Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Withnail & I List

• Trainspotting - Both films focus on young adults navigating a bleak lifestyle filled with dark humor and substance abuse.
• The Big Lebowski - A cult classic featuring eccentric characters and a mix of comedy with deeper themes.
• A Cock and Bull Story - Meta and absurdist comedy about storytelling, similar in its offbeat humor.
• Withnail & I - A classic British film known for its sharp wit and portrayal of friendship under duress.
• The Royal Tenenbaums - Features quirky characters and dysfunctional relationships, with a unique comedic style.
• Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels - British black comedy with quirky characters and a dark sense of humor.
• In the Loop - Political satire with sharp dialogue that examines flawed characters and absurd situations.
• Dead Man's Shoes - A dark and gritty drama with themes of revenge and brotherhood, portrayed with a stark realism.
• Filth - An outrageous dark comedy that showcases a flawed protagonist in a bleak urban environment.
• A Serious Man - Darkly comical tale of a man's struggles, imbued with existential angst and absurdity.
• The Death of Stalin - A political satire that highlights absurdity in leadership and friendship amidst chaos.
• Shaun of the Dead - Combines comedy and horror while exploring friendship in a ridiculous setting.
• Sightseers - A dark comedy about a couple whose road trip takes a sinister turn.
• Killing of a Sacred Deer - A psychological thriller that explores moral dilemmas with dark humor and absurdity.
• Lost in La Mancha - A documentary about the failed production of a film, showcasing the absurdity of ambition.
• The Lobster - A surreal, darkly comic exploration of love and relationships in a bizarre society.
• Pulp Fiction - A cult classic interweaving multiple stories with eccentric characters and dark humor.
• Four Lions - A satirical comedy that centers on a group of incompetent terrorists, filled with absurd humor.
• In Bruges - A dark comedy-drama that explores themes of guilt and redemption with humor.
• Wristcutters: A Love Story - A darkly comedic road movie set in a purgatorial afterlife, exploring love and despair.
• The IT Crowd - A comedy series about socially awkward individuals in tech, filled with absurd situations.
• Better Off Ted - A satirical workplace comedy with quirky characters and absurd corporate culture.
• Spaced - A British sitcom blending surreal humor with social commentary on young adult life.
• Noel - A dramedy that focuses on relationships, loss, and the absurdities of life.
• The Office (UK) - A mockumentary-style series that explores mundane life with biting humor.
• The Commitments - A film about a group of young musicians, filled with humor and the struggle for success.
• Anomalisa - An animated film with a focus on existential themes and the mundane aspects of life.
• The World's End - Combines comedy with a science fiction twist, showcasing friendships and absurd journeys.
• American Psycho - A darkly comedic take on consumerism and identity with a psychopathic protagonist.
• The Brothers Bloom - A whimsical caper film featuring colorful characters and unexpected twists.
• The Last Resort - Explores themes of displacement and friendship through a unique lens with dark humor.
• Emotional Arithmetic - A drama centered around complex relationships and the emotional scars from the past.
• Joy Division - A film about the complexities of friendship, creativity, and the darker sides of life.
• Superbad - A high school comedy that portrays friendship, humor, and the absurdity of teenage life.
• Greetings from Tim Buckley - Focuses on a musician's life with intimate exploration of relationships and creativity.
• A Very Murray Christmas - A musical comedy with absurdity and themes of connection, featuring Bill Murray's unique charm.
• Death at a Funeral - Features absurdity in mundane family situations, with dark comedic elements.
• The Wrong Man - A unique blend of psychological drama and dark humor surrounding mistaken identity.
• The Square - Explores the absurdities of modern life and societal expectations with dark humor.