Movies like Southland Tales (2007)
If you're looking for some great movies that are a lot like Southland Tales, here is our list of similar films:
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    1. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

    #188 most popular movie yesterday

    Focusing on a nonlinear narrative and the fragility of memory and identity, Michel Gondry's Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind offers a similarly intricate story coupled with emotional depth, which might intrigue those who are drawn to Southland Tales' speculative and cerebral elements.

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    2. Donnie Darko

    #208 most popular movie yesterday

    Like Southland Tales, Donnie Darko is directed by Richard Kelly and features a complex, non-linear narrative rich with philosophical inquiries and science fiction elements. Fans of the dark, surreal atmosphere and the psychological depth of Southland Tales may find similar qualities in Donnie Darko.

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    3. Mulholland Drive

    #400 most popular movie yesterday

    David Lynch's Mulholland Drive presents a dreamlike narrative structure and complex, intertwining storylines as seen in Southland Tales. Fans of surreal storytelling and cryptic plotlines that demand the viewer's active interpretation might equally appreciate Mulholland Drive.

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    4. Magnolia

    #966 most popular movie yesterday

    Paul Thomas Anderson's Magnolia intertwines multiple characters' stories within the San Fernando Valley, which bears a resemblance to Southland Tales' ensemble cast and interwoven plots. Its ambitious scope and exploration of coincidence and fate are likely to resonate with Southland Tales' audience.

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    5. Cloud Atlas

    #1,127 most popular movie yesterday

    With its multiple interlinked stories spanning various time periods, Cloud Atlas directed by the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer, presents a grandiose, layered narrative that echoes the ambitious crossover of character arcs in Southland Tales. Its exploration of how actions impact individual lives across time and space can be a riveting experience for like-minded viewers.

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    6. Brazil

    #1,260 most popular movie yesterday

    Directed by Terry Gilliam, Brazil offers a satirical, dystopian vision of the future with imaginative visuals and a quirky sense of humor that aligns with Southland Tales' depiction of a society on the brink of collapse. Gilliam's influence is noticeable in Kelly's work, making Brazil an intriguing companion piece.

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    7. Synecdoche, New York

    #1,837 most popular movie yesterday

    This movie, directed by Charlie Kaufman, features a similarly ambitious storytelling style with layers of meta-narratives and an examination of identity and existence. Viewers who appreciate the mind-bending narrative and the commentary on human nature in Southland Tales will likely be captivated by Synecdoche, New York.

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    8. The Fountain

    #2,292 most popular movie yesterday

    Darren Aronofsky's The Fountain is another film that combines multiple storylines across different times and places, weaving them into a single narrative about love, mortality, and the search for meaning – themes that are also explored in the esoteric and complex nature of Southland Tales.