5 Movies Like Run (2020) –

The movie “Run” (2020) is a Hulu-Original American psychological thriller directed by Aneesh Chaganty. The film stars Kiera Allen as Chloe Sherman, a disabled homeschooled teenager who begins to suspect her mother Diane (Sarah Paulson) is hiding a terrible secret about her upbringing. As Chloe begins to piece together the horrifying puzzle of her history, she is forced to summon every ability she has, and even some she doesn’t, to try to save her life and free herself. Movies like Run are not for everybody.

TFR’s top 5 picks for movies like Run are as follows: Precious (2009), Angela (1995), Mommie Dearest (1981), What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) and The Girl Next Door (2007)

TFR Similar Movie #1: Precious

The 2009 movie Precious, based on the novel “Push” by Sapphire, is a powerful story of a young woman’s journey to self-discovery. Directed by Lee Daniels and starring Gabourey Sidibe, Mo’Nique and Mariah Carey, the movie follows the life of 16-year-old Precious Jones as she navigates an inner city world of poverty, abuse and abandonment.

“Precious” earned numerous accolades including two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress and Best Writing Adapted Screenplay. It was also nominated for Best Picture at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards in 2010.

Similar to “Run” regarding the Mother/Daughter betrayal that occurs, the relationship between Claireece “Precious” Jones, and her unemployed mother, Mary has led to her being subjected to physical and verbal abuse. Just as in “Run,” it is up to Claireece to act on her own, with every strength she possesses, to save herself. Now, onto more movies like Run!

TFR Similar Movie #2: Angela

Angela was directed by Rebecca Miller and stars John Ventimiglia, Anna Thompson, Miranda Stuart Rhyne and Vincent Gallo. Miller made her directorial debut with this film, winning the New York City Film Critics Circle Award for Best Original Screenplay and awards at the Sundance Film Festival, Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film and the Gotham Awards.

“Angela” portrays the story of a 10-year-old girl trying to cope with a dysfunctional family. Angela’s mother, “Mae” has drastic mood shifts which bring her from manic happiness to bottom-of-the-barrel misery. Mae’s mental illness eventually puts Angela on a quest to “purify” herself and her family to save them all from destruction.

The drama and “sharing” of mental illness between immediate family members is a theme which is shared between “Angela” and “Run.” Next up, a TRUE Classic in our list of movies like Run.

TFR Similar Movie #3: Mommie Dearest

The iconic movie Mommie Dearest (1981) is a dark and emotionally charged psychological drama based on the 1978 memoir of Christina Crawford, adopted daughter of Joan Crawford. Directed by Frank Perry and starring Faye Dunaway, Mommie Dearest tells the story of Joan Crawford’s volatile and abusive relationship with Christina. Despite its controversial nature and dark subject matter, Mommie Dearest has nevertheless become a cult classic due to its emotionally charged scenes and powerful acting.

Just as in movies like Run, Mommie Dearest highlights how difficult it can be to break free from damaging relationships – particularly when they involve someone you love dearly.

TFR Similar Movie #4: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

Directed by Robert Aldrich, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) is an iconic psychological thriller that has kept audiences in suspense for generations. It stars two of Hollywood’s greatest leading ladies of all time, Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, as former child star Baby Jane Hudson and her disabled sister Blanche Hudson respectively. Jane is jealous of her sister’s success and decides to take revenge on her by psychologically torturing her while keeping her locked up in their home. The movie follows the sisters’ darkly twisted rivalry as they grapple with their deteriorating relationship.

As in movies like Run, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? explores a dysfunctional and codependent relationship between family members, with all the drama and treachery that goes with it.

TFR Similar Movie #5: The Girl Next Door (2007)

The Girl Next Door is an American horror film directed by Gregory M. Wilson written by Daniel Farrands and Philip Nutman. It is based on Jack Ketchum’s 1989 novel of the same name, which itself was based on the real-life murder of Sylvia Likens, to whom the film is dedicated. In the film, we follow the teen-aged Blythe Auffarth suffers from the loss of her parents, and then mistreatment from her caretaker (Blanche Baker), who all but encourages the neighborhood boys to torment her.
The Girl Next Door has all the intensity and the cruel possessiveness of “Run,” packed into a true story.

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