Movies Similar to Surrender (2001)

Faced with the threat of deportation, controlling book editor Margaret Tate pressures her overwhelmed assistant, Andrew Paxton, into a marriage.

New York, I Love You explores the personal lives of New Yorkers navigating love in all its forms. The film follows couples across various neighborhoods – from the Diamond District and Chinatown…

Megan is a seemingly perfect all-American cheerleader with a boyfriend. However, she finds physical affection with him unappealing and has strained relationships with her teammates. Her conservative parents, believing she is a…

Lambert, who is in recovery from sex addiction, attempts to rebuild his life by becoming a marriage counselor. He maintains sobriety for several months, but his professional life is challenged when his…

Ten years after divorcing, Jane and Jake Adler reunite for their son's college graduation and unexpectedly rekindle their intimacy. However, Jake is married, and Jane is starting a new relationship with an…

In 1926, while touring Britain, Harry Houdini becomes deeply involved with a psychic who intends to swindle him.

A woman struggling with the loss of her fiancée finds herself unexpectedly drawn to the support of his three closest friends, as she begins to consider the possibility of opening her heart…

A British-German filmmaking couple spends the summer on Fårö, seeking inspiration for their new screenplays – a pilgrimage to the island that captivated Ingmar Bergman. As they work on their projects, the…

A recent college graduate takes a job as a nanny for a wealthy New York family. Settling into their household, she navigates the family's complicated dynamics, a budding romance, and the demands…

Eight years after drifting apart, childhood friends Lucy, Kit, and Mimi reconnect during a spontaneous road trip across the country. With little money and big aspirations, the three girls hitch a ride…

A New York schoolteacher faces a midlife crisis when her husband leaves, her adoptive mother passes away, and her biological mother – an unconventional talk show personality – suddenly appears. This unexpected…

A quiet bank executive takes a surprising interest in a teenage con artist, offering guidance. Meanwhile, he begins pursuing a career change, dreaming of opening a doughnut shop.

A reserved young man and his fiancée relocate to his mother's unconventional home, sparking a conflict between their differing lifestyles that profoundly impacts the entire family.

A young fashion designer develops feelings for the man his wealthy socialite client is expected to marry: Prince Jeffrey.

In Manhattan, a florist who always limits new relationships to five dates finds herself drawn to a charming new restaurateur and unexpectedly desires a deeper connection.

On their fifth wedding anniversary, Sitio and Ana begin arguing in an elevator that repeatedly opens to their floor. Trapped together, both emotionally and physically, they must find a way to escape.

Shrek and his friends have a good time singing karaoke.

Australian teenager Heidi is forced to leave home after being discovered with her mother's boyfriend. With limited options, she moves to Jindabyne, a tourist town. There, she begins a relationship with Joe…

Angélique, a gifted art student, is deeply in love with Dr. Loïc Le Garrec, a married man she's convinced will abandon his wife for her. When he chooses to remain with his…

Geologist Sandy is on a field trip in the Pilbara desert with a Japanese man she considers aloof, irritating, and arrogant. Hiromitsu feels the same way about her. Their situation deteriorates dramatically…

Nora Wilder feels increasingly isolated. Her friends are settling down – in relationships, marriages, and starting families. In her thirties, Nora is alone, feeling stuck in a dead-end job while her mother…

This romantic comedy follows two young adults in their twenties who are set up on a blind date by their close friends, with the intention of sparking a romance between them.

Two couples in France appear to be content with their marriages, but they face a series of challenges.

This is a story of intense love between two young women from very different worlds. Unable to accept their relationship in their society, they are driven to desperate measures and ultimately commit…

At Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, a beautician heading for a new job in Mexico crosses paths with a cook returning from America. Due to labor strikes, bad weather, and a…

Anne-Marie enjoys a comfortable life with her wealthy plastic surgeon husband, Gilbert: a beautiful home, a dog, household help, and luxurious possessions. However, beneath the surface, she's deeply unhappy. She and Gilbert…

Fast Times is set in a bright Southern California high school and draws on real-life stories by Cameron Crowe. The film follows Stacy Hamilton and Mark Ratner as they experience the ups…

"The Mystery" follows a high school graduation rock band as they get their first real chance playing at a city club. Hired by a fancy beach resort through a connection to a…

This film is set in the competitive world of Baltimore journalism and centers on Dan Hanson and Lorie Bryer as they pursue their careers while holding differing political views. Dan, a conservative…

Finn Dodd faces a difficult choice as she approaches her wedding day, questioning her fiancé's faithfulness. Seeking answers, she visits her grandmother Hy and great-aunt Glady Joe in Grasse, California. There, she…

A college student becomes involved with a mysterious and attractive stranger. She discovers a dangerous world of vampires where attraction and peril are closely linked, making it hard to tell passion from…

A young art student becomes obsessed with living like a deceased former roommate. This strange fixation triggers a chain of unforeseen events, drawing the attention of two men: a devoted but misguided…

Following the loss of his partner, a grieving man wanders the streets of Paris, lost in thoughts of love and longing. He meets an old friend of his late lover – a…

Charlie, a charming con artist, persuades Herb, a recently widowed and somewhat naive man, to join him on a luxurious, all-expenses-paid cruise. Their task: to work as dance hosts for the ship's…

A curious college student gets a chance to explore how people perceive the world when he participates in a new drug experiment. The drug dramatically sharpens his senses – colors become more…

This touching drama tells the story of Rafael, a young Cuban man who travels to Houston to find his father, John, after his mother's death. John, who is focused on preparing his…

Maggie's independent life is disrupted when her recently divorced mother, Lila, and younger brother move in with her. Managing this sudden change is difficult, especially as she develops feelings for Kim. The…

A celebrated surgeon becomes fixated on a woman who once turned him down. Determined to win her over, he persistently pursues her, convinced she needs him as much as he needs her.…

In 1990s New York City, Claude and Ellen, two friends growing up, find community in a vibrant subculture marked by music, drugs, and a fight against homophobia. As they explore who they…

This drama tells the story of a determined young woman who challenges her traditional family by pursuing her own path. Her desire for independence creates conflict as she resists expectations to marry…

ARRANGED follows the developing friendship between a Jewish woman and a Muslim woman who become colleagues as first-year teachers at a Brooklyn public school. Throughout the year, they discover surprising similarities, most…

A woman's life changes dramatically when she receives a terminal diagnosis, loses her job, and is left by her boyfriend. With only two months left to live, she decides to embrace her…

Camille, a strong-willed woman in her thirties, has always prioritized freedom and excitement over long-term relationships. However, she now feels a growing emptiness and a desire for something more meaningful. She meets…

After a breakup with her girlfriend due to her fear of commitment, writer Allegra begins an affair with kind professor Philip. He's deeply attracted to her and ends his relationship with Grace…

Liv, a young woman in her early twenties, is deeply connected to her family and helps out at their greengrocer. She unexpectedly falls for Andrea, a vibrant woman a bit older than…

During the holidays, a classic comedy unfolds at a ski resort owned and run by a Native American Nation. The story centers on mistaken identities and romance. Filmed at The Sundance Resort…

While wandering the streets, 16-year-old Jan is struck by roller-skating Nina and then quickly forgotten. Nina, 15 and brimming with unconventional ideas, bursts into his life as suddenly as she leaves. She…

During one summer, three generations of women in a Mexican American family each discover their own sexual awakenings.

While on a rural family vacation, a man begins to question his own self-perception.

"Chance" is a black comedy about the difficulty of finding true love. The story unfolds primarily through the eyes of Chance, a young woman who believes everyone is searching for it. However,…

Photographer Bob is heartbroken when his girlfriend dies. A year later, he meets Kathleen. Is she genuinely interested in him, or is she manipulating him for her involvement with the mafia?

A reserved young man navigates the complexities of his life: a challenging relationship with his mother, a former comedian seeking a comeback, and a blossoming romance with a new girlfriend. He struggles…

Wendy navigates a complicated social life with her close-knit group of five friends, who openly engage in casual sexual relationships. Her world is disrupted by the arrival of Sean, a new student…

An aspiring Hollywood hopeful decides to bring an Indian girl from the Himalayas to America.

Based on Jostein Gaarder's 2003 novel, the film centers on young Georg, who discovers a letter from his late father. In it, his father recounts a youthful romance with a mysterious girl…

This film examines how schizophrenia affects a young woman and her family living in modern-day Calcutta.

Amy, a 29-year-old Jewish woman, achieved success with her self-help book arguing women can't truly experience love or a "mental orgasm." Constantly bombarded with unsolicited advice from her family and friends, she…

This collection features three short science fiction films, all exploring themes from a feminist perspective.

Arnaldo, desperate to escape his unhappy life, seeks out a clinic offering human duplication. He plans to have a copy take his place so he can start anew. When his request is…

Following her mother's death in a tragic accident, Beckett Warner discovers a terrifying truth about her school. It's secretly run by a group of stunning women who maintain their youth by consuming…

Lung, a dedicated property agent, is under pressure to secure a 1000-sq ft apartment for his girlfriend within a year, a condition she's set for marriage after her divorce leaves Charlotte needing…

A couple in their thirties navigates the challenges of modern life: marriage, careers, raising a child, and adjusting to a new home in the suburbs.

This is a comedy about an unsuccessful American writer who begins an affair following a chance meeting with a European dancer.

This drama follows a middle-aged man, apathetic to politics, and a young activist fighting for democracy as they discuss the nation's future while evading the police. The film combines scripted scenes with…

Victoria is a successful lawyer with a privileged life, but she's deeply unhappy with her personal life. Her career demands all her attention, leaving no room for romance. Everything shifts when she…

Yearning for the carefree days of her college years, a former sorority member takes a job as house mother for her old chapter, only to discover it's in disarray. The attractive Dean…

During a summer, two teenage girls from different worlds form a connection, discovering friendship and experiencing their first sexual feelings.