Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Polyester List
- Pink Flamingos - Like Polyester, it's a John Waters film that explores outrageous behaviors and subcultures.
- Hairspray - Another John Waters classic that combines humor with social commentary.
- Cry-Baby - A John Waters film that parodies teen musicals and explores outsider culture.
- Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! - A camp classic with strong female characters, blending exploitation with cult themes.
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show - A cult classic that combines musical elements with campy horror and transgressive themes.
- She's All That - A teen romantic comedy that shows transformation and social cliques, similar to the themes of Polyester.
- Mean Girls - Explores high school social dynamics and has a satirical edge similar to Polyester.
- To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar - A road film featuring drag queens, focusing on acceptance and self-expression.
- Death Becomes Her - A darkly comedic exploration of vanity and eternal youth with campy elements.
- The Birdcage - Features LGBTQ themes and humor, with a focus on family and acceptance.
- American Beauty - Offers a satirical take on suburbia, touching on themes of desire and sexuality.
- The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - A road movie celebrating drag culture and LGBTQ themes with a comedic tone.
- Clueless - A satirical take on teenage life in Beverly Hills, blending humor with social observations.
- Legally Blonde - Features themes of female empowerment and social stereotypes, in a comedic format.
- Mulholland Drive - A surreal film about Hollywood with a dark edge, exploring dreams and identity.
- Pecker - Another John Waters film about an aspiring photographer capturing the quirks of life.
- Little Shop of Horrors - A dark musical comedy that incorporates horror and camp, reminiscent of Polyester's style.
- Kinky Boots - Focuses on acceptance and self-expression through a comedic and musical journey.
- The Death of Dick Long - Mixes dark humor with absurdity as it explores friendship and moral dilemmas.
- The Royal Tenenbaums - A quirky family drama with an offbeat narrative style and eccentric characters.
- The Lobster - A surreal, dark comedy about societal expectations surrounding love and relationships.
- Swiss Army Man - A surreal, darkly comedic exploration of friendship and existential themes.
- Trainwreck - A romantic comedy that challenges gender norms and expectations in relationships.
- Pretty in Pink - Explores teenage social issues, romantic dilemmas, and class divides.
- Boys Don't Cry - A poignant exploration of gender identity and societal expectations, with a dramatic edge.
- The First Wives Club - A comedic tale about female friendships and empowerment, with a satirical edge.
- The House of Yes - A dark comedy that explores family dysfunction and obsessive relationships.
- But I'm a Cheerleader - A satirical take on conversion therapy with colorful visuals and LGBTQ themes.
- The Craft - A cult classic about teenage girls who dabble in witchcraft, blending drama with dark comedy.
- Evil Dead II - Combines horror with dark humor and surreal elements, much like John Waters' works.
- Superbad - A coming-of-age comedy that explores friendship and social dynamics among teens.
- The Favourite - A darkly comedic look at power dynamics and relationships in a historical setting.
- The Company of Wolves - A surreal, dark fairy tale that explores sexual awakening and transformation.
- The Skin I Live In - A psychological drama that blends horror and provocative themes, reflecting on identity.
- The Bird Watcher - Focuses on themes of nature and societal estrangement with a quirky narrative style.
- Saving Face - Explores identity and acceptance in a humorous and heartfelt way, focusing on familial bonds.
- Room - A gripping exploration of captivity and identity, with a focus on emotional depth.
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| # | Title | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pink Flamingos
93 min
|
1972 | United States of America | Comedy | 31030 | 6 | Film | HD |
| 2 |
Hairspray
117 min
|
2007 | United Kingdom | Drama | 145931 | 6.7 | Film | HD |
| 3 |
Cry-Baby
85 min
|
1990 | United States of America | Comedy | 68896 | 6.5 | Film | HD |
| 4 |
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
100 min
|
1975 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 184204 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 5 |
She's All That
95 min
|
1999 | United States of America | Comedy | 113595 | 6 | Film | HD |
| 6 |
Mean Girls
96 min
|
2004 | United States of America | Drama | 486958 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 7 | 1995 | United States of America | Drama | 41629 | 6.8 | Film | HD | |
| 8 |
Death Becomes Her
104 min
|
1992 | United States of America | Comedy | 150256 | 6.7 | Film | HD |
| 9 |
The Birdcage
119 min
|
1996 | United States of America | Comedy | 116682 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 10 |
American Beauty
122 min
|
1999 | United States of America | Drama | 1280730 | 8.3 | Film | HD |
| 11 | 1994 | Australia | Drama | 61588 | 7.5 | Film | HD | |
| 12 |
Clueless
97 min
|
1995 | United States of America | Comedy | 278869 | 6.9 | Film | HD |
| 13 |
Legally Blonde
96 min
|
2001 | United States of America | Comedy | 286662 | 6.5 | Film | HD |
| 14 |
Mulholland Drive
147 min
|
2001 | France | Drama | 429152 | 7.9 | Film | HD |
| 15 |
Pecker
86 min
|
1998 | United States of America | Comedy | 15728 | 6.4 | Film | HD |
| 16 |
Little Shop of Horrors
94 min
|
1986 | United States of America | Horror | 94969 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 17 |
Kinky Boots
107 min
|
2005 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 22833 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 18 |
The Death of Dick Long
100 min
|
2019 | United States of America | Drama | 8444 | 6.4 | Film | HD |
| 19 |
The Royal Tenenbaums
110 min
|
2001 | United States of America | Drama | 335914 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 20 |
The Lobster
119 min
|
2015 | France | Drama | 334986 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 21 |
Swiss Army Man
97 min
|
2016 | United States of America | Drama | 141601 | 6.9 | Film | HD |
| 22 |
Trainwreck
125 min
|
2015 | United States of America | Drama | 147318 | 6.2 | Film | HD |
| 23 |
Pretty in Pink
97 min
|
1986 | United States of America | Drama | 95731 | 6.7 | Film | HD |
| 24 |
Boys Don't Cry
118 min
|
1999 | United States of America | Drama | 107837 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 25 |
The First Wives Club
102 min
|
1996 | United States of America | Comedy | 60363 | 6.5 | Film | HD |
| 26 |
But I'm a Cheerleader
85 min
|
2000 | United States of America | Comedy | 51925 | 6.9 | Film | HD |
| 27 |
The Craft
101 min
|
1996 | United States of America | Drama | 119431 | 6.5 | Film | HD |
| 28 |
Evil Dead II
84 min
|
1987 | United States of America | Horror | 196905 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 29 |
Superbad
113 min
|
2007 | United States of America | Comedy | 696470 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 30 |
The Favourite
120 min
|
2018 | Ireland | Drama | 259342 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 31 |
The Company of Wolves
95 min
|
1984 | United Kingdom | Horror | 21034 | 6.6 | Film | HD |
| 32 |
The Skin I Live In
120 min
|
2011 | Spain | Drama | 180761 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 33 |
Room
118 min
|
2015 | Canada | Drama | 481170 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
