Movies like Heavy Metal

Fritz the Cat holds significance as the first animated film to receive an X rating and dives into gritty adult subject matter. While tonally different, fans of Heavy Metal's adult animation genre might find Fritz the Cat intriguing.

Though not entirely similar in content to Heavy Metal, A Scanner Darkly's unique rotoscoped animation and its adult, complex themes make it another film that could fascinate fans of mature animated storytelling.

Another Ralph Bakshi feature, Fire and Ice is a dark fantasy adventure animated film. Its rotoscope animation and Frank Frazetta's distinctive style would appeal to anyone captivated by the visuals and storytelling of Heavy Metal.

Meshing live-action with animation, Cool World delivers a noir-esque experience with a similar adult-oriented tone to Heavy Metal. Fans will be drawn to its mix of humor, sexual innuendo, and a gritty storyline.

Ralph Bakshi's Wizards is a post-apocalyptic fantasy featuring a mix of different animation styles. Its mature themes, coupled with an epic battle between magic and technology, will resonate with fans of Heavy Metal.

American Pop is an animated journey through several generations of a musical family. Its adult themes and visual style make it a film that audiences who appreciate the mature content of Heavy Metal will likely enjoy.