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.