Movies like Bullets Over Broadway

Birdman is a darkly comedic drama that explores the life of a washed-up actor as he struggles to write, direct, and star in a Broadway play. With a similar backdrop of the New York theater scene and an emphasis on the complexities of the creative process, this film will appeal to those who enjoyed the meta-theatricality of Bullets Over Broadway.

Shakespeare in Love is a witty, romantic drama about the imagined life of young William Shakespeare in the throes of writing Romeo and Juliet. Fans of Bullets Over Broadway's mix of humor, romance, and a theater setting will find themselves enchanted by the similar themes and historical tapestry of the theater world.

Tootsie is a comedy about an uncompromising actor who adopts a female persona to land a role on a soap opera, leading to unexpected fame and complications. The film offers a humorous take on the struggles and oddities of acting, akin to the artistic challenges and personal entanglements depicted in Bullets Over Broadway.

Set in the Golden Age of Hollywood, Hail, Caesar! follows a day in the life of a studio fixer as he deals with various problems on the studio lot. With a mixture of satirical comedy and a love letter to the industry, the Coen Brothers' film shares Bullets Over Broadway's nostalgic look at the entertainment industry and its many characters.

This classic Mel Brooks comedy is a delightful choice for fans of Bullets Over Broadway. The Producers involves the madcap world of theater production, where a scheming producer and his accountant set out to produce the worst stage play for their own profitable ends. The sharp satire and theatrical focus make it resonate with Woody Allen's tale of stage and screen.

With a blend of humor and drama akin to Bullets Over Broadway, Mighty Aphrodite tells the story of a sportswriter who discovers that his adopted son is a genius and sets out to find the boy's biological mother, only to discover she is a prostitute and porn actress. Like Bullets Over Broadway, this Woody Allen film combines quirky characters with sharp dialogue and an insightful look at the ironies of life.

Woody Allen's Sweet and Lowdown chronicles the life of a fictional jazz guitarist who is both immensely talented and deeply flawed. While set in a different artistic arena, the focus on a complex artist and the intersection of creativity and personal turmoil is reminiscent of Bullets Over Broadway's exploration of the chaos found in the pursuit of art.

Cradle Will Rock is a historical drama that weaves various storylines around the production of a politically-charged play during the 1930s. The emphasis on the power of theater to provoke and challenge, as well as the struggle to produce meaningful art under trying circumstances, echoes the narrative and thematic concerns seen in Bullets Over Broadway.