Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Stuart: A Life Backwards List

  • The Pursuit of Happyness - Both tell inspiring stories of perseverance against the odds.
  • A Beautiful Mind - Focuses on the life of a troubled genius and his experiences with mental illness.
  • The King's Speech - Depicts personal struggles and the journey toward self-acceptance and achievement.
  • Rain Man - Explores the relationship between two brothers and the challenges they face together.
  • Good Will Hunting - Follows a young man from a troubled background who discovers his potential.
  • Dead Poets Society - Centers around mentorship and challenging societal norms to find one's identity.
  • The Blind Side - Based on real events, featuring themes of compassion and overcoming adversity.
  • Forrest Gump - Follows an individual's extraordinary life despite facing numerous challenges.
  • The Intouchables - Highlights an unlikely friendship that transforms both individuals' lives.
  • Girl, Interrupted - Explores themes of mental illness and personal growth in a group home setting.
  • My Name Is Sam - A father with an intellectual disability fights for the custody of his daughter.
  • Fight Club - Delves into themes of identity, consumerism, and mental health issues.
  • The Shawshank Redemption - Focuses on hope and resilience set against a backdrop of personal trials.
  • Silver Linings Playbook - Centers around mental illness and finding love while facing personal struggles.
  • One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Explores the lives and struggles of individuals in a psychiatric hospital.
  • Precious - Tells a harrowing yet inspiring story of a young woman's battle against adversity.
  • Requiem for a Dream - Focuses on drug addiction and its impact on individuals' lives and relationships.
  • Donnie Darko - Explores complex themes of mental health and existentialism in a unique narrative.
  • Shutter Island - Combines psychological themes and a mystery surrounding mental health.
  • The Machinist - Features themes of insomnia and the psychological decline of the protagonist.
  • Memento - Follows a man with memory loss as he seeks to uncover the truth of his life.
  • The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Explores personal growth, friendship, and the struggles of adolescence.
  • Boys Don't Cry - Based on a true story, it addresses issues of identity and societal rejection.
  • Into the Wild - Follows an individual's journey of self-discovery and embracing freedom.
  • The Elephant Man - A touching story of a man's struggle for acceptance despite physical deformities.
  • Garden State - Explores themes of depression, identity, and finding one's place in the world.
  • The Florida Project - Depicts childhood innocence amidst difficult living conditions, focusing on personal struggles.
  • Little Miss Sunshine - A dysfunctional family's road trip that tackles personal challenges and aspirations.
  • The Virgin Suicides - Explores themes of adolescence, isolation, and mental health within a family context.
  • Boyhood - A coming-of-age story that captures the complexities of growing up and family dynamics.
  • Her - Explores loneliness, love, and the complexity of human relationships in a unique way.
  • The Social Network - Depicts the personal struggles of a young man while creating something monumental.
  • The Diving Bell and the Butterfly - A beautiful story about a man who learns to communicate despite physical limitations.
  • The Fault in Our Stars - A touching love story between two young individuals facing serious health issues.
  • Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - Explores love, memory, and the emotional struggles following a relationship.
  • Little Children - Explores complex emotional themes within suburban life and human connections.
  • Wild - Follows a woman's journey of self-discovery while overcoming personal challenges.
  • The Way Way Back - Coming-of-age story emphasizing family dynamics and personal growth during adolescence.
  • Silver Linings Playbook - Highlights struggles with mental health and the journey toward healing and connection.
  • Manchester by the Sea - Explores grief, loss, and the complexity of personal relationships.
  • Hereditary - Explores themes of trauma and the psychological effects on a family.
  • Everything, Everywhere All at Once - A unique exploration of identity, mental health, and human relationships within a chaotic narrative.
  • The Royal Tenenbaums - Focuses on an eccentric family's struggles, showcasing personal and creative conflicts.
  • The 40-Year-Old Virgin - While comedic, it addresses themes of relationships and self-acceptance in an emotional way.

Last updated: 2024-09-26 19:08:31

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 2006 United States of America 568904 8 Movie Released PG-13
2 2001 United States of America 996118 8.2 Movie Released
3 2010 United Kingdom 711617 8 Movie Released
4
Rain Man
Rain Man
134 min
1988 United States of America 551431 8 Movie Released R
5 1997 United States of America 1086590 8.3 Movie Released R
6 1989 United States of America 556046 8.1 Movie Released
7
The Blind Side
The Blind Side
129 min
2009 United States of America 364032 7.6 Movie Released PG-13
8
Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump
142 min
1994 United States of America 2289120 8.8 Movie Released PG-13
9 2011 France 940617 8.5 Movie Released R
10 1999 United States of America 214930 7.3 Movie Released
11 2020 62 5.8 Movie Released PG-13
12
Fight Club
Fight Club
139 min
1999 Germany 2358980 8.8 Movie Released
13 1994 United States of America 2927360 9.3 Movie Released R
14 2012 United States of America 747428 7.7 Movie Released
15 1975 United States of America 1082480 8.7 Movie Released R
16
Precious
Precious
110 min
2009 United States of America 116901 7.3 Movie Released
17 2000 United States of America 909017 8.3 Movie Released NR
18
Donnie Darko
Donnie Darko
114 min
2001 United States of America 858573 8 Movie Released
19
Shutter Island
Shutter Island
138 min
2010 United States of America 1480590 8.2 Movie Released
20
The Machinist
The Machinist
101 min
2004 Belgium 419247 7.6 Movie Released
21
Memento
Memento
113 min
2000 United States of America 1336770 8.4 Movie Released
22 2012 United States of America 553835 7.9 Movie Released
23
Boys Don't Cry
Boys Don't Cry
118 min
1999 United States of America 104107 7.5 Movie Released R
24
Into the Wild
Into the Wild
148 min
2007 United States of America 663145 8.1 Movie Released R
25 1980 United States of America 260887 8.2 Movie Released PG
26
Garden State
Garden State
102 min
2004 United States of America 224058 7.4 Movie Released
27 2017 United States of America 130794 7.6 Movie Released
28 2006 United States of America 523038 7.8 Movie Released
29 2000 United States of America 171441 7.2 Movie Released
30
Boyhood
Boyhood
166 min
2014 United States of America 369349 7.9 Movie Released
31
Her
Her
126 min
2013 United States of America 678961 8 Movie Released
32 2010 United States of America 767077 7.8 Movie Released PG-13
33 2007 France 110742 8 Movie Released PG-13
34 2014 United States of America 405184 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
35 2004 United States of America 1090100 8.3 Movie Released R
36
Little Children
Little Children
137 min
2006 United States of America 117614 7.5 Movie Released R
37
Wild
Wild
115 min
2014 United States of America 140337 7.1 Movie Released
38 2013 United States of America 158093 7.4 Movie Released
39 2016 United States of America 318572 7.8 Movie Released
40
Hereditary
Hereditary
128 min
2018 United States of America 389541 7.3 Movie Released R
41 2001 United States of America 315566 7.6 Movie Released R
×