Movies like Firstborn

This Oscar-winning film stars Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep as a couple going through a divorce and a custody battle, bringing a similar domestic strain and intense emotional conflict to the forefront as seen in Firstborn. It's a must-watch for those who are drawn to the compelling portrayal of family dynamics and personal growth.

Featuring Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon, Stepmom presents the emotional complexities that arise when new family dynamics are formed. While it takes on a different tone than Firstborn, it similarly shows the challenges children and parents face during significant family transitions.

Although set in a more contemporary time than Firstborn and with a somewhat different tone, The Perks of Being a Wallflower addresses themes of adolescence, family trauma, and the search for identity. It’s a compelling coming-of-age story that resonates with viewers interested in the challenges faced by young adults in difficult family situations.

This film adaptation of Jim Carroll's autobiographical work stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a promising high school basketball player who spirals into drug addiction. The way it handles the coming-of-age hardships and family conflicts will appeal to those who appreciated the grim and honest portrayal in Firstborn.

Directed by Robert Redford, Ordinary People delves into the emotional turmoil within an affluent family after a tragedy, similar to Firstborn's exploration of the family dynamics under stress. If Firstborn captured your attention with its family drama and psychological underpinnings, Ordinary People's intense narrative and profound performances would resonate with you.

The Squid and the Whale showcases the impact of divorce on a Brooklyn family, focusing particularly on the two young sons dealing with the aftermath. It echoes Firstborn’s themes of familial discord and the perspective of children caught in the crosshairs of parental conflict.

Directed by Sidney Lumet, Running on Empty explores the life of a family on the run after the parents’ anti-war activism leads them into trouble with the law. The movie resonates with Firstborn’s explorations of non-traditional family struggles and the impact on the children.