Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to American Splendor List

  • Ghost World - Focuses on the mundane lives and creative struggles of two teenagers.
  • Crumb - A documentary about the life of underground cartoonist Robert Crumb, similar to the tone of American Splendor.
  • Wonder Showzen - A surreal and darkly comedic take on educational children's programming, with unique artistic styles.
  • Persepolis - An animated film based on a graphic novel, exploring personal and political themes.
  • The Squid and the Whale - A semi-autobiographical film exploring family dynamics and personal struggles.
  • The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - A blend of fantasy and reality, sharing a creative spirit and existential themes.
  • Sideways - Focuses on complex relationships and personal revelations over a road trip.
  • Searching for Bobby Fischer - Explores the challenges of being a prodigy in a competitive environment.
  • Paterson - A quiet meditation on the life of a poet and his daily routine, resonating a similar tone.
  • The Royal Tenenbaums - An eccentric family with complex characters and offbeat storytelling.
  • Little Miss Sunshine - A quirky family road trip that explores individuality and family dynamics.
  • Frances Ha - A character-driven film about friendship and the trials of being an artist in New York.
  • A Serious Man - Explores existential themes through the life of an ordinary man facing adversity.
  • Waltz with Bashir - An animated war documentary exploring memory and trauma, like the introspective nature of American Splendor.
  • Calvin Marshall - A coming-of-age story focused on artistic aspirations and personal journeys.
  • The F Word - Explores the complexities of relationships, creativity, and love in a modern context.
  • Liberal Arts - A reflective look at life and relationships set against a college backdrop.
  • Slacker - An exploration of aimless youth and a vignette-style approach to storytelling.
  • Anomalisa - A stop-motion animated film exploring loneliness and the human condition.
  • About Schmidt - An introspective look at aging, purpose, and the everyday struggles of life.
  • Boyhood - A coming-of-age narrative filmed over 12 years, capturing the real-life experience.
  • Me and You and Everyone We Know - A unique and quirky exploration of human relationships and connections.
  • A Ghost Story - A meditative film about time, memory, and human connection with an artistic flair.
  • The Artist - A silent film that pays homage to cinema's past while exploring themes of creativity.
  • The End of the Tour - A fictional account of the life and ideas of writer David Foster Wallace, engaging with literary themes.
  • The Lobster - A surreal take on relationships and societal expectations, with dark humor.
  • The Big Lebowski - A cult classic that blends offbeat characters and dark humor in everyday situations.
  • Inherent Vice - A stylistic exploration of culture and personal struggles set against a backdrop of the 1970s.
  • As Good as It Gets - Features a character with unique quirks and an unlikely love story.
  • Juno - A quirky take on teenage pregnancy, exploring individuality and relationships.
  • Superbad - A coming-of-age comedy that highlights teenage friendships and awkward moments.
  • The Way Way Back - Examines adolescence and personal growth through a summer coming-of-age story.
  • The Station Agent - A quiet exploration of friendship and solitude in an unconventional setting.
  • The Last Black Man in San Francisco - A visually stunning film that explores identity, belonging, and urban change.
  • Punch-Drunk Love - A quirky romantic film that combines comedy with deeper emotional themes.
  • Lady Bird - A coming-of-age film that explores mother-daughter relationships and personal identity.
  • Boyz n the Hood - A poignant exploration of life and relationships in a struggling urban neighborhood.
  • Eighth Grade - Offers a raw and authentic look at the challenges of growing up in the digital age.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Ghost World
Ghost World
111 min
2001 Germany 127625 7.3 Movie Released
2
Crumb
Crumb
120 min
1994 United States of America 21776 8 Movie Released
3
Wonder Showzen
Wonder Showzen
21 min
SS 2 EP 16
2005 United States of America 4914 8.4 Serie Ended
4
Persepolis
Persepolis
95 min
2007 France 100824 8 Movie Released PG-13
5 2005 United States of America 91187 7.3 Movie Released
6 2013 United Kingdom 344677 7.3 Movie Released PG
7
Sideways
Sideways
127 min
2004 Hungary 206317 7.5 Movie Released R
8 1993 United States of America 42646 7.4 Movie Released PG
9
Paterson
Paterson
118 min
2016 France 89899 7.3 Movie Released
10 2001 United States of America 315566 7.6 Movie Released R
11 2006 United States of America 523038 7.8 Movie Released
12
Frances Ha
Frances Ha
86 min
2013 Brazil 95467 7.4 Movie Released
13
A Serious Man
A Serious Man
106 min
2009 United States of America 151162 7 Movie Released R
14 2008 Australia 60782 8 Movie Released R
15 2009 United States of America 759 5.8 Movie Released R
16
The F Word
The F Word
44 min
SS 5 EP 51
2005 United Kingdom 1713 6.9 Serie Ended TV-14
17
Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts
97 min
2012 United States of America 40639 6.7 Movie Released
18
Slacker
Slacker
97 min
1991 United States of America 23823 7 Movie Released
19
Anomalisa
Anomalisa
91 min
2015 United States of America 75967 7.2 Movie Released
20
About Schmidt
About Schmidt
125 min
2002 United States of America 134271 7.2 Movie Released R
21
Boyhood
Boyhood
166 min
2014 United States of America 369349 7.9 Movie Released
22 2005 France 37622 7.2 Movie Released
23
A Ghost Story
A Ghost Story
93 min
2017 United States of America 80905 6.8 Movie Released
24
The Artist
The Artist
100 min
2011 Belgium 249574 7.9 Movie Released
25 2015 United States of America 32784 7.2 Movie Released
26
The Lobster
The Lobster
119 min
2015 France 303575 7.1 Movie Released
27 1998 United Kingdom 868070 8.1 Movie Released R
28
Inherent Vice
Inherent Vice
149 min
2014 United States of America 111607 6.6 Movie Released R
29 1997 United States of America 321575 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
30
Juno
Juno
96 min
2007 United States of America 552742 7.4 Movie Released
31
Superbad
Superbad
113 min
2007 United States of America 640803 7.6 Movie Released R
32 2013 United States of America 158093 7.4 Movie Released
33 2003 United States of America 73999 7.6 Movie Released
34 2019 United States of America 22135 7.3 Movie Released
35 2002 United States of America 180016 7.3 Movie Released
36
Lady Bird
Lady Bird
94 min
2017 United States of America 336638 7.4 Movie Released
37
Boyz n the Hood
Boyz n the Hood
112 min
1991 United States of America 156880 7.8 Movie Released R
38
Eighth Grade
Eighth Grade
94 min
2018 United States of America 83216 7.4 Movie Released
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