Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to A Pure Formality List

  • The Seventh Seal - Explores existential themes in a philosophical way.
  • 12 Angry Men - Intense courtroom drama focusing on moral dilemmas and dialogue.
  • The Conversation - A psychological thriller exploring deep themes of privacy and surveillance.
  • The Lives of Others - A tense exploration of surveillance and moral choices in a totalitarian regime.
  • Detachment - A meditative look at life, duty, and isolation in a school environment.
  • The Killing of a Sacred Deer - A psychological thriller that confronts moral choices in an unsettling narrative.
  • Zoolander - Satire that carries heavy insights into superficiality in society, akin to formalities.
  • The Hunt - Examines the impact of allegations and societal judgment, contrasting with human integrity.
  • Persona - A deep exploration of identity and existence through a psychological lens.
  • The Others - An atmospheric psychological thriller with twists related to identity and perception.
  • Prisoners - Intense emotional and moral struggles in a dark narrative about loss.
  • Gone Girl - Explores themes of perception versus reality and societal norms.
  • Memento - A narrative that plays with memory and perception in a unique way.
  • No Country for Old Men - A slow-burning thriller exploring morality and fate in a bleak environment.
  • Synecdoche, New York - A surreal exploration of life, art, and existential reflection.
  • Ghost Stories - Combines philosophical dread with a narrative that plays with reality and perception.
  • The Bridge - A documentary that explores despair and relationships, reminiscent of deep reflection on life.
  • A Ghost Story - Explores themes of existence, time, and memory in a meditative storytelling format.
  • The Fall - A visually striking fantasy that delves into storytelling and the power of imagination.
  • The Man from Earth - An intellectual narrative focused on dialogue and philosophical inquiry.
  • A Serious Man - Explores themes of faith and moral ambiguity through a darkly comic lens.
  • Blue Velvet - A dark exploration of the duality of human nature and societal facades.
  • A Clockwork Orange - A dystopian narrative that examines free will and societal norms critically.
  • The Double - Explores identity and existential angst through a darkly humorous narrative.
  • Dogville - A minimalist narrative that critically examines morality and social behavior.
  • Enemy - A psychological thriller dealing with identity and the human psyche.
  • Mulholland Drive - A surreal exploration of identity and reality, laden with mystery and complexity.
  • Funny Games - A critique of violence and societal norms in a disturbing psychological context.
  • The Master - Examines complex relationships and existential themes in a narrative structure.
  • The Lobster - A darkly comedic exploration of love and societal expectations.
  • Requiem for a Dream - A disturbing portrayal of addiction, despair, and the human condition.
  • Undertow - Explores human relationships and the impact of one's actions in a suspenseful way.
  • The Prestige - A psychological thriller about rivalry, identity, and deception.
  • Caché - A psychological thriller that raises questions about guilt, surveillance, and morality.
  • Birdman - Explores themes of identity, purpose, and the human condition through a unique storytelling format.
  • Fight Club - Explores themes of identity and societal expectations wrapped in a narratively complex structure.
  • Anomalisa - A stop-motion animation that deals with loneliness and existential themes.
  • The White Ribbon - A dark examination of morality and hidden darkness in a community setting.
  • Inland Empire - A surreal exploration of identity, reality, and narrative structure.
  • Stalker - A philosophical exploration of desire, purpose, and existence through a contemplative narrative.
  • Wild Strawberries - A reflective examination of life, regret, and personal journey.
  • The Square - A satirical examination of societal norms and moral dilemmas through absurdity.
  • The Handmaiden - A layered narrative exploring deception, identity, and loyalty within a historical backdrop.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 1957 Sweden 200793 8.1 Movie Released NR
2
12 Angry Men
12 Angry Men
97 min
1957 United States of America 878567 9 Movie Released NR
3 1974 United States of America 123606 7.7 Movie Released PG
4 2006 France 413983 8.4 Movie Released R
5
Detachment
Detachment
98 min
2011 United States of America 100706 7.7 Movie Released
6 2017 United Kingdom 192767 7 Movie Released R
7
Zoolander
Zoolander
89 min
2001 United States of America 295716 6.5 Movie Released PG-13
8
The Hunt
The Hunt
116 min
2012 Belgium 369804 8.3 Movie Released
9
Persona
Persona
83 min
1966 Sweden 132320 8.1 Movie Released
10
The Others
The Others
104 min
2001 France 397398 7.6 Movie Released PG-13
11
Prisoners
Prisoners
153 min
2013 United States of America 824685 8.2 Movie Released
12
Gone Girl
Gone Girl
149 min
2014 United States of America 1081600 8.1 Movie Released R
13
Memento
Memento
113 min
2000 United States of America 1336770 8.4 Movie Released
14 2007 United States of America 1075900 8.2 Movie Released R
15 2008 United States of America 99176 7.5 Movie Released R
16
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories
98 min
2018 United Kingdom 37331 6.4 Movie Released
17
The Bridge
The Bridge
60 min
SS 4 EP 38
2011 Denmark 77731 8.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
18
A Ghost Story
A Ghost Story
93 min
2017 United States of America 80905 6.8 Movie Released
19
The Fall
The Fall
57 min
SS 3 EP 17
2013 Ireland 121468 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
20 2007 United States of America 202599 7.8 Movie Released NR
21
A Serious Man
A Serious Man
106 min
2009 United States of America 151162 7 Movie Released R
22
Blue Velvet
Blue Velvet
120 min
1986 United States of America 218432 7.7 Movie Released R
23 1971 United Kingdom 888921 8.3 Movie Released
24
The Double
The Double
93 min
2014 United Kingdom 53276 6.5 Movie Released R
25
Dogville
Dogville
178 min
2003 Denmark 160048 8 Movie Released
26
Enemy
Enemy
91 min
2014 Canada 218422 6.9 Movie Released
27 2001 France 388083 7.9 Movie Released
28
Funny Games
Funny Games
111 min
2008 Austria 104686 6.5 Movie Released
29
The Master
The Master
137 min
2012 United States of America 187728 7.1 Movie Released R
30
The Lobster
The Lobster
119 min
2015 France 303575 7.1 Movie Released
31 2000 United States of America 909017 8.3 Movie Released NR
32
Undertow
Undertow
108 min
2004 United Kingdom 9409 6.5 Movie Released
33
The Prestige
The Prestige
130 min
2006 United Kingdom 1458860 8.5 Movie Released PG-13
34
Caché
Caché
117 min
2005 Austria 85937 7.3 Movie Released
35
Fight Club
Fight Club
139 min
1999 Germany 2358980 8.8 Movie Released
36
Anomalisa
Anomalisa
91 min
2015 United States of America 75967 7.2 Movie Released
37 2009 Austria 78229 7.8 Movie Released R
38
Inland Empire
Inland Empire
180 min
2006 France 63127 6.8 Movie Released R
39
Stalker
Stalker
162 min
1979 Soviet Union 146368 8.1 Movie Released NR
40 1957 Sweden 116226 8.1 Movie Released
41
The Square
The Square
151 min
2017 Denmark 78244 7.1 Movie Released R
42
The Handmaiden
The Handmaiden
145 min
2016 South Korea 176645 8.1 Movie Released
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