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Ironweed
Ironweed is a 1987 drama directed by Héctor Babenco, based on William Kennedy’s novel. Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep portray a homeless alcoholic and his terminally ill partner during the Great Depression era in Albany, New York. The film garnered mixed critical reception and resulted in Oscar nom...
apps Top Ironweed Alternatives
The top alternative to Ironweed in 2026 is Amadeus with a score of 8.7/10, followed by The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (8.6) and Spotlight (8.4).
Amadeus
The film explores the complex relationship between composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his rival, Antonio Salieri, set...
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
“The Treasure of the Sierra Madre is a 1948 drama film exploring the corrosive effects of greed through the story of thr...
Spotlight
Spotlight chronicles the investigative work of Boston Globe’s “Spotlight” team. The journalists examined a decades-long...
The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man is a 1980 drama film depicting the life of Joseph Merrick, a man with severe physical deformities in Vi...
The Right Stuff
The Right Stuff chronicles the experiences of Navy, Marine, and Air Force pilots during the early years of American spac...
The Verdict
The Verdict is a 1982 legal drama film directed by Sidney Lumet and based on Barry Reed’s novel. Paul Newman portrays an...
Sophie's Choice
Sophie’s Choice is a 1982 drama film centered on Zofia “Sophie” Zawistowska, a Polish immigrant grappling with a conceal...
Tucker: The Man and His Dream
Tucker: The Man and His Dream portrays Preston Tucker’s efforts to introduce the Tucker 48 automobile in the late 1930s...
Tender Mercies
Tender Mercies depicts the story of Mac Sledge, a former country musician battling alcoholism, who attempts to rebuild h...
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
“The Strange Love of Martha Ivers explores a devastating marriage through the eyes of Lowell Deckard, a man consumed by...
Nocturnal Animals
Nocturnal Animals is a 2016 psychological thriller based on Austin Wright’s novel. The film centers around an art galler...
Coal Miner's Daughter
Coal Miner’s Daughter is a biographical musical film depicting Loretta Lynn’s life. The story chronicles her upbringing...
Under the Volcano
Under the Volcano depicts a 24-hour period in the life of Geoffrey Firmin, a British expatriate grappling with alcoholis...
Foxcatcher
Foxcatcher chronicles the relationship between John du Pont, a wealthy recluse, and Olympic wrestling champions Mark and...
Silkwood
Silkwood portrays Karen Silkwood, a nuclear plant worker and union activist who investigated concerns about safety viola...
Gorillas in the Mist
Gorillas in the Mist depicts the life of primatologist Dian Fossey, portrayed by Sigourney Weaver. The film recounts her...
Frances
Frances is a biographical drama depicting the life of actress Frances Farmer from the 1930s through the 1950s. The film...
Beautiful Boy
The 2018 drama explores the evolving dynamic between David Sheff and his son, Nic, as Nic battles a severe methamphetami...
The Man Without a Face
The Man Without a Face is a 1993 psychological thriller starring Mel Gibson as Dr. Norman Reeves, a former surgical resi...
Goya's Ghosts
Goya’s Ghosts portrays the life of Spanish painter Francisco Goya through a biographical drama. Directed by Miloš Forman...
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