Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to What Have I Done to Deserve This? List
- Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown - Like 'What Have I Done to Deserve This?', this film delves into the comedic chaos of modern life with a female protagonist facing absurd situations.
- The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie - This film shares a surrealistic and absurd tone, exploring societal norms through dark comedy.
- Volver - Almodóvar's work often features strong female leads and intertwines themes of family and existential chaos.
- Talk to Her - Another Almodóvar film that explores complex relationships and emotional turmoil with dark humor.
- Kika - Features strong thematic elements of absurdity and offbeat characters similar to those in Almodóvar's work.
- Dogtooth - Explores the darkly comedic and absurd aspects of family dynamics and control.
- The Royal Tenenbaums - Similar in its portrayal of an eccentric family dealing with personal issues in a comedic yet poignant way.
- Frances Ha - A quirky take on adulthood, exploring female friendship and the challenges of achieving personal goals.
- The Lobster - Combines absurdist humor with existential themes, challenging societal norms in relationships.
- The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover - A darkly comedic portrayal of love and betrayal in an absurd setting.
- Y Tu Mamá También - Explores themes of sexuality, friendship, and family dynamics, similar in its character-driven storytelling.
- Little Miss Sunshine - A family road-trip film that balances comedy and drama through a dysfunctional family's journey.
- The Square - Investigates societal norms and personal morality through a humorous and satirical lens.
- Mother! - Merges dark comedy with intense psychological drama, exploring themes of creation and destruction.
- The Favourite - Features dark humor and complex female characters navigating power dynamics in a historical context.
- In the Company of Men - A darkly comedic take on corporate life and the absurdity of male relationships.
- Certified Copy - Explores the complexity of relationships in a nuanced and somewhat surreal manner, reminiscent of Almodóvar’s style.
- Amour - Examines existential themes of love and aging with a raw honesty that resonates with the emotional depth of Almodóvar's films.
- Crazy, Stupid, Love. - A humorous examination of love and relationships, showcasing various perspectives in a comedic light.
- A Fantastic Woman - Focuses on a strong female lead dealing with loss, identity, and societal challenges, paralleling themes in Almodóvar's films.
- Birdman - A surreal exploration of identity and the absurdity of fame that intertwines humor with deeper psychological themes.
- The Death of Stalin - Dark political satire that intertwines absurdity with real historical events, similar to Almodóvar's storytelling style.
- Paris, je t'aime - Anthology of short films exploring love and relationships across different narratives, echoing the diverse storytelling of Almodóvar.
- The Dreamers - Exploration of youthful chaos and complex relationships set against an absurd backdrop of 1968 Paris.
- Burn After Reading - A dark comedy about misunderstanding and absurdity in life, showcasing flawed characters similar to those in Almodóvar's work.
- Pans Labyrinth - Combines the fantastical with a dark narrative, exploring themes of adulthood and trauma in an absurd way.
- Palm Springs - Mixes romantic comedy with existential themes, featuring offbeat humor that resonates with Almodóvar's direction.
- Her - Explores themes of love and connection in a unique and somewhat absurd context.
- The Birdcage - A comedic exploration of identity and family dynamics that captures the absurdity of relationships.
- Moonlight - A beautifully crafted film exploring identity, self-discovery, and familial ties with depth and emotion.
- The Last Black Man in San Francisco - A poignant exploration of belonging and identity in a surreal narrative that may resonate with Almodóvar's themes.
- The Shape of Water - Combines absurd elements of fantasy with a story about love and acceptance, rich with emotional depth.
- The Handmaiden - Features complex female characters and a plot filled with twists, exploring themes of love and betrayal.
- The Virgin Suicides - Explores teenage angst and family dynamics through a dreamy, surreal lens reminiscent of Almodóvar's style.
- The Favourite - Explores complex female relationships and power struggles in a darkly comedic tone.
- La La Land - A whimsical take on love and dreams, balancing humor with emotional complexity.
- Inherent Vice - Combines humor with a convoluted plot and quirky characters, reminiscent of absurdist storytelling.
- A Serious Man - An exploration of existential uncertainty filled with dark humor and absurdity in everyday life.
- Wild Tales - An anthology of darkly comedic stories highlighting the absurdity of human behavior.
- Frida - Explores the life of a strong female artist with vibrant visuals and a surreal narrative style.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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| 1 | 1988 | Spain | Comedy | 47042 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | ||
| 2 | 1972 | France | Comedy | 47373 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | PG | |
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2006 | Spain | Comedy | 108103 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
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2002 | Spain | Drama | 118128 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
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1993 | Spain | Comedy | 15187 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | NR |
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2009 | Greece | Drama | 112734 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
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2001 | United States of America | Comedy | 315566 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | R |
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2013 | Brazil | Comedy | 95467 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
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2015 | France | Drama | 303575 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 | 1989 | France | Crime | 42232 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R | |
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2001 | Mexico | Drama | 129794 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
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2006 | United States of America | Comedy | 523038 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
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2017 | Denmark | Comedy | 78244 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
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2017 | United States of America | Drama | 252629 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
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2018 | Ireland | Biography | 239037 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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1997 | Canada | Comedy | 14389 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
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2010 | Belgium | Drama | 27215 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
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2012 | Austria | Drama | 106421 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
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2011 | United States of America | Comedy | 572199 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2017 | Chile | Drama | 27500 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
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2017 | Belgium | Comedy | 115341 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
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2003 | Belgium | Drama | 133402 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | NC-17 |
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2008 | United States of America | Comedy | 356762 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
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2020 | United States of America | Comedy | 187160 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
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2013 | United States of America | Drama | 678961 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
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1996 | United States of America | Comedy | 102552 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
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2016 | United States of America | Drama | 334820 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 28 | 2019 | United States of America | Drama | 22135 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | ||
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2017 | United States of America | Drama | 451038 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
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2016 | South Korea | Drama | 176645 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
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2000 | United States of America | Drama | 171441 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
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2016 | Hong Kong | Comedy | 684970 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2014 | United States of America | Comedy | 111607 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
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2009 | United States of America | Comedy | 151162 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
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2014 | Argentina | Comedy | 219271 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
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2002 | Canada | Biography | 96034 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
