Movies like After Hours

Blue Velvet's descent into the dark and bizarre underbelly of suburbia echoes the surreal elements of After Hours. Both movies provide a distorted lens into the night-time world filled with odd characters and twisting plots, therefore piquing the interests of lovers of the peculiar.

Though more slapstick in its humor, The Hangover's story of a night out gone disastrously wrong lands it in a similar thematic ballpark as After Hours. Its portrayal of the mayhem that ensues from a night of poor decisions will resonate with fans of chaotic comedy.

While tonally more subdued, Lost in Translation shares After Hours' exploration of characters adrift in a nocturnal world. The connection between strangers in a strange land presents a relatable quest for understanding in the midst of chaos.

Collateral captures the essence of a nerve-wracking night in Los Angeles, focusing on a tense cat-and-mouse game between a hitman and a taxi driver. This thriller's tight pacing and high stakes will attract those who enjoy the tension and dark humor of After Hours.

Adventures in Babysitting is a high-spirited and humorous tale of mishaps which unfolds over one evening. While more family-friendly than After Hours, it shares the same sense of escalating chaos that escalates as the night progresses, appealing to those who enjoy zany narratives.

Go is an edgy, fast-paced comedy-drama which intricately weaves multiple storylines over the course of one night, echoing the night-gone-wrong theme in After Hours. Its kinetic energy and intersecting narratives will likely intrigue those looking for another nocturnal adventure.

Into the Night is a frantic, darkly comedic odyssey through the Los Angeles nightscape which fans of After Hours will find delightfully familiar. This John Landis-directed film follows an insomniac who becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue, resembling the unpredictable and surreal journey in After Hours.