Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Sawdust and Tinsel List

  • - Explores the struggles of a director facing creative block and existential crisis.
  • The Seventh Seal - A philosophical exploration of life, death, and the meaning of existence.
  • Persona - Delves into identity, relationships, and psychological tension between characters.
  • The Circus - Focuses on the lives of circus performers, similarly to the theater backdrop in Sawdust and Tinsel.
  • Fanny and Alexander - Explores childhood, family dynamics, and the blending of reality with performance.
  • All About Eve - A story of ambition, rivalry, and the world of theater with strong character studies.
  • The Magic Flute - Allows a peek into the world of opera and performance with surreal elements.
  • The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari - Early classic that touches on madness and the nature of performance.
  • Murmur of the Heart - Explores complex familial relationships in a coming-of-age narrative.
  • A Streetcar Named Desire - Features intense character interactions and the themes of desire and desperation.
  • The Last Laugh - A silent film that contrasts performance with societal constraints.
  • The Birdman of Alcatraz - The story of a man's imprisonment and passion, reflecting themes of isolation.
  • The Squares - Filmic exploration of art and performance, focusing on the lives of artists.
  • L'Atalante - A poetic exploration of love and daily life, emphasizing human emotion.
  • The Enchanting Spouse - Tackles the intersections of love, art, and reality within a theatrical framework.
  • The Hunger - Explores themes of desire, mortality, and performance in a surreal context.
  • Lola Montès - Takes a critical look at fame and the theatricality of personal stories.
  • The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie - Surreal examination of social realities and performance of the bourgeoisie.
  • The Phantom of the Opera - Centers on love, obsession, and the allure of theatrical life.
  • The Diving Bell and the Butterfly - Reflects on the beauty of existence and the fragility of life through personal storytelling.
  • Birdman - A dark comedy that explores themes of performance, identity, and existential struggle.
  • The Brothers Bloom - Focuses on con artists and their complex relationships, combining performance with reality.
  • The Lives of Others - Explores the impact of surveillance and human relationships within a highly dramatic frame.
  • Everything Everywhere All at Once - Combines themes of existence and personal struggles with creative storytelling techniques.
  • Carnival of Souls - Explores themes of isolation and surreal experiences, much like existential dramas.
  • A Woman Under the Influence - A raw and emotional look at mental health and relationships, featuring strong performances.
  • My Life as a Dog - Narrative blends reality and surrealism, reflective of childhood and family complexities.
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  • Blue Is the Warmest Color - Intimate exploration of love and relationships, deeply personal and complex.
  • Closely Watched Trains - Combines elements of drama and dark comedy with coming-of-age themes in a historical context.
  • A Clockwork Orange - Explores dark themes of free will, violence and societal performance.
  • Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - Explores memory and relationships through a unique narrative structure.
  • Synecdoche, New York - A complex narrative about identity, art, and existence that parallels the themes in Sawdust and Tinsel.
  • My Dinner with Andre - A conversation-driven film that deeply explores the meaning of life and personal experiences.
  • The Shape of Water - Exploration of connection and belonging with a backdrop of surrealism and performance.
  • Tales of the Unexpected - Anthology series that explores dark twists in human nature and relationships.
  • Her - A unique exploration of love and connection in a heavily mediated world.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
8½

139 min
1963 Italy 126261 8 Movie Released NR
2 1957 Sweden 200793 8.1 Movie Released NR
3
Persona
Persona
83 min
1966 Sweden 132320 8.1 Movie Released
4
The Circus
The Circus
73 min
1928 United States of America 36501 8.1 Movie Released
5 1982 Sweden 67915 8.1 Movie Released R
6
The Magic Flute
The Magic Flute
134 min
1975 Sweden 5324 7.5 Movie Released G
7 1920 Germany 71206 8 Movie Released NR
8 1971 France 10951 7.5 Movie Released
9 1951 United States of America 115160 7.9 Movie Released
10 1924 Germany 15449 8 Movie Released
11
L'Atalante
L'Atalante
89 min
1934 France 17721 7.7 Movie Released
12
The Hunger
The Hunger
96 min
1983 United States of America 29395 6.6 Movie Released R
13
Lola Montès
Lola Montès
116 min
1955 France 6113 7.2 Movie Released
14 1972 France 47373 7.8 Movie Released PG
15 2004 United Kingdom 131590 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
16 2007 France 110742 8 Movie Released PG-13
17 2008 United States of America 52805 6.7 Movie Released PG-13
18 2006 France 413983 8.4 Movie Released R
19 2022 United States of America 546473 7.8 Movie Released
20 1962 United States of America 28342 7 Movie Released NR
21 1974 United States of America 29229 8 Movie Released R
22 1985 Sweden 22727 7.6 Movie Released
23
The 400 Blows
The 400 Blows
99 min
1959 France 129004 8.1 Movie Released NR
24 2013 Belgium 164624 7.7 Movie Released NC-17
25 1966 Czechoslovakia 14002 7.6 Movie Released
26 1971 United Kingdom 888921 8.3 Movie Released
27 2004 United States of America 1090100 8.3 Movie Released R
28 2008 United States of America 99176 7.5 Movie Released R
29 1981 United States of America 26354 7.7 Movie Released PG
30 2017 United States of America 451038 7.3 Movie Released R
31
Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected
25 min
SS 9 EP 112
1979 United Kingdom 2548 7.6 Serie Ended
32
Her
Her
126 min
2013 United States of America 678961 8 Movie Released
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