1. Requiem for a Dream
#213 most popular movie yesterdayRequiem for a Dream provides an unflinching look at substance abuse and addiction in Brooklyn, inviting its audience into a harrowing world of obsession and desperation akin to the psychological unraveling and soul-searching in Bringing Out the Dead.
6 movies like Requiem for a Dream...2. Taxi Driver
#336 most popular movie yesterdayThis classic Martin Scorsese film shares the gritty urban backdrop and psychological drama seen in Bringing Out the Dead. Taxi Driver's story of a mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran working in New York City echoes the themes of personal redemption and the impact of a chaotic environment.
7 movies like Taxi Driver...3. Crash
#830 most popular movie yesterdayCrash's portrayal of interlocking stories in a racially tense Los Angeles setting offers a look into the complexities of human nature and the unexpected intersections of life, similar to the chaotic and intertwined lives seen in Bringing Out the Dead.
7 movies like Crash...4. Nightcrawler
#964 most popular movie yesterdayNightcrawler delves into the nocturnal underbelly of Los Angeles media crime journalism, akin to Bringing Out the Dead's exploration of the darker side of city life and the morally ambiguous characters that inhabit it.
8 movies like Nightcrawler...5. Magnolia
#966 most popular movie yesterdayMagnolia weaves together multiple storylines featuring characters in crisis throughout a single day in Los Angeles. Its exploration of redemption, coincidence, and the human condition echoes the thematic depth and narrative style of Bringing Out the Dead.
7 movies like Magnolia...6. Falling Down
#1,179 most popular movie yesterdayFalling Down follows a day in the life of an unemployed defense worker as he descends into madness, reflecting the intense psychological journey and urban tension that parallels Bringing Out the Dead's nightmarish New York City experience.
7 movies like Falling Down...7. 25th Hour
#3,408 most popular movie yesterdaySpike Lee's 25th Hour, featuring Edward Norton as a drug dealer reevaluating his life before serving a prison sentence, shares the contemplative and redemptive themes found in Bringing Out the Dead, against the backdrop of post-9/11 New York City.
8 movies like 25th Hour...8. Flawless
#3,704 most popular movie yesterdayFlawless, starring Robert De Niro, portrays the life of an injured, homophobic New York City cop who develops an unexpected friendship. This film explores complex themes of personal connection and overcoming prejudice, similar to the human relationships depicted in Bringing Out the Dead.
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