Movies like Crimewave

Though darker and more serious in tone than Crimewave, Fargo embodies a blend of humor and crime that is a hallmark of the Coen Brothers' style. The plot revolves around a desperate car salesman hiring two criminals to kidnap his wife, with a series of unpredictable events following.

The Big Lebowski is another Coen Brothers film that shares a darkly comic tone with Crimewave. It's an idiosyncratic tale of mistaken identity, kidnapping, and bowling featuring the iconic character 'The Dude.' Its cult status is fueled by sharp dialogue and standout performances.

Featuring a series of misunderstandings and quirky characters, Burn After Reading by the Coen Brothers showcases a darkly comedic tone that fans of Crimewave might find appealing. The film involves two gym employees who come across a disc containing the memoirs of a CIA analyst and attempt to exploit their discovery, leading to outrageous situations.

Directed by Sam Raimi, who co-wrote Crimewave, A Simple Plan is a gripping crime thriller that combines elements of comedy with a darker, more serious narrative about greed, morality, and kinship, as three friends discover a downed airplane containing a large sum of money.

Another gem from the Coen Brothers, Raising Arizona's absurd and slapstick comedy echoes the tone found in Crimewave. With its story of a childless couple consisting of an ex-con and an ex-cop deciding to kidnap one of the quintuplets of a furniture tycoon, this film's hilarity is underlined by a uniquely stylish direction.

This screwball comedy from the Coen Brothers shares a quirky sensibility with Crimewave, replete with fast-paced dialogue and a unique visual style. The plot centers on a naive business graduate who is set up to fail as the president of a company so that the stock will plummet and can be bought cheaply, but his unexpected success complicates matters. Fans of Crimewave's offbeat humor are likely to appreciate The Hudsucker Proxy.

Helmed by Sam Raimi, Evil Dead II delivers a bizarre combination of horror and comedy, much like the tonal shifts present in Crimewave. The cult classic, starring Bruce Campbell, is celebrated for its over-the-top gore and slapstick humor.

The Coen Brothers' The Ladykillers is a dark comedy about an eccentric, loquacious Southern professor and his crew who attempt to rob a casino, all under the unsuspecting nose of their landlady. Fans of the comical and criminal aspects of Crimewave may find similar enjoyment here.