotional, feel good, period piece
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
biopic, ambition, showbiz, television, resilience, identity, motherhood, culture clash, social commentary, coming of age, dance, gay ...
Time:
80s
Similarity:
42%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 75 min.
Story:
The story of how 22 year old writer Tony Warren conceived, wrote and fought for the record breaking UK TV series Coronation Street.
Style:
sentimental, suspenseful, touching, factual, tense ...
Plot:
aspiring writer, british, casting, acting audition, biopic, behind the scenes, media industry, determination, ambition, working class, nostalgia, realism ...
Time:
60s, year 1960
Place:
manchester, northern england
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