Movies like A Scanner Darkly (2006)
If you're looking for some great movies that are a lot like A Scanner Darkly, here is our list of similar films:
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    1. Donnie Darko

    #208 most popular movie yesterday

    Donnie Darko's complex narrative and dark themes of time travel, mental health, and existential dread provide a compelling watch for those who enjoyed the cerebral nature of A Scanner Darkly. Its blend of suburban angst and science fiction elements creates an intriguing and enigmatic experience.

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    2. Memento

    #424 most popular movie yesterday

    Christopher Nolan's Memento presents a nonlinear storytelling style and investigates themes of memory and identity. Like A Scanner Darkly, it involves a protagonist on a quest for truth, whose grip on reality is as elusive as the narrative's structure.

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    3. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

    #942 most popular movie yesterday

    Based on Hunter S. Thompson's novel, this film captures the hallucinogenic odyssey of two characters as they descend into the drug-fueled haze of 1970s Vegas. Its surreal visuals and critique of the American Dream echo the psychedelic and thematic tones of A Scanner Darkly.

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    4. Synecdoche, New York

    #1,837 most popular movie yesterday

    Charlie Kaufman's Synecdoche, New York is a complex, meta-fictional journey that delves into the mind of a theater director as he attempts to build a life-size replica of New York City inside a warehouse. The movie's introspective and existential exploration parallels the thematic layers found in A Scanner Darkly.

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    5. Naked Lunch

    #2,054 most popular movie yesterday

    This adaptation of William S. Burroughs' novel blurs the line between reality and hallucination, much like A Scanner Darkly. Directed by David Cronenberg, Naked Lunch is a surreal and disorienting dive into the life of a writer and his bizarre experiences with substance abuse and espionage.

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    6. Pi

    #2,271 most popular movie yesterday

    Darren Aronofsky's Pi is a gritty, black-and-white journey into obsession, mathematics, and madness. With its intense atmosphere and paranoid protagonist, Pi hits the same cerebral cords as A Scanner Darkly, challenging viewers to untangle reality from delusion.

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    7. Waking Life

    #3,657 most popular movie yesterday

    Directed by Richard Linklater, the same visionary behind A Scanner Darkly, Waking Life shares the visually captivating rotoscope animation technique. This thought-provoking exploration of dreams, consciousness, and existentialism will resonate with viewers who appreciate the philosophical underpinnings of A Scanner Darkly.