Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Desperate Living List
- Pink Flamingos - Both films share John Waters' signature style of transgressive humor and an exploration of unconventional characters.
- Female Trouble - Similar to Desperate Living, this film combines absurdity with a focus on female rebels and societal rejection.
- Hairspray - Another John Waters film that blends outrageous characters with a message of acceptance and diversity.
- The Favourite - Features dark humor and a subversive take on female relationships within a lavish setting.
- Heathers - A cult classic that similarly addresses themes of teenage rebellion and social commentary with dark humor.
- To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar - Focuses on outsiders and transgression against societal norms, with a campy tone.
- But I'm a Cheerleader - Both films challenge societal norms around sexuality and gender, using humor and satire.
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show - A cult musical that celebrates sexual freedom and features eccentric characters.
- The Death Becomes Her - Explores themes of beauty and vanity with dark comedy elements, similar to Waters' style.
- Wild at Heart - A unique blend of road movie and romantic comedy with bizarre characters; features a cult status.
- Kinky Boots - Celebrates individualism and defies norms, akin to the characters in Desperate Living.
- The Birdcage - Focuses on familial relationships and acceptance, combining humor with heartfelt moments.
- Little Miss Sunshine - A quirky family road trip that highlights odd characters and dark humor.
- American Beauty - Offers a critical look at suburban life with a blend of darkness and humor.
- Mommie Dearest - Darkly comedic and focuses on dysfunctional relationships, similar in tone to Waters' work.
- Serial Mom - A satire on suburban family life with a murder twist, paralleling Waters' style.
- The Lobster - Both films present absurd social commentary and explore bizarre societal structures.
- Girl, Interrupted - Focuses on nonconformity and mental health in a unique narrative style.
- The Love Witch - Combines retro aesthetic and exploration of femininity with campy storytelling.
- The Handmaiden - Features themes of sexuality, manipulation, and power within a visually stunning narrative.
- Nymphomaniac - Explores sexual themes and unconventional narratives, akin to Waters' work.
- Dogville - Brutal satire that combines dark themes with an unconventional narrative style.
- Fabulous: The Story of Queer Cinema - Documentary that explores queer filmmaking, which resonates with Waters’ themes.
- The Skin I Live In - Dark narrative exploring identity and obsession; similar unsettling tone.
- Eraserhead - Cult classic known for its surrealism and dark themes that echo questioning norms.
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre - A horror film with grotesque characters and a dark, unique perspective on societal norms.
- Funny Games - Horror-satire that challenges viewer expectations through transgressive storytelling.
- The Beguiled - Tension and femininity under societal constraints with an unsettling atmosphere similar to Desperate Living.
- The Royal Tenenbaums - Features quirky characters and dysfunctional family dynamics, often infused with dark humor.
- Cruel Intentions - Explores manipulation and dark themes within a lavish setting, reminiscent of Waters' style.
- The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie - Surrealistic comedy that critiques societal norms in a whimsical, absurd way.
- The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford - Deals with themes of identity and societal perception within a stylized narrative.
- Trainspotting - Explores outcasts and societal rejection with dark humor and a stylized narrative.
- The House of the Devil - A horror film that combines retro aesthetics with dark themes of sacrifice and isolation.
- Happiness - Dark comedy that explores taboo subjects and abnormal family dynamics.
- Tangerine - Utilizes unconventional storytelling to explore themes of identity and social norms.
- The Virgin Suicides - Explores themes of identity, societal pressure, and youth with a haunting narrative style.
- The Master - Delves into unconventional relationships and the search for identity, similar to Desperate Living.
- Sorry to Bother You - A surreal take on race and identity in a corporate world, featuring absurd scenarios.
- The Room - Transgressive storytelling with eccentric characters and a cult following, reminiscent of Waters' work.
- Troll 2 - Known for its campy quality and bizarre characters, appealing to fans of cult cinema.
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1972 | United States of America | Comedy | 28364 | 6 | Movie | Released | |
| 2 |
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1974 | United States of America | Comedy | 10682 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | NC-17 |
| 3 |
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2007 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 139670 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 4 |
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2018 | Ireland | Biography | 239037 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 5 |
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1989 | United States of America | Comedy | 118102 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 6 | 1995 | United States of America | Comedy | 37523 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 | |
| 7 |
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2000 | United States of America | Comedy | 43047 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 8 |
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1975 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 168711 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 9 |
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1990 | United States of America | Crime | 102072 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 10 |
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2005 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 21706 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 11 |
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1996 | United States of America | Comedy | 102552 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 12 |
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2006 | United States of America | Comedy | 523038 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 13 |
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1999 | United States of America | Drama | 1220120 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 14 |
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1981 | United States of America | Biography | 18666 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 15 |
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1994 | United States of America | Comedy | 34374 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 16 |
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2015 | France | Drama | 303575 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 17 |
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1999 | United States of America | Biography | 214930 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 18 |
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2016 | United States of America | Comedy | 20416 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 19 |
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2016 | South Korea | Drama | 176645 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 20 |
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2003 | Denmark | Crime | 160048 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 21 |
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2011 | Spain | Drama | 167909 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 22 |
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1977 | United States of America | Fantasy | 129257 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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1974 | United States of America | Horror | 186805 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 24 |
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2008 | Austria | Thriller | 104686 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 25 |
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2017 | United States of America | Drama | 62993 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 26 |
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2001 | United States of America | Comedy | 315566 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 27 |
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1999 | United States of America | Drama | 207286 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 28 | 1972 | France | Comedy | 47373 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | PG | |
| 29 | 2007 | Canada | Drama | 194193 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R | |
| 30 |
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1996 | United Kingdom | Drama | 732000 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 31 |
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2009 | United States of America | Horror | 52100 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 32 |
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1998 | United States of America | Comedy | 75135 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 33 |
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2015 | United States of America | Comedy | 36358 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 34 |
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2000 | United States of America | Drama | 171441 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 35 |
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2012 | United States of America | Drama | 187728 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 36 |
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2018 | United States of America | Comedy | 89279 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 37 |
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2003 | United States of America | Drama | 95828 | 3.6 | Movie | Released | R |
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1990 | Italy | Comedy | 34961 | 3 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
