Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Crumb List

• American Splendor - Both explore the life of unconventional artists and their unique perspectives.
• Exit Through the Gift Shop - Similar documentary style, focusing on the life of an artist and their impact.
• The Artist - A film about artistic struggle and the evolution of art forms.
• Finding Vivian Maier - Both films delve into the lives of lesser-known artists and their hidden talents.
• The Wrestler - Explores the life of an artist in the wrestling industry, dealing with personal and professional challenges.
• Art School Confidential - Satirical look at the world of art and aspiring artists.
• Kusama: Infinity - Focuses on a groundbreaking yet underappreciated artist's journey.
• The Lighthouse - Explores themes of madness and artistry similar to Crumb's introspection.
• The Queen of Versailles - Documentary style focusing on the complexities of ambition and wealth.
• Bill Cunningham New York - Documentary focusing on the life of a unique artist in a metropolitan setting.
• Nine or None - Explores alternative artistic lives with a bit of surrealism.
• The Work of Director Michel Gondry - Exploration of unconventional creative processes and artistic vision.
• Side by Side - Documentary discussing the changing landscape of film-making and artistry.
• Jodorowsky's Dune - Follows an artist with a unique vision and his challenges in bringing it to life.
• Beautiful Losers - Cultural commentary on a group of unconventional artists and their journeys.
• The Devil and Daniel Johnston - Explores the life of an artist struggling with mental health and creative expression.
• I Am Trying to Break Your Heart - Documentary about an indie band's struggles, paralleling the creative process.
• In the Realms of the Unreal - Focuses on an outsider artist, similar to Crumb’s exploration of unique art forms.
• The Gristle - Underground documentary style focusing on marginalized artists.
• The Act of Killing - A unique approach to documentary film-making that explores artists' perceptions of reality.
• Super Size Me - Explores personal choice and societal issues through a documentary lens.
• The Great Contemporary Art Bubble - Critiques the art world and mirrors themes of commercialization from Crumb.
• Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father - Documentary with a deeply personal narrative style similar to Crumb’s portrayal of life.
• Rubble Kings - Highlights a distinct subculture through artistic expression and historical context.
• Crowd Control - An examination of social issues from an artistic viewpoint, akin to Crumb's critique.
• Crazy Ex-Girlfriend - Explores personal struggles with creativity in a humorous format.
• Bob and the Monster - Tells the story of an artist battling personal demons, resonating with Crumb's themes.
• The Last Waltz - Highlights the lives of musicians and artists through a documentary lens.
• Rock School - Demonstrates the challenges and rewards of creative teaching and artistic expression.
• SFW - Explores the underground art scene and challenges conventional narratives.
• Exit Music: The Hired Gun - Examines the lives of behind-the-scenes artists and their struggles in the industry.
• The Last Five Years - Musical narrative that dives into personal relationships and artistic expression.
• Finding Forrester - Follows the relationship between an artist and a young aspiring writer.
• Dancer in the Dark - Explores the emotional and artistic life of a female lead, resonating with similar themes.
• The Hustler - Focuses on the world of competitive artistry and personal struggles.
• The Disaster Artist - A comedic look at artistic ambition and the challenges associated with it.
• Ghost World - Depicts the lives of unconventional characters dealing with themes of artistry and individuality.