Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to My Joy List

  • The Road - Both explore the bleakness of human existence and survival in a harsh environment.
  • Requiem for a Dream - Both films delve into the darker aspects of life and the struggles of their characters.
  • Winter's Bone - Focuses on the struggles of individuals in harsh conditions, similar to the protagonist in My Joy.
  • The Grapes of Wrath - Both depict the struggles of people facing societal issues and personal hardships.
  • The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Explores dark themes of crime and personal struggles, akin to My Joy.
  • The Hunt - Deals with social isolation and the consequences of societal judgment.
  • No Country for Old Men - Both feature nihilistic themes and the impact of violence on individuals.
  • A Clockwork Orange - Explores themes of violence and societal collapse, similar to the bleakness of My Joy.
  • Atonement - Examines the consequences of actions on individuals and their relationships.
  • The Wire - Both portray the gritty realities of life, focusing on complex characters and societal issues.
  • Breaking Bad - Explores moral decay and the impact of choices on individuals and families.
  • Trainspotting - Highlights the struggles of addiction and despair in a gritty urban setting.
  • Blue Velvet - Both films investigate the seedy underbelly of society and the darkness of human nature.
  • Drive - Features a darker narrative with strong themes of violence and loneliness.
  • Slow West - Explores the themes of survival and moral choices in a bleak landscape.
  • The Killing - Both emphasize the intricate narrative and darker themes involving crime and loss.
  • The Machinist - Delves into psychological struggle and the impact of trauma on the psyche.
  • Oldboy - Both films feature unsettling themes and a quest for understanding one's own suffering.
  • Fish Tank - Explores a troubled young woman's life and her attempts for a better future.
  • Mystic River - Investigates trauma and the consequences of past actions on relationships.
  • The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford - Both explore themes of obsession and the impact of choices on individuals.
  • The Road Within - Focuses on personal struggles and the journey to find acceptance and understanding.
  • Memento - Examines the complexity of memory and identity, paralleling existential questions in My Joy.
  • Lady Bird - Explores personal struggles with identity and family relationships in a poignant way.
  • American History X - Deals with themes of racism and violence and personal redemption.
  • The Lovely Bones - Explores themes of loss and the impact of violence on a community.
  • The Lighthouse - Both create an atmosphere of isolation and a descent into psychological turmoil.
  • Dead Poets Society - Explores themes of individuality and the challenges of societal expectations.
  • Her - Focuses on isolation and the complex nature of human connections in modern life.
  • A Separation - Deals with moral and ethical dilemmas within a family, reflecting on societal issues.
  • Battle Royale - Explores the consequences of societal collapse and human nature under extreme pressure.
  • Children of Men - Depicts a dystopian world and the struggle for hope and survival against overwhelming odds.
  • Gomorrah - Both explore the harsh realities of life within a crime-ridden society.
  • City of God - Examines the impact of violence and crime on individuals and communities in a gritty narrative.
  • The Fall - Features dark storytelling with profound explorations of pain and trauma.
  • The Celebration - Explores family trauma and dark secrets revealed during a reunion.
  • Boys Don't Cry - Deals with themes of identity and societal misunderstanding in a tragic context.
  • The Babadook - Explores grief and psychological struggles in a somber, haunting narrative.
  • Waltz with Bashir - A personal exploration of trauma and memory in the wake of war.
  • The Virgin Suicides - Focuses on themes of isolation and the struggles of adolescence in a suburban setting.
  • A Ghost Story - Explores time and existence with a melancholic tone, similar to the mood in My Joy.
  • The Skin I Live In - Explores themes of identity, trauma, and psychological depth.
  • The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Deals with themes of trauma, friendship, and the struggles of coming-of-age.

Last updated: 2024-10-02 11:16:04

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
The Road
The Road
111 min
2009 United States of America 256876 7.2 Movie Released
2 2000 United States of America 909017 8.3 Movie Released NR
3
Winter's Bone
Winter's Bone
101 min
2010 Netherlands 151488 7.1 Movie Released
4 1940 United States of America 100940 8.1 Movie Released NR
5 2011 Sweden 499932 7.8 Movie Released R
6
The Hunt
The Hunt
116 min
2012 Belgium 369804 8.3 Movie Released
7 2007 United States of America 1075900 8.2 Movie Released R
8 1971 United Kingdom 888921 8.3 Movie Released
9
Atonement
Atonement
123 min
2007 France 302794 7.8 Movie Released R
10
The Wire
The Wire
60 min
SS 5 EP 60
2002 United States of America 384058 9.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
11
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad
56 min
SS 5 EP 62
2008 United States of America 2187130 9.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
12
Trainspotting
Trainspotting
94 min
1996 United Kingdom 732000 8.1 Movie Released R
13
Blue Velvet
Blue Velvet
120 min
1986 United States of America 218432 7.7 Movie Released R
14
Drive
Drive
100 min
2011 United States of America 713257 7.8 Movie Released R
15
Slow West
Slow West
84 min
2015 New Zealand 48287 6.9 Movie Released
16
The Killing
The Killing
60 min
SS 4 EP 44
2011 United States of America 125250 8.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
17
The Machinist
The Machinist
101 min
2004 Belgium 419247 7.6 Movie Released
18
Oldboy
Oldboy
120 min
2003 South Korea 645833 8.3 Movie Released R
19
Fish Tank
Fish Tank
123 min
2009 Netherlands 65470 7.3 Movie Released NR
20
Mystic River
Mystic River
138 min
2003 United States of America 490292 7.9 Movie Released
21 2007 Canada 194193 7.5 Movie Released R
22
The Road Within
The Road Within
100 min
2014 United States of America 16401 7 Movie Released R
23
Memento
Memento
113 min
2000 United States of America 1336770 8.4 Movie Released
24
Lady Bird
Lady Bird
94 min
2017 United States of America 336638 7.4 Movie Released
25 1998 United States of America 1197920 8.5 Movie Released R
26 2009 United Kingdom 181322 6.6 Movie Released PG-13
27
The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse
109 min
2019 Brazil 260924 7.4 Movie Released R
28 1989 United States of America 556046 8.1 Movie Released
29
Her
Her
126 min
2013 United States of America 678961 8 Movie Released
30
A Separation
A Separation
123 min
2011 Australia 260952 8.3 Movie Released PG-13
31
Battle Royale
Battle Royale
113 min
2000 Japan 196009 7.5 Movie Released NR
32
Children of Men
Children of Men
109 min
2006 United Kingdom 534417 7.9 Movie Released
33
Gomorrah
Gomorrah
48 min
SS 5 EP 58
2014 Italy 45086 8.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
34
City of God
City of God
130 min
2002 Brazil 809417 8.6 Movie Released
35
The Fall
The Fall
57 min
SS 3 EP 17
2013 Ireland 121468 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
36
The Celebration
The Celebration
105 min
1998 Denmark 94758 8 Movie Released
37
Boys Don't Cry
Boys Don't Cry
118 min
1999 United States of America 104107 7.5 Movie Released R
38
The Babadook
The Babadook
94 min
2014 Australia 250858 6.8 Movie Released R
39 2008 Australia 60782 8 Movie Released R
40 2000 United States of America 171441 7.2 Movie Released
41
A Ghost Story
A Ghost Story
93 min
2017 United States of America 80905 6.8 Movie Released
42 2011 Spain 167909 7.6 Movie Released
43 2012 United States of America 553835 7.9 Movie Released
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