Movies like Falling Down

American Psycho centers on Patrick Bateman, a wealthy New York City investment banker who hides his psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he delves deeper into his violent fantasies. Like Falling Down, this film offers a critique of society through a lead character that embodies extreme responses to its pressures.

Joker follows Arthur Fleck, a failed comedian who, amidst the neglect and cruelties of society, spirals into a path of crime and chaos in Gotham City. Delving into the psyche of a disturbed man pushed to the edge, viewers who appreciated the depths of Falling Down may find this exploration equally engaging.

Fight Club delves into the life of a discontented white-collar worker and his mysterious, charismatic friend who channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of therapy. Sharing themes of societal discontent and the breakdown of the civilized facade, it resonates with audiences akin to Falling Down.

Taxi Driver is a cinematic classic that follows the mental and moral unraveling of Travis Bickle, a disillusioned Vietnam War veteran turned taxi driver in New York City. Fans of Falling Down will appreciate the central character's descent into vigilante behavior, driven by a simmering rage against societal decay.

Network is a satirical film that portrays a fictional television network and its struggle with poor ratings, culminating in the on-air breakdown of a veteran anchor. Thematically, it connects with Falling Down in its critical look at the media's influence on individual and collective consciousness.

Changing Lanes features the story of a successful lawyer and a recovering alcoholic whose lives collide after a car accident, leading to a day-long feud fueled by anger and revenge. It shares with Falling Down the theme of individuals reaching a boiling point due to everyday frustrations and injustices.

Mad City tackles the tale of a laid-off museum security guard who, in a desperate act, holds children hostage and ends up becoming a media sensation. The film's examination of the American media circus and an ordinary man's breaking point will resonate with fans of Falling Down.