Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to What Have I Done to Deserve This? List
- Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown - Like 'What Have I Done to Deserve This?', this film delves into the comedic chaos of modern life with a female protagonist facing absurd situations.
- The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie - This film shares a surrealistic and absurd tone, exploring societal norms through dark comedy.
- Volver - Almodóvar's work often features strong female leads and intertwines themes of family and existential chaos.
- Talk to Her - Another Almodóvar film that explores complex relationships and emotional turmoil with dark humor.
- Kika - Features strong thematic elements of absurdity and offbeat characters similar to those in Almodóvar's work.
- Dogtooth - Explores the darkly comedic and absurd aspects of family dynamics and control.
- The Royal Tenenbaums - Similar in its portrayal of an eccentric family dealing with personal issues in a comedic yet poignant way.
- Frances Ha - A quirky take on adulthood, exploring female friendship and the challenges of achieving personal goals.
- The Lobster - Combines absurdist humor with existential themes, challenging societal norms in relationships.
- The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover - A darkly comedic portrayal of love and betrayal in an absurd setting.
- Y Tu Mamá También - Explores themes of sexuality, friendship, and family dynamics, similar in its character-driven storytelling.
- Little Miss Sunshine - A family road-trip film that balances comedy and drama through a dysfunctional family's journey.
- The Square - Investigates societal norms and personal morality through a humorous and satirical lens.
- Mother! - Merges dark comedy with intense psychological drama, exploring themes of creation and destruction.
- The Favourite - Features dark humor and complex female characters navigating power dynamics in a historical context.
- In the Company of Men - A darkly comedic take on corporate life and the absurdity of male relationships.
- Certified Copy - Explores the complexity of relationships in a nuanced and somewhat surreal manner, reminiscent of Almodóvar’s style.
- Amour - Examines existential themes of love and aging with a raw honesty that resonates with the emotional depth of Almodóvar's films.
- Crazy, Stupid, Love. - A humorous examination of love and relationships, showcasing various perspectives in a comedic light.
- A Fantastic Woman - Focuses on a strong female lead dealing with loss, identity, and societal challenges, paralleling themes in Almodóvar's films.
- Birdman - A surreal exploration of identity and the absurdity of fame that intertwines humor with deeper psychological themes.
- The Death of Stalin - Dark political satire that intertwines absurdity with real historical events, similar to Almodóvar's storytelling style.
- Paris, je t'aime - Anthology of short films exploring love and relationships across different narratives, echoing the diverse storytelling of Almodóvar.
- The Dreamers - Exploration of youthful chaos and complex relationships set against an absurd backdrop of 1968 Paris.
- Burn After Reading - A dark comedy about misunderstanding and absurdity in life, showcasing flawed characters similar to those in Almodóvar's work.
- Pans Labyrinth - Combines the fantastical with a dark narrative, exploring themes of adulthood and trauma in an absurd way.
- Palm Springs - Mixes romantic comedy with existential themes, featuring offbeat humor that resonates with Almodóvar's direction.
- Her - Explores themes of love and connection in a unique and somewhat absurd context.
- The Birdcage - A comedic exploration of identity and family dynamics that captures the absurdity of relationships.
- Moonlight - A beautifully crafted film exploring identity, self-discovery, and familial ties with depth and emotion.
- The Last Black Man in San Francisco - A poignant exploration of belonging and identity in a surreal narrative that may resonate with Almodóvar's themes.
- The Shape of Water - Combines absurd elements of fantasy with a story about love and acceptance, rich with emotional depth.
- The Handmaiden - Features complex female characters and a plot filled with twists, exploring themes of love and betrayal.
- The Virgin Suicides - Explores teenage angst and family dynamics through a dreamy, surreal lens reminiscent of Almodóvar's style.
- The Favourite - Explores complex female relationships and power struggles in a darkly comedic tone.
- La La Land - A whimsical take on love and dreams, balancing humor with emotional complexity.
- Inherent Vice - Combines humor with a convoluted plot and quirky characters, reminiscent of absurdist storytelling.
- A Serious Man - An exploration of existential uncertainty filled with dark humor and absurdity in everyday life.
- Wild Tales - An anthology of darkly comedic stories highlighting the absurdity of human behavior.
- Frida - Explores the life of a strong female artist with vibrant visuals and a surreal narrative style.
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| # | Title | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1988 | Spain | Comedy | 50790 | 7.5 | Film | HD | |
| 2 | 1972 | France | Comedy | 50621 | 7.7 | Film | HD | |
| 3 |
Volver
121 min
|
2006 | Spain | Comedy | 112936 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 4 |
Talk to Her
112 min
|
2002 | Spain | Drama | 120783 | 7.9 | Film | HD |
| 5 |
Kika
117 min
|
1993 | Spain | Comedy | 16036 | 6.5 | Film | HD |
| 6 |
Dogtooth
98 min
|
2009 | Greece | Drama | 123359 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 7 |
The Royal Tenenbaums
110 min
|
2001 | United States of America | Drama | 335642 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 8 |
Frances Ha
86 min
|
2013 | Brazil | Drama | 102596 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 9 |
The Lobster
119 min
|
2015 | France | Drama | 334520 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 10 | 1989 | France | Crime | 45067 | 7.5 | Film | HD | |
| 11 |
Y Tu Mamá También
106 min
|
2001 | Mexico | Drama | 141519 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 12 |
Little Miss Sunshine
102 min
|
2006 | United States of America | Drama | 559270 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 13 |
The Square
151 min
|
2017 | Denmark | Drama | 82915 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 14 |
mother!
121 min
|
2017 | United States of America | Drama | 268766 | 6.6 | Film | HD |
| 15 |
The Favourite
120 min
|
2018 | Ireland | Drama | 259133 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 16 |
In the Company of Men
97 min
|
1997 | Canada | Drama | 14826 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 17 |
Certified Copy
106 min
|
2010 | France | Drama | 29030 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 18 |
Amour
127 min
|
2012 | France | Drama | 110718 | 7.9 | Film | HD |
| 19 |
Crazy, Stupid, Love.
118 min
|
2011 | United States of America | Drama | 620640 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 20 |
A Fantastic Woman
104 min
|
2017 | Chile | Drama | 28530 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 21 |
The Death of Stalin
107 min
|
2017 | Belgium | Drama | 126882 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 22 |
The Dreamers
115 min
|
2003 | France | Drama | 141335 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 23 |
Burn After Reading
96 min
|
2008 | United States of America | Drama | 376922 | 7 | Film | HD |
| 24 |
Palm Springs
90 min
|
2020 | United States of America | Comedy | 215008 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 25 |
Her
126 min
|
2013 | United States of America | Drama | 727730 | 8 | Film | HD |
| 26 |
The Birdcage
119 min
|
1996 | United States of America | Comedy | 116251 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 27 |
Moonlight
111 min
|
2016 | United States of America | Drama | 352780 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 28 | 2019 | United States of America | Drama | 23138 | 7.2 | Film | HD | |
| 29 |
The Shape of Water
123 min
|
2017 | United States of America | Drama | 476632 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 30 |
The Handmaiden
145 min
|
2016 | South Korea | Drama | 204183 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 31 |
The Virgin Suicides
97 min
|
2000 | United States of America | Drama | 186652 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 32 |
La La Land
129 min
|
2016 | United States of America | Drama | 764993 | 8 | Film | HD |
| 33 |
Inherent Vice
149 min
|
2014 | United States of America | Drama | 119739 | 6.6 | Film | HD |
| 34 |
A Serious Man
106 min
|
2009 | United States of America | Comedy | 158707 | 7 | Film | HD |
| 35 |
Wild Tales
122 min
|
2014 | Argentina | Drama | 238859 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 36 |
Frida
123 min
|
2002 | United States of America | Drama | 101467 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
