Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to What Have I Done to Deserve This? List

• Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown - Like 'What Have I Done to Deserve This?', this film delves into the comedic chaos of modern life with a female protagonist facing absurd situations.
• The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie - This film shares a surrealistic and absurd tone, exploring societal norms through dark comedy.
• Volver - Almodóvar's work often features strong female leads and intertwines themes of family and existential chaos.
• Talk to Her - Another Almodóvar film that explores complex relationships and emotional turmoil with dark humor.
• Kika - Features strong thematic elements of absurdity and offbeat characters similar to those in Almodóvar's work.
• Dogtooth - Explores the darkly comedic and absurd aspects of family dynamics and control.
• The Royal Tenenbaums - Similar in its portrayal of an eccentric family dealing with personal issues in a comedic yet poignant way.
• Frances Ha - A quirky take on adulthood, exploring female friendship and the challenges of achieving personal goals.
• The Lobster - Combines absurdist humor with existential themes, challenging societal norms in relationships.
• The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover - A darkly comedic portrayal of love and betrayal in an absurd setting.
• Y Tu Mamá También - Explores themes of sexuality, friendship, and family dynamics, similar in its character-driven storytelling.
• Little Miss Sunshine - A family road-trip film that balances comedy and drama through a dysfunctional family's journey.
• The Square - Investigates societal norms and personal morality through a humorous and satirical lens.
• Mother! - Merges dark comedy with intense psychological drama, exploring themes of creation and destruction.
• The Favourite - Features dark humor and complex female characters navigating power dynamics in a historical context.
• In the Company of Men - A darkly comedic take on corporate life and the absurdity of male relationships.
• Certified Copy - Explores the complexity of relationships in a nuanced and somewhat surreal manner, reminiscent of Almodóvar’s style.
• Amour - Examines existential themes of love and aging with a raw honesty that resonates with the emotional depth of Almodóvar's films.
• Crazy, Stupid, Love. - A humorous examination of love and relationships, showcasing various perspectives in a comedic light.
• A Fantastic Woman - Focuses on a strong female lead dealing with loss, identity, and societal challenges, paralleling themes in Almodóvar's films.
• Birdman - A surreal exploration of identity and the absurdity of fame that intertwines humor with deeper psychological themes.
• The Death of Stalin - Dark political satire that intertwines absurdity with real historical events, similar to Almodóvar's storytelling style.
• Paris, je t'aime - Anthology of short films exploring love and relationships across different narratives, echoing the diverse storytelling of Almodóvar.
• The Dreamers - Exploration of youthful chaos and complex relationships set against an absurd backdrop of 1968 Paris.
• Burn After Reading - A dark comedy about misunderstanding and absurdity in life, showcasing flawed characters similar to those in Almodóvar's work.
• Pans Labyrinth - Combines the fantastical with a dark narrative, exploring themes of adulthood and trauma in an absurd way.
• Palm Springs - Mixes romantic comedy with existential themes, featuring offbeat humor that resonates with Almodóvar's direction.
• Her - Explores themes of love and connection in a unique and somewhat absurd context.
• The Birdcage - A comedic exploration of identity and family dynamics that captures the absurdity of relationships.
• Moonlight - A beautifully crafted film exploring identity, self-discovery, and familial ties with depth and emotion.
• The Last Black Man in San Francisco - A poignant exploration of belonging and identity in a surreal narrative that may resonate with Almodóvar's themes.
• The Shape of Water - Combines absurd elements of fantasy with a story about love and acceptance, rich with emotional depth.
• The Handmaiden - Features complex female characters and a plot filled with twists, exploring themes of love and betrayal.
• The Virgin Suicides - Explores teenage angst and family dynamics through a dreamy, surreal lens reminiscent of Almodóvar's style.
• The Favourite - Explores complex female relationships and power struggles in a darkly comedic tone.
• La La Land - A whimsical take on love and dreams, balancing humor with emotional complexity.
• Inherent Vice - Combines humor with a convoluted plot and quirky characters, reminiscent of absurdist storytelling.
• A Serious Man - An exploration of existential uncertainty filled with dark humor and absurdity in everyday life.
• Wild Tales - An anthology of darkly comedic stories highlighting the absurdity of human behavior.
• Frida - Explores the life of a strong female artist with vibrant visuals and a surreal narrative style.