Movies like Delicatessen

Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel, with its distinctive visual quirks and eccentric characters, shares the offbeat charm and dark comedy reminiscent of Delicatessen. The meticulous attention to detail in set design and color palette will enchant fans of stylized cinema.

Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands presents an unconventional protagonist in a strange suburban world, blending gothic visuals with whimsicality in a manner akin to the tone found in Delicatessen. The romantic yet dark storytelling appeals to those who enjoy a fusion of oddity and heart.

Big Fish is a Tim Burton adventure brimming with fantastical elements and eccentric characters that could attract fans of Delicatessen's quirky and imaginative storytelling. The movie weaves an elaborative tapestry of tall tales, creating a colorful mosaic of one man's extraordinary life.

Directed by Terry Gilliam, Brazil is a satirical science fiction world rife with bureaucratic and dystopian themes, echoing the peculiar and imaginative setting seen in Delicatessen. The dark humor and whimsical storytelling will resonate with fans of Jean-Pierre Jeunet's eccentric universe.

Reuniting Jeunet with Delicatessen co-director Marc Caro, The City of Lost Children is a dark fairy tale that captures a similar visual and atmospheric tone. Its inventive storytelling and design will draw in viewers looking for more of the grim, fantastical world-building experienced in Delicatessen.