Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Drowning by Numbers List
- The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover - Both films explore dark themes through a surreal narrative and strong visual style.
- A Zed & Two Noughts - Similar in style and tone, this film uses a unique narrative structure to explore mortality.
- Naked Lunch - Both are ambiguous and surreal, delving into the human psyche and unsettling themes.
- The Holy Mountain - Surreal storytelling and rich visuals are central to both works.
- Time Bandits - Both feature whimsical storytelling with a dark undercurrent.
- Paris, Texas - Themes of personal isolation and unique visual storytelling connect these films.
- A Room with a View - Similar aesthetic and dark humor in social commentary.
- The Lobster - Darkly comedic and absurd, both explore love and societal expectations in unique ways.
- Dogville - Both films incorporate unconventional storytelling and moral dilemmas.
- Brazil - Both present surreal and dystopian narratives filled with dark humor and absurdity.
- The Science of Sleep - Explores the line between reality and dreams with a whimsical style.
- Blue Velvet - Both films dive into the dark underbelly of seemingly quaint environments.
- The Cook's Wife - Similar themes of betrayal and dark humor in domestic settings.
- The Piano - Unique storytelling with a focus on female characters and haunting visuals.
- The Hunger - Both incorporate themes of mortality and surreal narrative elements.
- Eraserhead - Explores existential dread through a surreal and unsettling narrative.
- The Double - Darkly comedic and explores themes of identity and alienation.
- The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie - Absurdist approach to social norms and expectations mirrors the style of Drowning by Numbers.
- Un Chien Andalou - Both works contain a surreal narrative style that challenges the viewer's understanding.
- Funny Games - Explores dark themes and the nature of violence within a domestic setting.
- Persona - Similar psychological exploration and acute visual storytelling.
- The Seventh Seal - Both films tackle themes of death, existentialism, and human behavior.
- Wild Strawberries - Explores themes of aging and reflection with a contemplative narrative style.
- Orlando - A historical fantasy that questions identity and time, with a unique visual style.
- Fallen Angels - Similar themes of crime and existential dread in a stylized narrative.
- Lost Highway - Incorporates surreal elements into its exploration of identity and memory.
- The Vanishing - Both narratives deal with obsession and psychological tension.
- Petals of Blood - Explores dark social commentary through a unique narrative style.
- Synecdoche, New York - Both engage in intricate storytelling that questions reality and existence.
- The Fall - A visually stunning narrative with themes of imagination and reality intertwined.
- The Wonderful world of the Brothers Grimm - Explores themes of storytelling and reality with fantastical elements.
- Wings of Desire - Themes of observation and desire in a poetic, surreal narrative.
- What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? - Psychological drama that explores dark family relationships and co-dependency.
- Tideland - Dark fantasy elements and exploration of a child's imagination and reality.
- Solaris - Similar philosophical themes exploring human psychology within a surreal framework.
- The Favourite - Dark humor and surreal character dynamics in a historical setting.
- Anomalisa - Explores themes of alienation and human connection through a unique narrative style.
- Harold and Maude - Dark comedy exploring themes of death and unconventional relationships.
- The Mother and the Whore - Explores complex relationships and societal issues in a contemplative manner.
- Inland Empire - Employs a non-linear narrative style and explores identity in a surreal way.
- Dead Man - Poetic storytelling and exploration of existential themes with a unique visual style.
- The Tree of Life - Introspective and philosophical themes intertwined with visually stunning storytelling.
- The Master - Explores complex character dynamics and psychological themes in a layered narrative.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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| 1 | 1989 | France | Crime | 42232 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R | |
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1985 | Netherlands | Comedy | 7676 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 3 |
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1991 | Canada | Drama | 57283 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 4 |
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1973 | Mexico | Adventure | 48769 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 5 |
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1981 | United Kingdom | Adventure | 69636 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 6 |
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1984 | France | Drama | 122196 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 7 |
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1986 | United Kingdom | Drama | 48455 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 8 |
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2015 | France | Drama | 303575 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 9 |
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2003 | Denmark | Crime | 160048 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 |
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1985 | United Kingdom | Drama | 212570 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 11 |
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2006 | France | Comedy | 71066 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 12 |
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1986 | United States of America | Crime | 218432 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 13 |
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1993 | Australia | Drama | 95995 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 14 |
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1983 | United States of America | Drama | 29395 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 15 |
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1977 | United States of America | Fantasy | 129257 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 16 |
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2014 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 53276 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 17 | 1972 | France | Comedy | 47373 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | PG | |
| 18 |
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2008 | Austria | Thriller | 104686 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 19 |
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1966 | Sweden | Drama | 132320 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 20 |
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1957 | Sweden | Drama | 200793 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 21 |
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1957 | Sweden | Drama | 116226 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 22 |
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1992 | France | Biography | 19004 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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1995 | Hong Kong | Comedy | 52236 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 24 |
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1997 | France | Drama | 154812 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 25 |
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1988 | France | Mystery | 46180 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 26 |
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2008 | United States of America | Drama | 99176 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 27 |
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2013 | Ireland | Crime | 121468 | 8.1 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 28 | 1962 | Germany | Adventure | 2192 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | G | |
| 29 |
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1987 | France | Drama | 78212 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 30 |
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1962 | United States of America | Drama | 62795 | 8 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 31 |
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2005 | Canada | Fantasy | 34871 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 32 |
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1972 | Soviet Union | Drama | 99242 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 33 |
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2018 | Ireland | Biography | 239037 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 34 |
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2015 | United States of America | Animation | 75967 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 35 |
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1971 | United States of America | Comedy | 82419 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 36 |
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1973 | France | Drama | 6824 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 37 |
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2006 | France | Thriller | 63127 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 38 |
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1995 | Germany | Adventure | 103900 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 39 |
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2011 | United States of America | Drama | 185148 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 40 |
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2012 | United States of America | Drama | 187728 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
