A Mighty Heart
- Based on the real-life story of a journalist and her struggles, similar tone of resilience.


The Baader Meinhof Complex
- Explores political movements and their personal impacts, drawing parallels with passionate activism.


The Killing Fields
- A powerful narrative about the impact of war and personal loss in...

The Profit
- Business owners pitch their companies to an investor who decides to help them grow.


Dragon's Den
- Entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of wealthy investors.


Shark Tank Australia
- Australian entrepreneurs present their business ideas for investment.


StartUp
- A thriller about the launch of a...

The Double
- Similar themes of betrayal and deception.


Gone Girl
- Involves complex relationships and dark secrets.


The Perfect Guy
- Focuses on obsession and betrayal in romantic relationships.


Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion
- Tyler Perry's storytelling style with family drama.


For Better or...

Ghost in the Shell
- Futuristic themes with a strong female lead and intense action.


Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
- Gothic fantasy with vampire hunting elements and an anime style.


Ninja Scroll
- Classic anime with intense action and supernatural elements.


Elfen Lied
- Dark themes involving humans with special powers and...

Pushing Daisies
- Whimsical storytelling and a unique perspective on life and death.


Dead Like Me
- A quirky premise involving the afterlife and an eccentric lead character.


Joan of Arcadia
- Features a young protagonist interacting with divine influences.


Better Off Ted
- A satirical workplace comedy with strange and...

Space Jam
- Combines elements of comedy and science fiction with a quirky story.


The Fifth Element
- Features a mix of science fiction and humor set in a futuristic world.


Total Recall
- A sci-fi film with humor and action that explores identity in a futuristic setting.


Men in Black
- Blends comedy with sci-fi elements...

Re-Animator
- A blend of horror and dark comedy with themes of reanimation and the consequences of tampering with life and death.


The Return of the Living Dead
- The original film that established the tone and character style of the series, featuring zombies with unique characteristics.


The Living Dead Girl
- A horror film involving the...

The Office
- Mockumentary style focusing on the absurdities of everyday office life.


Parks and Recreation
- A mockumentary that captures the quirky dynamics of local government.


Best in Show
- A satirical take on dog shows, featuring an ensemble cast and mockumentary format.


A Mighty Wind
- Follows folk musicians as they...

Sesame Street
- Focuses on early childhood education with a friendly, engaging approach.


Blue's Clues
- Combines live-action and animation to teach problem-solving and critical thinking.


Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
- A modern follow-up to Mister Rogers with similar themes of emotional intelligence.


Arthur
- Addresses...

Un Chien Andalou
- Another surrealist film by Luis Buñuel that explores bizarre imagery and dream-like narratives.


The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
- A surrealist film that critiques the bourgeoisie lifestyle, blending absurdity with social commentary.


Eraserhead
- David Lynch's surreal exploration of anxiety and societal issues...

Step Up
- Centers around dance and features a romantic storyline.


Step Up 2: The Streets
- Focuses on dance battles and relationships among dancers.


Step Up Revolution
- Combines dance with social issues and romance.


Fame
- A musical film about students in a performing arts school.


Save the Last Dance
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Endeavour
- Follows a young detective Morse in the 1960s, featuring a similar style of crime solving.


Midsomer Murders
- A long-running British series centered on murder investigations in a rural community, featuring a similar tone.


Lewis
- Continues the story of Inspector Morse with his sidekick, dealing with complex cases in...

The House of the Devil
- Both involve a slow-burn horror atmosphere with a focus on dread and supernatural elements.


The Witch
- Similar themes of isolation and disturbing folklore set in a historical context.


The Burrowers
- Combines western themes with horror and supernatural creatures.


The Night of the Hunter
-...

The Karate Kid
- Coming-of-age story focused on martial arts and personal growth.


Rocky
- Inspirational sports drama about an underdog overcoming challenges.


Rudy
- Story of determination and perseverance in achieving a dream in sports.


Hoosiers
- Cinderella story of a small-town basketball team aiming for...

Love Actually
- Multiple romantic storylines intersecting during the holiday season.


Valentine's Day
- Interconnected love stories centered around a holiday.


New Year's Eve
- A romantic comedy set during New Year celebrations with multiple story arcs.


Mother's Day
- Various family and romantic stories revolving around...

Planet Earth II
- Features stunning cinematography and explores various ecosystems around the world.


Our Planet
- Showcases the world's natural beauty while highlighting the impact of climate change.


The Blue Planet
- Focuses on marine life and the oceans, blending breathtaking visuals with environmental themes.


Cosmos: A...

The Corporation
- Explores the nature and power of corporations, similar to how The Century of the Self examines the influence of psychology in consumer culture.


Won't You Be My Neighbor?
- Examines the impact of public figures on society, paralleling the exploration of propaganda in The Century of the Self.


Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky...

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
- Both feature a young protagonist in a fantastical realm filled with adventure.


The Witcher
- Set in a fantasy world, it involves knights, magic, and epic quests.


Shadow and Bone
- Follows a hero's journey in a richly built magical universe.


Merlin
- Centers...

Brooklyn Nine-Nine
- Comedy-detective series with great character dynamics.


Castle
- Follows a writer and a detective solving crimes together.


Chuck
- Combines espionage with humor and relationships.


Psych
- A fake psychic solves crimes with a comedic twist.


The Mentalist
- Focuses on a former psychic...

Die Hard 2
- Action-packed and features a lone hero fighting against overwhelming odds.


Judgment Night
- A group of friends becomes embroiled in a violent confrontation in a dangerous setting.


The Raid: Redemption
- Intense action and martial arts sequences in a high-stakes environment.


Daredevil
- Punisher is a...