Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Even Dwarfs Started Small List
- The Holy Mountain - Shares a surreal and satirical style, exploring spiritual and philosophical themes.
- Fitzcarraldo - Directed by Werner Herzog, it features a similar struggle against nature and societal absurdities.
- Aguirre, the Wrath of God - Another Herzog film that explores madness and obsession in a surreal setting.
- The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari - Influential in its use of expressionist aesthetics and themes of madness.
- Eraserhead - Shares a surreal and nightmarish atmosphere with bizarre imagery and themes.
- The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie - Bunuel's exploration of the absurdity of social norms fits well with the theme of absurdism.
- Antichrist - Explores themes of suffering and primal fears in a disturbing manner.
- Dogville - Utilizes a minimalistic setting to tell a story about humanity and morality, like the absurdism in Herzog’s work.
- The Square - A satirical look at modern societal norms and moral dilemmas, echoing Herzog's themes.
- Naked Lunch - A surreal narrative that examines the mind and societal norms.
- The Lobster - A satirical exploration of relationships and society's absurdities.
- The Elephant Man - Explores themes of isolation and humanity in a visceral manner.
- Black Mirror: White Christmas - A darkly comedic take on society and technology, similar to the absurdity in Herzog's work.
- The Gleaners and I - Explores the lives of marginalized people in a poetic and observational style.
- 1/2 No. 3 - A surreal exploration of reality, similar to the absurdist themes found in Herzog’s film.
- Rubber - Features absurdist humor and a parody of cinematic conventions.
- Man Bites Dog - A darkly comedic, surreal take on violence and media, echoing absurd themes.
- Synecdoche, New York - Explores the nature of existence and art in a surreal manner.
- Being John Malkovich - A surreal exploration of identity and existence, similar in tone to Herzog's narratives.
- The Killing of America - Examines societal violence and moral decline in a shocking and surreal manner.
- A Clockwork Orange - Explores themes of societal control and absurdity within a dystopian setting.
- Wings of Desire - A poetic exploration of human existence and longing with a surreal twist.
- Brazil - Features dark humor and absurdity while critiquing bureaucratic society.
- The Last Temptation of Christ - Explores the complexities of faith and humanity with a surreal twist.
- Delicatessen - Combines dark humor and surrealism in a post-apocalyptic setting.
- Requiem for a Dream - A disturbing portrayal of addiction and despair presented in a surreal style.
- The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover - Utilizes surreal and disturbing imagery to explore human desires and decadence.
- The Seventh Seal - Explores existential themes and human suffering in a surreal and philosophical manner.
- The Platform - Explores class struggle and human nature in a dystopian and absurd setting.
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - Explores memory and identity in a surreal narrative style.
- Tampopo - A unique blend of comedy and surrealism centered around food and culture.
- The Science of Sleep - Blurs the lines between reality and dreams with a whimsical, surreal approach.
- In Fabric - Combines horror, surrealism, and absurdity in a story revolving around a cursed dress.
- Gummo - A surreal exploration of life in a decaying society.
- A Serious Man - Explores existential questions and absurdity in a darkly humorous way.
- The Act of Killing - Explores the nature of evil and memory through a surreal lens.
- A Ghost Story - Utilizes surreal elements to explore themes of time and existence.
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| # | Title | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Holy Mountain
113 min
|
1973 | Mexico | Drama | 52745 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 2 |
Fitzcarraldo
157 min
|
1982 | Germany | Drama | 43191 | 7.9 | Film | HD |
| 3 |
Aguirre, the Wrath of God
95 min
|
1972 | Germany | Drama | 68300 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 4 |
Eraserhead
89 min
|
1977 | United States of America | Horror | 144272 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 5 | 1972 | France | Comedy | 50696 | 7.7 | Film | HD | |
| 6 |
Antichrist
104 min
|
2009 | Denmark | Drama | 145327 | 6.5 | Film | HD |
| 7 |
Dogville
178 min
|
2003 | Denmark | Drama | 167923 | 8 | Film | HD |
| 8 |
The Square
151 min
|
2017 | Denmark | Drama | 83030 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 9 |
Naked Lunch
115 min
|
1991 | Canada | Drama | 61046 | 6.9 | Film | HD |
| 10 |
The Lobster
119 min
|
2015 | France | Drama | 335289 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 11 |
The Elephant Man
124 min
|
1980 | United States of America | Drama | 282080 | 8.2 | Film | HD |
| 12 |
Rubber
82 min
|
2010 | France | Comedy | 43041 | 5.7 | Film | HD |
| 13 |
Man Bites Dog
96 min
|
1992 | Belgium | Drama | 45091 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 14 |
Synecdoche, New York
124 min
|
2008 | United States of America | Drama | 105177 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 15 |
Being John Malkovich
113 min
|
1999 | United States of America | Comedy | 369612 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 16 |
A Clockwork Orange
137 min
|
1971 | United Kingdom | Science Fiction | 938134 | 8.2 | Film | HD |
| 17 |
Wings of Desire
128 min
|
1987 | Germany | Drama | 84227 | 7.9 | Film | HD |
| 18 |
Brazil
143 min
|
1985 | United Kingdom | Drama | 221996 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 19 |
The Last Temptation of Christ
163 min
|
1988 | United States of America | Drama | 68389 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 20 |
Delicatessen
99 min
|
1991 | France | Comedy | 94491 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 21 |
Requiem for a Dream
102 min
|
2000 | United States of America | Drama | 976783 | 8.3 | Film | HD |
| 22 | 1989 | France | Crime | 45152 | 7.5 | Film | HD | |
| 23 |
The Seventh Seal
96 min
|
1957 | Sweden | Drama | 215771 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 24 |
The Platform
95 min
|
2019 | Spain | Thriller | 325984 | 7 | Film | HD |
| 25 | 2004 | United States of America | Drama | 1185670 | 8.3 | Film | HD | |
| 26 |
Tampopo
115 min
|
1985 | Japan | Comedy | 27016 | 7.9 | Film | HD |
| 27 |
The Science of Sleep
106 min
|
2006 | France | Comedy | 72256 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 28 |
In Fabric
118 min
|
2018 | United Kingdom | Horror | 15660 | 6.1 | Film | HD |
| 29 |
Gummo
89 min
|
1997 | United States of America | Drama | 42063 | 6.6 | Film | HD |
| 30 |
A Serious Man
106 min
|
2009 | United States of America | Comedy | 158876 | 7 | Film | HD |
| 31 |
The Act of Killing
117 min
|
2012 | Denmark | Documentary | 44447 | 8.2 | Film | HD |
| 32 |
A Ghost Story
93 min
|
2017 | United States of America | Drama | 86943 | 6.8 | Film | HD |
