Here are 10 best movies you need to watch if you loved To Leslie.
1. C’mon C’mon (2021)
“C’mon C’mon” is an American drama film directed by Mike Mills. The plot follows Johnny, a radio journalist, who takes his young nephew Jesse on a road trip across the United States. As they travel and record interviews with people across the country, Johnny learns to appreciate the simple moments in life and connect with his nephew in new ways.
2. Les Intranquilles (2021)
“Les Intranquilles” is a 2021 French-language drama film directed by Joachim Lafosse. It tells the story of two close friends, Alain and Léonard, who are both hospitalized in a psychiatric ward. Alain, a successful businessman, struggles with depression while Léonard is diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Throughout the movie, we see the two men navigate their conditions and the challenges of being in a psychiatric institution. As they spend more time together, they begin to understand each other’s struggles and form a deep bond.
3. Petite Solange (2021)
Directed by Axelle Ropert, “Petite Solange” tells the story of Solange, a young woman living in a small town in France, who dreams of becoming a singer and escape her mundane life. When she meets Antoine, a famous musician, Solange sees an opportunity to pursue her dreams.
As Solange begins to work with Antoine and his band, she realizes the price of success and the sacrifices required to achieve it. She struggles to balance her desire for fame with her sense of self, as she navigates the music industry and the relationships that come with it.
4. Four Good Days (2021)
Directed by Rodrigo García, the story follows a mother, Deb, who tries to help her daughter, Molly, overcome her drug addiction and stay sober for four days to get a shot that will ease her withdrawal symptoms.
“Four Good Days” portrays the difficult relationship between Deb and Molly, who have been estranged for several years due to Molly’s addiction. Deb struggles to understand her daughter’s addiction while Molly blames her mother for not being there for her during her childhood.
5. Sorry We Missed You (2019)
Directed by Ken Loach, the film tells the story of a working-class family in Newcastle, England, struggling to make ends meet in today’s gig economy.
Ricky, the father of the family, takes on a job as a self-employed delivery driver for a parcel delivery company. He hopes that this job will provide financial stability for his family, but soon realizes that it comes with many hidden costs. He must provide his own van, work long hours without breaks or holidays, and be responsible for any damages or losses.
Similarly, Abby, the mother of the family, works as a caregiver for elderly and disabled people. She is consistently overworked and underpaid, struggling to balance her job with caring for her family.
6. A vida invisível de Eurídice Gusmão (Invisible Life) (2019)
“A vida invisível de Eurídice Gusmão” is a 2019 Brazilian drama film directed by Karim Aïnouz. The film is based on the novel “A vida invisível de Eurídice Gusmão” written by Martha Batalha. The story follows the lives of two sisters, Eurídice and Guida, living in Rio de Janeiro during the 1950s. Despite being close as children, they grow apart as adults due to societal expectations and family pressures. Eurídice is a talented pianist who dreams of studying music in Vienna, while Guida falls in love with a Greek sailor and elopes with him, causing a scandal in their conservative family.
As the years go by, Eurídice’s dream of studying abroad fades away as she is forced to marry Antenor, a stern and controlling man. Meanwhile, Guida becomes a single mother after her husband abandons her. Both sisters struggle to find happiness and fulfillment in their lives.
7. Beautiful Boy (2018)
Based on the memoirs of David Sheff and his son Nic Sheff, chronicling Nic’s struggles with drug addiction and its impact on their family. The story is told through two perspectives: that of David, a successful journalist and loving father, and Nic, a bright and talented young man who descends into addiction and despair. As Nic’s drug use intensifies, David tries desperately to save him and rebuild their relationship, while also grappling with his own feelings of guilt and frustration.
8. Rachel Getting Married (2008)
American drama film “Rachel Getting Married” is directed by Jonathan Demme. It follows the story of Kym, a troubled young woman who is released from rehab to attend her sister Rachel’s wedding. Kym’s return home is met with mixed emotions as her family is still reeling from the tragic loss of her younger brother years earlier. Kym’s struggles with addiction and guilt are at the forefront of the film, as she navigates the intricacies of her dysfunctional family dynamic.
9. Half Nelson (2006)
About the story of Dan, a history teacher at an inner-city school who struggles with his addiction to drugs and his unconventional teaching methods. One of Dan’s students, Drey, becomes aware of his addiction and tries to help him, while also navigating her own struggles with poverty and family issues. The relationship between Dan and Drey is at the heart of the film, as they form an unlikely bond that challenges and changes both of them.
10. Ben is Back (2018)
Directed by Peter Hedges, the plot follows Ben, a young man struggling with addiction who unexpectedly returns home on Christmas Eve. “Ben is Back” unfolds over the course of one day, as Ben’s mother, Holly, grapples with the reality of her son’s addiction and the impact it has had on their family. As they navigate the challenges of Ben’s return, they are forced to confront the painful memories and secrets that led to his addiction in the first place.