Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to My Best Fiend List

• Fitzcarraldo - Explores obsessive dreams and the lengths people go to achieve them.
• Burden of Dreams - Documentary about the making of Fitzcarraldo, capturing the same chaotic spirit.
• Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe - A humorous documentary featuring Herzog, showcasing his philosophy and friendships.
• Grizzly Man - A documentary reflecting on the passion and obsession of its subject, Timothy Treadwell.
• Heart of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse - Captures the challenges and madness behind making a film similar to My Best Fiend.
• Aguirre, the Wrath of God - Explores obsession and madness in a historical context, directed by Herzog.
• The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser - A Herzog film that delves into the nature of humanity and isolation.
• Cave of Forgotten Dreams - Herzog's documentary style explores human creativity and the past in a profound way.
• The Bad Lieutenant - Characters that showcase self-destructive behavior and obsession.
• Scenes from a Marriage - Examination of complex relationships, similar to Herzog and Kinski's tumultuous collaboration.
• Wings of Desire - Exploration of human experience and relationships through a poetic style.
• The Last Emperor - A story of obsession and cultural exploration, emphasizing personal journeys.
• The Great Ecstasy of Robert Carmichael - Complex characters and themes of obsession and pursuit of art.
• The Act of Killing - A unique documentary that showcases the absurdity of violent pasts similar to Herzog's style.
• Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans - Explores themes of addiction and moral ambiguity similar to the documentary's tone.
• The Devil and Daniel Johnston - A portrayal of an artist's struggle with mental health and obsession.
• A Clockwork Orange - Explores themes of obsession and control over one’s destiny.
• Persona - Intense exploration of identity and psychological complexities.
• Brazil - A surreal take on dystopia and individual obsession in a totalitarian world.
• The Master - Features complex relationships and the themes of obsession and control.
• Ed Wood - A biopic about a cult filmmaker with an obsessive passion for art.
• The Diving Bell and the Butterfly - Explores obsession in a profound and poetic relationship with life.
• Being John Malkovich - Explores identity obsession and the absurdity of human desires.
• Monsoon Wedding - Intersection of complex relationships with humorous and dramatic elements.
• The Holy Mountain - A surreal exploration of spirituality and obsession in film.
• Into the Abyss - The documentary reflects on obsession and consequences of violent actions.
• Look Who's Talking - Exploring personal relationships with a humorous touch.
• The Graduate - Exploration of complex relationships in a humorous yet dramatic way.
• Synecdoche, New York - A unique look at life, art, and the obsession of recreating one's life.
• The Luminaries - Explores obsession and connections that transcend time.
• Mother! - An examination of obsession and destruction in relationships.
• I've Heard the Mermaids Singing - Exploration of passion and personal aspirations in a light-hearted manner.
• The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - About exploring dreams and reality merged with personal journeys.
• Dead Man - Surreal journey of self-discovery with themes of obsession.
• Solaris - Exploration of the human psyche and deeper emotional connections.
• Tyrannosaur - Intense emotional journey through dark themes of obsession and transformation.
• Waltz with Bashir - Animated documentary exploring memory and obsession in the context of war.
• Requiem for a Dream - Intense exploration of obsession and desire and its consequences.
• Frances - A portrayal of an artist's struggle with personal demons and obsession.