Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Inherent Vice List

  • The Big Lebowski - Both films feature quirky characters, a meandering storyline, and a blend of comedy and noir elements.
  • Maltese Falcon - Classic film noir with intricate plots and a detective protagonist navigating complex relationships.
  • Chinatown - A neo-noir film that deals with themes of corruption and conspiracy, with a detective unraveling a complex case.
  • Burn After Reading - Similar dark humor and absurdity, with intertwining stories involving espionage and misinterpretation.
  • A Serious Man - Both films possess a laid-back narrative style and explore existential themes through quirky characters.
  • Taxi Driver - A study on alienation and societal decay, focusing on a troubled protagonist in a morally ambiguous world.
  • Blade Runner - Involves a complex narrative with themes of identity and existentialism, set in a richly detailed world.
  • The Nice Guys - Combines crime, humor, and a buddy-cop relationship, reminiscent of Inherent Vice's tone and style.
  • Under the Silver Lake - Features a protagonist in a convoluted mystery amidst cultural commentary and surreal elements.
  • The Long Goodbye - A private investigator story that mixes humor and melancholy in a unique blend.
  • Layer Cake - Features a convoluted plot with a stylish approach to crime and investigation.
  • No Country for Old Men - Dark themes, tension, and a sense of moral ambiguity, similar to Inherent Vice's unsettling nature.
  • The Master - Explores complex human relationships and psychological themes with rich visuals and character studies.
  • American Beauty - Portrays a darkly comic dissection of suburban life and personal identity, much like Inherent Vice.
  • Synecdoche, New York - Complex narrative with surreal elements and a deep exploration of life and identity.
  • The Killing of a Sacred Deer - Surreal atmosphere, dark humor, and themes of ethics and moral dilemmas
  • The Man Who Wasn't There - Mysterious narrative style and noir-inspired themes involving crime and identity.
  • Fight Club - Explores themes of identity, consumerism, and psychological depth in a stylized narrative.
  • Donnie Darko - Involves complex themes of identity and reality, with a surreal narrative and dark humor.
  • Brazil - Surreal and darkly comedic view of dystopia and bureaucracy, exploring themes of reality and control.
  • Mulholland Drive - Combines a surreal narrative with themes of identity, desire, and Los Angeles culture.
  • The Prestige - Features a complex narrative and explores themes of obsession, deceit, and identity.
  • Ocean's Twelve - Has a stylish and complex narrative with a focus on crime and clever plotting.
  • The Big Short - Features a complicated plot and commentary on societal issues, with a mix of humor and drama.
  • Wild at Heart - Surreal and offbeat road movie with eccentric characters and dark themes, directed by David Lynch.
  • In the Valley of Elah - Explores themes of loss, military ethics, and societal decay with a strong character focus.
  • Looper - A mix of science fiction and crime with a complex narrative structure and surreal elements.
  • Gone Baby Gone - A detective story that deals with moral dilemmas within a complex narrative and deep character portrayal.
  • Inherent Vice - A meta-reflection of the original with similar themes and narrative structure.
  • Midnight Cowboy - Explores themes of alienation in urban life with quirky and complex characters.
  • The Master - A character study with themes of control and identity, featuring rich visuals and complex narratives.
  • Birdy - A deep exploration of friendship and psychological themes with a surreal quality.
  • Requiem for a Dream - Explores personal and societal issues through a surreal and disturbing narrative lens.
  • The Fountain - Explores deep philosophical themes about existence and love through a non-linear narrative.
  • Funny People - Blends comedy with serious themes, exploring complex human relationships with dark humor.
  • Sicario - Focuses on the moral complexities of crime and law enforcement, with a gripping narrative.
  • The Good Girl - A blend of dark comedy and drama that explores life choices and identity within suburban settings.
  • Three Kings - Mixes humor and drama with a focus on complex characters in a politically charged environment.
  • Scorpio One - Like Inherent Vice, it delves into conspiracy and features quirky storytelling.
  • Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - Merges dark comedy and crime with witty dialogue and a complex plot structure.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 1998 United Kingdom 868070 8.1 Movie Released R
2
Chinatown
Chinatown
130 min
1974 United States of America 354079 8.1 Movie Released R
3 2008 United States of America 356762 7 Movie Released R
4
A Serious Man
A Serious Man
106 min
2009 United States of America 151162 7 Movie Released R
5
Taxi Driver
Taxi Driver
114 min
1976 United States of America 934574 8.2 Movie Released R
6
Blade Runner
Blade Runner
118 min
1982 United States of America 830678 8.1 Movie Released R
7
The Nice Guys
The Nice Guys
116 min
2016 United States of America 379745 7.4 Movie Released
8 2018 United States of America 52953 6.5 Movie Released
9 1973 United States of America 38261 7.5 Movie Released
10
Layer Cake
Layer Cake
105 min
2004 United Kingdom 197853 7.3 Movie Released
11 2007 United States of America 1075900 8.2 Movie Released R
12
The Master
The Master
137 min
2012 United States of America 187728 7.1 Movie Released R
13
American Beauty
American Beauty
122 min
1999 United States of America 1220120 8.3 Movie Released R
14 2008 United States of America 99176 7.5 Movie Released R
15 2017 United Kingdom 192767 7 Movie Released R
16 2001 United Kingdom 115759 7.5 Movie Released R
17
Fight Club
Fight Club
139 min
1999 Germany 2358980 8.8 Movie Released
18
Donnie Darko
Donnie Darko
114 min
2001 United States of America 858573 8 Movie Released
19
Brazil
Brazil
143 min
1985 United Kingdom 212570 7.8 Movie Released R
20 2001 France 388083 7.9 Movie Released
21
The Prestige
The Prestige
130 min
2006 United Kingdom 1458860 8.5 Movie Released PG-13
22
Ocean's Twelve
Ocean's Twelve
125 min
2004 United States of America 417560 6.5 Movie Released PG-13
23
The Big Short
The Big Short
131 min
2015 United States of America 492003 7.8 Movie Released R
24
Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart
125 min
1990 United States of America 102072 7.2 Movie Released R
25 2007 United States of America 75399 7.2 Movie Released R
26
Looper
Looper
118 min
2012 United States of America 607391 7.4 Movie Released R
27
Gone Baby Gone
Gone Baby Gone
113 min
2007 United States of America 296214 7.6 Movie Released R
28
Inherent Vice
Inherent Vice
149 min
2014 United States of America 111607 6.6 Movie Released R
29
Midnight Cowboy
Midnight Cowboy
113 min
1969 United States of America 122170 7.8 Movie Released NC-17
30
Birdy
Birdy
120 min
1984 United States of America 25358 7.2 Movie Released
31 2000 United States of America 909017 8.3 Movie Released NR
32
The Fountain
The Fountain
96 min
2006 United States of America 249920 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
33
Funny People
Funny People
146 min
2009 United States of America 124127 6.3 Movie Released
34
Sicario
Sicario
122 min
2015 Mexico 484672 7.7 Movie Released R
35
The Good Girl
The Good Girl
93 min
2002 Netherlands 47748 6.4 Movie Released R
36
Three Kings
Three Kings
114 min
1999 United States of America 181606 7.1 Movie Released R
37
Scorpio One
Scorpio One
92 min
1998 United States of America 415 3.7 Movie Released R
38 2005 United States of America 238886 7.5 Movie Released
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