Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Bringing Out the Dead List

  • Taxi Driver - Explores themes of urban isolation and existential despair through the lens of a troubled individual.
  • The Departed - Features complex characters involved in morally ambiguous situations, similar to the intensity of emergency medical services.
  • One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Deals with mental health and the struggles associated with institutions, akin to the characters faced in 'Bringing Out the Dead'.
  • Nightcrawler - Focuses on a morally questionable career choice and its impact on the individual, similar to the life of paramedics.
  • Fight Club - Explores themes of masculinity and dissatisfaction with life, paralleling the protagonist's journey in 'Bringing Out the Dead'.
  • Requiem for a Dream - Highlights the struggles and despair associated with addiction and mental health issues.
  • American Psycho - Examines the dark side of American life through a deeply flawed character, similar to the themes in 'Bringing Out the Dead'.
  • The King of Comedy - Features a protagonist with a difficult path to success and explores the fine line between aspiration and obsession.
  • Boogie Nights - Focuses on flawed characters in challenging professions and the ramifications of their choices.
  • A Clockwork Orange - Deals with themes of free will and societal decay, paralleling the darker aspects of urban life.
  • Nurse Jackie - Features a complicated healthcare professional navigating personal and professional chaos.
  • The Fisher King - Explores themes of redemption and personal tragedy through unique characters.
  • Pulp Fiction - Utilizes a non-linear storytelling style and features characters in morally complex situations.
  • Dead Poets Society - Examines the struggles of individuals seeking meaning and purpose in their lives.
  • 28 Days Later - Focuses on survival and the psychological toll of extreme situations.
  • M*A*S*H - Uses dark humor to address serious themes within a medical context.
  • The Wire - Explores themes of life in urban America, particularly the struggles of those in public service roles.
  • ER - A medical drama that portrays the high-stakes world of emergency medicine.
  • The Machinist - Features a protagonist suffering from insomnia and paranoia, exploring mental health similar to 'Bringing Out the Dead'.
  • Lost Highway - Deals with themes of identity crisis and surreal narrative, mirroring the disorientation in 'Bringing Out the Dead'.
  • Frances - Biographical drama about mental health and struggle for understanding and acceptance.
  • Silver Linings Playbook - Explores mental health and relationships among troubled individuals seeking redemption.
  • The Sixth Sense - Combines psychological drama with themes of trauma and encounters with death.
  • Trainspotting - Explores the effects of addiction and the struggle for a better life.
  • Melancholia - Focuses on depression and personal struggle in the face of existential threats.
  • The Road - Explores despair and survival in a post-apocalyptic world, dealing with heavy themes.
  • The Elephant Man - Examines themes of suffering, isolation, and the search for dignity in life.
  • Inherent Vice - Features a mix of dark humor, crime, and complex characters in an overwhelming world.
  • The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - Explores the complexity of life and identity through unique circumstances.
  • Sicario - Highlights moral ambiguity and the harsh realities of law enforcement.
  • Into the Wild - Follows a journey of self-discovery and the search for meaning.
  • Breaking Bad - Details the transformation of a character through a morally questionable path.
  • Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? - Examines complex interpersonal relationships and disillusionment.
  • We Need to Talk About Kevin - Explores themes of mental health, responsibility, and the fragility of life.
  • The Hours - Tackles themes of depression and existential questioning through its characters.
  • Mad Men - Explores complex characters dealing with personal and professional challenges.
  • Mr. Robot - Focuses on mental health issues within the context of societal and individual crises.
  • The Sopranos - Delves into psychological issues and moral complexities faced by its characters.

Last updated: 2024-09-23 22:49:35

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Taxi Driver
Taxi Driver
114 min
1976 United States of America 934574 8.2 Movie Released R
2
The Departed
The Departed
151 min
2006 Hong Kong 1438060 8.5 Movie Released R
3 1975 United States of America 1082480 8.7 Movie Released R
4
Nightcrawler
Nightcrawler
118 min
2014 United States of America 612762 7.8 Movie Released
5
Fight Club
Fight Club
139 min
1999 Germany 2358980 8.8 Movie Released
6 2000 United States of America 909017 8.3 Movie Released NR
7
American Psycho
American Psycho
102 min
2000 Canada 732402 7.6 Movie Released R
8 1982 United States of America 120952 7.8 Movie Released PG
9
Boogie Nights
Boogie Nights
156 min
1997 United States of America 284842 7.9 Movie Released R
10 1971 United Kingdom 888921 8.3 Movie Released
11
Nurse Jackie
Nurse Jackie
30 min
SS 7 EP 80
2009 United Kingdom 29707 7.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
12
The Fisher King
The Fisher King
138 min
1991 United States of America 91783 7.5 Movie Released R
13
Pulp Fiction
Pulp Fiction
154 min
1994 United States of America 2248450 8.9 Movie Released R
14 1989 United States of America 556046 8.1 Movie Released
15
28 Days Later
28 Days Later
113 min
2002 United Kingdom 452102 7.5 Movie Released
16
M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H
116 min
1970 United States of America 78256 7.4 Movie Released R
17
The Wire
The Wire
60 min
SS 5 EP 60
2002 United States of America 384058 9.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
18
ER
ER
45 min
SS 15 EP 331
1994 United States of America 68674 7.9 Serie Ended TV-14
19
The Machinist
The Machinist
101 min
2004 Belgium 419247 7.6 Movie Released
20
Lost Highway
Lost Highway
134 min
1997 France 154812 7.6 Movie Released
21
Frances
Frances
140 min
1982 United States of America 8705 7.2 Movie Released R
22 2012 United States of America 747428 7.7 Movie Released
23
The Sixth Sense
The Sixth Sense
107 min
1999 United States of America 1064000 8.2 Movie Released PG-13
24
Trainspotting
Trainspotting
94 min
1996 United Kingdom 732000 8.1 Movie Released R
25
Melancholia
Melancholia
136 min
2011 Denmark 197695 7.1 Movie Released
26
The Road
The Road
111 min
2009 United States of America 256876 7.2 Movie Released
27 1980 United States of America 260887 8.2 Movie Released PG
28
Inherent Vice
Inherent Vice
149 min
2014 United States of America 111607 6.6 Movie Released R
29 2008 United States of America 702001 7.8 Movie Released PG-13
30
Sicario
Sicario
122 min
2015 Mexico 484672 7.7 Movie Released R
31
Into the Wild
Into the Wild
148 min
2007 United States of America 663145 8.1 Movie Released R
32
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad
56 min
SS 5 EP 62
2008 United States of America 2187130 9.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
33 2011 Spain 169697 7.5 Movie Released
34
The Hours
The Hours
114 min
2002 United Kingdom 140802 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
35
Mad Men
Mad Men
58 min
SS 7 EP 92
2007 United States of America 263657 8.7 Serie Ended TV-14
36
Mr. Robot
Mr. Robot
51 min
SS 4 EP 45
2015 United States of America 423930 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
37
The Sopranos
The Sopranos
60 min
SS 6 EP 86
1999 United States of America 484655 9.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
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