Top 20 movies like The Misfortunates

The Misfortunates

13-year-old Gunther Strobbe grows up surrounded by alcohol, trash and his completely useless father and uncles. Slowly but surely, he's being prepared for the same hapless life. Can he defy his destiny?

De helaasheid der dingen is of 1 hour(s) and 48 minute(s). It is Produced By:  Menuet. It was released on 2009-10-07. It has an average vote of 7.21 on TMDB.

Genres: DramaComedy

1. The Thing About My Folks

The Thing About My Folks

Ben's dad Sam shows up one night with a note from Ben's mother , that she has left. While Ben's wife and his three sisters try to find her, Ben takes Sam on a day trip to see a farmhouse that's for sale. The day trip turns into a road trip while dad and son explore their past, their relationship, and why Sam's wife might have left him. The road trip includes fishing, drinking, playing pool, sleeping under the stars, and frank discussion. Anger simmers close at hand, as do love and hope. Where Sam's wife is - and why she left - leads to the movie's resolution.

It has an average vote of 6.31 on TMDB.

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2. The Fire (El incendio)

The Fire

A couple must hold on to $100,000 for 24 hours as they wait to buy a house. As the time ticks by, the true nature of their love unravels.

It has an average vote of 6.8 on TMDB.

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3. For Ellen

For Ellen

After an overnight long-distance drive, Joby has a special meeting—with lawyers and his ex-wife. A struggling musician with the prerequisite tattoos, slimy hair, goatee, and his head firmly floating in the clouds, Joby hasn’t been around to be a dad. Now is his last chance to fight for shared custody of his daughter, Ellen.

It has an average vote of 5.5 on TMDB.

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4. With Friends Like These (Dagen zonder lief)

With Friends Like These

When Black Kelly gets back from New York, she discovers that more has changed than just her hair color while she's been away. Frederic found himself a girlfriend and plans to move. Kurt and Blonde Kelly live together with their one-year-old child. And Patrick's gone. Reunited with the old gang, Black Kelly realizes that life went on during her absence and that things will never be the same...

It has an average vote of 6.6 on TMDB.

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5. Belgica (Belgica)

Belgica

The story of two brothers who, even though they have absolutely nothing in common, open a bar together that quickly becomes a regular hangout for nighthawks. Despite the success, they must soon face up to the difficulties inherent in running a family business. Their brotherhood turns into rivalry, through no fault of their own.

It has an average vote of 5.9 on TMDB.

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6. Time Of My Life (Tot Altijd)

Time Of My Life

Based on a true story, 'Tot altijd' introduces us to a band of friends in the eighties, who spend their days enjoying their youth and turbulent life. Years later, Thomas, a recent medicine graduate and Mario's closest friend, gets stuck between a rock and a hard place when he diagnoses Mario with MS . Though not a fatal disease, it slowly consumes the patient's bodily functions and - in some cases - their minds. Mario becomes the leading spokesman for the action group "Waardig Sterven" in support of the Belgian legalisation of euthanasia. Thomas does everything in his power to avoid losing his best friend, but also can't stand the sight of his continued degeneration...

It has an average vote of 6.8 on TMDB.

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7. Doll (Papusza)

Doll

The rise and fall of the most distinguished Polish-Gypsy poetess Bronislawa Wajs, widely known as Papusza, and her relationship with her discoverer, writer Jerzy Ficowski.

It has an average vote of 7.8 on TMDB.

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8. Teddy Bear (Miś)

Teddy Bear

En route to London, Bear discovers at the border checkpoint that his passport is missing a few pages, which may prevent him from traveling to the city with the sports team he manages.

It has an average vote of 7.963 on TMDB.

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9. Like Someone in Love (Like Someone in Love)

Like Someone in Love

An old man and a young woman meet in Tokyo. She knows nothing about him, he thinks he knows her. He welcomes her into his home, she offers him her body. But the web that is woven between them in the space of twenty four hours bears no relation to the circumstances of their encounter.

It has an average vote of 6.887 on TMDB.

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10. Bullhead (Rundskop)

Bullhead

A young cattle farmer is approached by an unscrupulous veterinarian to make a shady deal with a notorious beef trader.

It has an average vote of 7.118 on TMDB.

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11. The Broken Circle Breakdown (The Broken Circle Breakdown)

The Broken Circle Breakdown

The loss of their young daughter threatens to destroy the love and faith of two married musicians.

It has an average vote of 7.706 on TMDB.

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12. Lady J (Mademoiselle de Joncquières)

Lady J

When a romance between a widow and a notorious libertine takes an unexpected turn, Mademoiselle de Joncquières becomes instrumental to one lover’s plans for revenge.

It has an average vote of 6.376 on TMDB.

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13. The Wild Goose Lake (南方车站的聚会)

The Wild Goose Lake

A gangster on the run sacrifices everything for his family and a woman he meets while on the lam.

It has an average vote of 6.622 on TMDB.

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14. Fair Game

Fair Game

Wife and mother Valerie Plame has a double life as a CIA operative, hiding her vocation from family and friends. Her husband, Joseph Wilson, writes a controversial article in The New York Times, refuting stories about the sale of enriched uranium to Iraq, Then Valerie's secret work and identity is leaked to the press. With her cover blown and other people endangered, Valerie's career and personal life begin to unravel.

It has an average vote of 6.478 on TMDB.

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15. Taste of Cherry (طعم گيلاس)

Taste of Cherry

A middle-aged Tehranian man, Mr. Badii is intent on killing himself and seeks someone to bury him after his demise. Driving around the city, the seemingly well-to-do Badii meets with numerous people, including a Muslim student, asking them to take on the job, but initially he has little luck. Eventually, Badii finds a man who is up for the task because he needs the money, but his new associate soon tries to talk him out of committing suicide.

It has an average vote of 7.659 on TMDB.

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16. All About Steve

All About Steve

After one short blind date, Mary Horowitz, a brilliant and eccentric crossword constructor, is convinced that Steve, a CCN cameraman, is her soul mate. Because his job takes him hither and yon, she crisscrosses the country following Steve, with the encouragement of a reporter, turning up at media events he's at to convince him they are perfect for each other. Along the way, she befriends an assortment of misfits who accept her for who she is, leading her to reassess her reasons for this strange journey.

It has an average vote of 4.945 on TMDB.

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17. Pleasure (Pleasure)

Pleasure

19 year old Linnéa leaves her small town in Sweden and heads for Los Angeles with the aim of becoming the world's next big porn star, but the road to her goal turns out to be bumpier than she imagined.

It has an average vote of 6.221 on TMDB.

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18. Hell Fest

Hell Fest

On Halloween night at a horror theme park, a costumed killer begins slaying innocent patrons who believe that it's all part of the festivities.

It has an average vote of 5.7 on TMDB.

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19. Shiva Baby

Shiva Baby

College student Danielle must cover her tracks when she unexpectedly runs into her sugar daddy at a shiva - with her parents, ex-girlfriend and family friends also in attendance.

It has an average vote of 7.21 on TMDB.

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20. Girl with a Pearl Earring

Girl with a Pearl Earring

This film, adapted from a work of fiction by author Tracy Chevalier, tells a story about the events surrounding the creation of the painting "Girl With A Pearl Earring" by 17th century Dutch master Johannes Vermeer. A young peasant maid working in the house of painter Johannes Vermeer becomes his talented assistant and the model for one of his most famous works.

It has an average vote of 6.598 on TMDB.

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