Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Himizu List

  • The Taste of Tea - Both films explore the complexities of family dynamics and the surreal aspects of everyday life.
  • Norwegian Wood - Focuses on youth, loss, and emotional struggles in a contemplative manner similar to Himizu.
  • Kataude mashin gure - Delves into the emotional landscape of troubled youth in a visually captivating way.
  • Nobody Knows - Features children facing hardships alone, capturing a poignant sense of isolation.
  • I Wish - Explores the hopes and dreams of children navigating difficult family situations.
  • Harmonium - Deals with dark family secrets and emotional turmoil in a quiet, impactful manner.
  • The World of Kanako - Explores the darker sides of relationships and the struggles of family life.
  • A Guru, a Girl and a Guru - Focuses on youth disillusionment and a quest for identity, similar themes as Himizu.
  • Fish Story - Blends multiple narratives, exploring generational connections and struggles.
  • Blue Spring - Depicts the harsh realities of adolescence and the pressure of social relationships.
  • All About My Sisters - Examines familial relationships and personal struggles through an intimate lens.
  • The Cat Returns - Features themes of escape and re-evaluation of life choices through a fantasy lens.
  • The Road to Mandalay - Explores themes of migration and displacement, paralleling personal struggles.
  • Your Name - Explores themes of connection and personal growth intertwined with fantastical elements.
  • Dark Water - Tackles themes of heartbreak, isolation, and the haunting weight of past decisions.
  • Ikiru - A story of finding purpose and meaning in life amidst despair and routine.
  • 15 Years and One Day - Explores familial bonds and the impact of past decisions on present lives.
  • The Wind Rises - Explores dreams, aspirations, and the burdens attached to them similar to Himizu.
  • Tetsuo: The Iron Man - Shares a surreal and gritty take on existence, character struggles, and identity.
  • After Life - Explores themes of death, memory, and the afterlife, examining personal experiences.
  • The Garden of Words - A beautifully animated exploration of loneliness, connection, and emotional maturity.
  • Mother - Deals with familial bonds, the impact of the past, and the quest for redemption.
  • Perfect Blue - Investigates identity and psychological struggle in the face of societal pressures.
  • Outrage - Captures themes of conflict, moral dilemmas, and the human condition.
  • Bicycle Thieves - A poignant look at desperation and familial bonds amidst financial hardships.
  • Perfect Blue - Focuses on the psyche and societal pressures for young women in entertainment.
  • Silent Voice - Examines bullying and personal redemption through the lens of adolescence.
  • Goodbye, Dragon Inn - Explores themes of loneliness and nostalgia much like Himizu's directorial style.
  • Summer Wars - Depicts familial connections and modern-day struggles through a combination of fantasy and reality.
  • Gummo - Explores the harsh realities of life through unconventional storytelling and characters.
  • My Neighbor Totoro - Captures the innocence of childhood and the emotional challenges that accompany it.
  • Wandering Stars - Depicts lost souls seeking connections, mirroring the themes of alienation.
  • Trainspotting - Explores addiction and the struggles of growing up in a turbulent environment.
  • Last Life in the Universe - Focuses on solitude and the search for connection, drenched in melancholic beauty.
  • A Ghost Story - Explores themes of existence and the passage of time through a unique storytelling lens.
  • I Am a Hero - Combines personal struggle with a survival story, delving into emotional trauma.
  • Perfect Blue - Explores identity and psychological themes through a gripping narrative.
  • Angel's Egg - Employs surreal storytelling to explore themes of despair and hope.
  • Mother! - Examines identity crisis, reality, and the human experience in a visceral manner.
  • The Event - Explores psychological conflicts and the day-to-day struggles of youth.
  • Society - Investigates dark themes of family, identity, and societal critiques, similar to Himizu.
  • Wild Strawberries - A contemplative journey through memory, family, and the meaning of life.
  • Requiem for a Dream - Explores the darker aspects of human desires and relationships through a unique narrative style.
  • 20th Century Women - Explores different perspectives on family and growing up in a unique, engaging way.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 2004 Japan 7272 7.6 Movie Released
2
Norwegian Wood
Norwegian Wood
133 min
2010 Japan 12561 6.3 Movie Released
3
Nobody Knows
Nobody Knows
141 min
2004 Japan 31982 8 Movie Released PG-13
4
I Wish
I Wish
127 min
2011 Japan 8027 7.4 Movie Released PG
5
Harmonium
Harmonium
120 min
2016 France 2931 6.9 Movie Released
6 2014 Japan 5991 6.5 Movie Released
7
Fish Story
Fish Story
112 min
2009 Japan 3456 7.5 Movie Released
8
Blue Spring
Blue Spring
83 min
2001 Japan 4472 7.1 Movie Released
9 2021 United States of America 29 6.8 Movie Released
10 2002 Japan 65806 7.1 Movie Released G
11 2016 France 755 6.9 Movie Released
12
Dark Water
Dark Water
105 min
2005 United States of America 65773 5.6 Movie Released PG-13
13
Ikiru
Ikiru
143 min
1952 Japan 89104 8.3 Movie Released
14 2013 Spain 1389 5.7 Movie Released
15
The Wind Rises
The Wind Rises
126 min
2013 Japan 100848 7.8 Movie Released
16 1989 Japan 26329 6.9 Movie Released
17
After Life
After Life
30 min
SS 3 EP 18
2019 United Kingdom 155431 8.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
18 2013 Japan 53768 7.4 Movie Released PG-13
19
Mother
Mother
129 min
2009 South Korea 72873 7.7 Movie Released
20
Perfect Blue
Perfect Blue
82 min
1998 Japan 98944 8 Movie Released R
21
Outrage
Outrage
109 min
2010 France 14793 6.8 Movie Released R
22 1948 Italy 177123 8.3 Movie Released
23
Silent Voice
Silent Voice
120 min
2009 France 322 6.6 Movie Released
24 2003 Taiwan 6351 7.1 Movie Released
25
Summer Wars
Summer Wars
114 min
2009 Japan 32050 7.4 Movie Released PG
26
Gummo
Gummo
89 min
1997 United States of America 38754 6.6 Movie Released
27 1988 Japan 387497 8.1 Movie Released
28 2019 France 399 7.1 Movie Released
29
Trainspotting
Trainspotting
94 min
1996 United Kingdom 732000 8.1 Movie Released R
30 2003 Thailand 11611 7.5 Movie Released
31
A Ghost Story
A Ghost Story
93 min
2017 United States of America 80905 6.8 Movie Released
32
I Am a Hero
I Am a Hero
126 min
2016 Japan 7914 6.7 Movie Released R
33
Angel's Egg
Angel's Egg
114 min
2006 Japan 174 6.1 Movie Released
34
mother!
mother!
121 min
2017 United States of America 252629 6.6 Movie Released R
35
The Event
The Event
60 min
SS 1 EP 22
2010 United States of America 26647 7 Serie Canceled TV-14
36
Society
Society
100 min
1989 United States of America 22316 6.5 Movie Released R
37 1957 Sweden 116226 8.1 Movie Released
38 2000 United States of America 909017 8.3 Movie Released NR
39 2016 United States of America 49967 7.3 Movie Released R
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