Movies like Death of a Salesman

American Beauty examines the unraveling of a suburban family and the midlife crisis of its patriarch, reminiscent of the emotional decay and critique of American values found in Death of a Salesman.

This film follows an unemployed defense worker frustrated with the various flaws he sees in society. The protagonist's breakdown and quest for justice and dignity align with Willy Loman's tragic struggle to achieve success and stability in Death of a Salesman.

Based on a play like Death of a Salesman, Glengarry Glen Ross portrays the cutthroat world of real estate salesmen as they vie for top sales. The pressure, ethical dilemmas, and intense dialogue resonate with the themes of desperation and distorted American Dream in Death of a Salesman.

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, Revolutionary Road is a bleak exploration of a couple's dissatisfaction with their ordinary suburban life, evoking the same sense of entrapment and despair present in Death of a Salesman.

Another classic play adaptation, A Streetcar Named Desire dives into the lives of troubled characters grappling with their past and present. The raw emotional performances and the tragic trajectory of its characters align with the dramatic depth explored in Death of a Salesman.