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Nell
Nell is a 1994 drama film about Jodie Foster’s character, Nell Kelly, adjusting to societal interaction following her upbringing in isolation. The narrative draws on William Nicholson's screenplay based on Mark Handley’s play, exploring themes inspired by the story of twins who developed their own l...
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The top alternative to Nell in 2026 is American Beauty with a score of 8.1/10, followed by Boogie Nights (8.1) and Sling Blade (8.0).
American Beauty
American Beauty is a 1999 drama exploring themes of midlife crisis and unexpected connection. The film follows an advert...
Boogie Nights
Boogie Nights portrays the trajectory of a young man’s career within the adult entertainment industry in Los Angeles dur...
Sling Blade
Sling Blade is a 1996 drama centered on Karl Childers, an intellectually disabled man released from a psychiatric facili...
Scent of a Woman
Scent of a Woman depicts a young man’s temporary employment assisting a disabled, emotionally troubled veteran. The film...
Malcolm X
Malcolm X is a 1992 biographical drama depicting the life of African-American activist Malcolm X. Directed by Spike Lee...
Short Cuts
Short Cuts, directed by Robert Altman, adapts nine Raymond Carver short stories into a comedic drama set in Los Angeles....
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is a 1993 legal drama centered on an attorney seeking justice against his former employer following wrongfu...
Awakenings
Awakenings depicts the experiences of a neurologist, Dr. Malcolm Sayer, who treats patients with encephalitis lethargica...
The Ice Storm
The Ice Storm is a 1997 drama film based on Rick Moody’s novel. Set in 1973, the story depicts two suburban families gra...
The Virgin Suicides
The Virgin Suicides is a 1999 psychological drama concerning five teenage sisters living in suburban Detroit during 1975...
Quiz Show
Quiz Show depicts the events surrounding the 1950s Twenty-One quiz show scandal, based on the investigations into allega...
Smoke
Smoke is a 1995 independent drama film directed by Wayne Wang, based on a story by Paul Auster. The production involved...
My Own Private Idaho
My Own Private Idaho is a 1991 drama film directed by Gus Van Sant. The narrative centers around two friends, Mike and S...
October Sky
October Sky chronicles the life of Homer H. Hickam Jr., a young man in Coalwood, West Virginia, who develops an interest...
The Hurricane
The Hurricane is a 1999 biographical drama chronicling the life of boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, who was convicted of...
Kids
Kids is a 1995 drama film depicting a group of young people in New York City. The narrative focuses on this collective o...
Tombstone
Tombstone is a 1993 Western film directed by George P. Cosmatos, featuring Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer alongside a suppo...
A River Runs Through It
A River Runs Through It is a 1992 film directed by Robert Redford adapting Norman Maclean’s novella. The story centers o...
Amistad
Amistad recounts the events surrounding the Spanish slave ship La Amistad, where Mende Africans seized control and initi...
The People vs. Larry Flynt
The People vs. Larry Flynt depicts the life of pornographer Larry Flynt, beginning with his Kentucky origins and culmina...
summarize Quick Comparison Summary
| Alternative | Score | vs Nell | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Beauty | 8.1 | +1.4 | Compare |
| Boogie Nights | 8.1 | +1.4 | Compare |
| Sling Blade | 8.0 | +1.3 | Compare |
| Scent of a Woman | 7.8 | +1.1 | Compare |
| Malcolm X | 7.8 | +1.1 | Compare |
| Short Cuts | 7.7 | +1.0 | Compare |
| Philadelphia | 7.7 | +1.0 | Compare |
| Awakenings | 7.6 | +0.9 | Compare |
| The Ice Storm | 7.5 | +0.8 | Compare |
| The Virgin Suicides | 7.5 | +0.8 | Compare |
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