Movies like Bright Lights, Big City (1988)
If you're looking for some great movies that are a lot like Bright Lights, Big City, here is our list of similar films:
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    1. American Psycho

    #116 most popular movie yesterday

    For those drawn to the underbelly of '80s excess and affluence in Bright Lights, Big City, American Psycho offers a satirical and disturbing take on the era's yuppie culture, complete with a chilling performance by Christian Bale.

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    2. Requiem for a Dream

    #294 most popular movie yesterday

    Requiem for a Dream is a harrowing journey through addiction and its impacts on the lives of four individuals. Like Bright Lights, Big City, it provides a stark, visceral portrayal of how ambition can be swallowed by the desire to escape reality.

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    3. Trainspotting

    #690 most popular movie yesterday

    Though set across the pond in Edinburgh, Trainspotting's deep dive into the lives of its heroin-addicted protagonists play out with the same intensity and urgency found in Bright Lights, Big City, exploring youthful angst and counterculture.

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    4. Party Monster

    #1,915 most popular movie yesterday

    Focusing on the rise and fall of a club promoter in New York City, Party Monster navigates a world of extravagance and the pursuit of perpetual nightlife, much like the one experienced by the protagonist of Bright Lights, Big City.

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    5. Wall Street

    #1,986 most popular movie yesterday

    Capturing the high-stakes atmosphere of 1980s New York finance, Wall Street's tale of greed and moral compromise resonates with the same audience that appreciates the metropolitan career and lifestyle pressures depicted in Bright Lights, Big City.

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    6. Less Than Zero

    #2,619 most popular movie yesterday

    A tale of self-destruction and excess, Less Than Zero brings to the screen another adaptation of a novel depicting the 1980's hedonistic lifestyle. Fans of Bright Lights, Big City will find a familiar descent into drugs and despair amidst the backdrop of privilege and neon-lit L.A. nightlife.

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    7. Wonderland

    #3,086 most popular movie yesterday

    Wonderland provides a gritty portrayal of the Los Angeles club scene and its associated dangers. Its exploration of young lives intersecting with the world of drugs and crime will resonate with fans of the New York City nightlife depicted in Bright Lights, Big City.