Alright, here are a few movies that are similar to Life is Beautiful: 1 The Shawshank Redemption: This was a movie directed by Frank Darabonte, and starred by Tim Robbin and Morgan Freeman. The film was about a man's life in prison, his interpersonal relationships and self-redemption. Forrest Gump: This is a film directed by Robert Zemecris, which tells the story of Forrest Gump, a man with a low IQ but an optimistic outlook, in the history of 20th-century America. The film was widely regarded as a classic film about love, life, and social issues. 3. Schindler's List: This is a film directed by Steven Spielberg about how Schindler, a German businessman, became a legend by protecting the Arabs from being massacred. The film won the Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director. 4. Citizen Kane: This is a movie directed and starred by Orson Welles about a fictional newspaper magnate, Charles Foster Kane. The film explored the relationship between media, politics, and power and became a classic in the history of film. 5 Roman Holiday: This is a movie directed and starred by Gregory Parker, about the romantic story of a royal princess and an American journalist in Rome. The film explored the relationship between love, marriage, and power and became a classic romance film.