Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Salinger List
- The Catcher Was a Spy - This film explores the life of a complex literary figure, reflecting themes of identity and personal struggle similar to Salinger's story.
- Dead Poets Society - Focuses on the impact of literature on youth and the pressures of societal expectations, reminiscent of Salinger's themes.
- A River Runs Through It - Examines the relationships within a family and the influence of art and nature, mirroring Salinger's introspections.
- Little Women - Centers around sisterhood and personal growth, often reflecting on societal norms, akin to Salinger's narratives.
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower - A coming-of-age story rich with themes of loneliness and self-discovery that align with Salinger's work.
- Franny and Zooey - Based on Salinger's own stories, it delves into themes of spirituality and family dynamics.
- The Great Gatsby - Similar themes of illusion, identity, and the American Dream, reminiscent of Salinger’s critiques of society.
- To Kill a Mockingbird - Explores moral growth and the complexities of human nature, similar to the ethical questions in Salinger’s writings.
- Rebel Without a Cause - Deals with youth angst and rebellion, echoing the feelings of alienation found in Salinger's characters.
- The Hours - Weaves together stories of women struggling with their identities, akin to Salinger's thematic concerns.
- Catcher in the Rye (The Movie) - A direct adaptation of Salinger's most famous work, encapsulating similar themes of alienation.
- Boyhood - Chronicles the passage of time and the quest for identity, resonating with Salinger’s exploration of youth.
- The Breakfast Club - Focuses on the complexities of teenage life and identity, similar to Salinger's characters.
- Inside Llewyn Davis - Examines the struggles of an artist, mirroring Salinger’s focus on creativity and personal strife.
- My Friend Dahmer - Explores the isolation of adolescence, paralleling the themes of loneliness found in Salinger’s works.
- The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - A journey of self-discovery with literary undertones, reflecting Salinger’s themes of searching for meaning.
- Garden State - Explores themes of searching for identity amidst personal trauma, similar to Salinger’s narratives.
- The Graduate - Focuses on disillusionment and existential crises, akin to the themes often explored by Salinger.
- The Outsiders - Delves into teenage angst and class struggles, mirroring Salinger’s portrayal of youth.
- Monster - Explores societal rejection and the quest for acceptance, paralleling Salinger’s character struggles.
- The Virgin Suicides - A poignant exploration of youth and isolation, resonating with Salinger’s thematic concerns.
- An Education - Focuses on the complexities of coming-of-age and self-discovery, akin to Salinger’s narratives.
- Her - Explores love and isolation in a modern context, reflecting Salinger’s timeless themes of connection.
- Awakenings - Examine the intricacies of human experience and connection, echoing Salinger's depth of character study.
- One Hour Photo - Examines obsession and loneliness within the context of modern life, similar to Salinger’s character nuances.
- Choke - A darkly comedic exploration of identity and dysfunction, reflecting themes found in Salinger’s works.
- The Bell Jar - Explores themes of mental health and identity crises, reminiscent of Salinger’s critique of societal pressures.
- The Art of Getting By - A coming-of-age story filled with angst and introspection, reflecting Salinger’s narrative style.
- Skinny Love - Explores complex relationships and the search for meaning, echoing Salinger’s thematic concerns.
- Catch Me If You Can - Deals with themes of identity and deception, resonating with Salinger’s exploration of self.
- Everything Is Illuminated - A blend of humor and poignancy in exploring one's past, similar to the tone in Salinger's works.
- The Road - A tale of survival and the bond between father and son, echoing themes of isolation and identity.
- Wild - Explores personal journey and redemption, aligning with Salinger’s focus on self-discovery.
- Call Me by Your Name - A poignant exploration of first love and identity, reflecting the emotional depth found in Salinger’s narratives.
- The Edge of Seventeen - Deals with the trials of adolescence and self-acceptance, resonating with Salinger’s themes of youth.
- Lady Bird - Explores family dynamics and the quest for identity, mirroring the essence of Salinger’s character studies.
- The Road Within - Explores mental health and friendship, echoing Salinger’s focus on deep emotional connections.
- The Spectacular Now - Focuses on youth and relationships, resonating with the coming-of-age themes in Salinger’s works.
- A Ghost Story - Explores loss and existence, reflecting philosophical themes found in Salinger’s writing.
- The Road to Perdition - Examines father-son relationships against a backdrop of loss and change, akin to Salinger's themes.
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2018 | United States of America | Biography | 12305 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | |
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1989 | United States of America | Comedy | 556046 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
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1992 | United States of America | Drama | 66174 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
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2019 | United States of America | Drama | 251429 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | PG |
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2012 | United States of America | Drama | 553835 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
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2013 | United States of America | Drama | 603835 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
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1962 | United States of America | Crime | 335560 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 8 |
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1955 | United States of America | Drama | 98775 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 9 |
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2002 | United Kingdom | Drama | 140802 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 10 |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 369349 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 11 |
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1985 | United States of America | Comedy | 442607 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 12 |
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2013 | France | Drama | 164727 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 13 |
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2017 | United States of America | Biography | 23955 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
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2013 | United Kingdom | Adventure | 344677 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 15 |
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2004 | United States of America | Comedy | 224058 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 16 |
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1967 | United States of America | Comedy | 290621 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 17 |
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1983 | France | Crime | 99630 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 18 |
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2003 | United States of America | Crime | 163673 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 19 |
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2000 | United States of America | Drama | 171441 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 20 |
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2009 | United Kingdom | Drama | 138581 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 21 |
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2013 | United States of America | Drama | 678961 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 22 |
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1990 | United States of America | Biography | 160722 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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2002 | United States of America | Drama | 132867 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 24 |
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2008 | United States of America | Comedy | 33757 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 25 |
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1979 | Biography | 305 | 5.2 | Movie | Released | R | |
| 26 |
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2011 | United States of America | Drama | 61040 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 27 |
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2024 | Iceland | Comedy | 61 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 28 |
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2002 | United States of America | Biography | 1112960 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 29 |
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2005 | United States of America | Comedy | 60071 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 30 |
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2009 | United States of America | Adventure | 256876 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
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2014 | United States of America | Adventure | 140337 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 32 |
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2017 | Brazil | Drama | 322880 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 33 |
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2016 | United States of America | Comedy | 142397 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 34 |
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2017 | United States of America | Comedy | 336638 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 35 |
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2014 | United States of America | Adventure | 16401 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 36 |
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2013 | United States of America | Drama | 162366 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
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2017 | United States of America | Drama | 80905 | 6.8 | Movie | Released |