Movies like Highway 61

Alexander Payne's Sideways takes viewers on a journey through California wine country, blending humor with melancholy. It's another road trip-focused film where self-realization plays a central role, much like in Highway 61.

David Lynch's Wild at Heart is a surreal and wild ride through Americana, featuring a couple on the run. Its bizarre tone and unpredictable plot would resonate with those who appreciate Highway 61's unusual characters and darkly comic elements.

Gus Van Sant's My Own Private Idaho tells the story of two friends on a personal quest, mixing road movie tropes with a poetic narrative style. Fans of Highway 61's offbeat humor and poignant moments will find much to love in this vividly portrayed odyssey.

Richard Linklater's Slacker is a series of vignettes portraying eccentric characters in Austin, Texas. While not strictly a road movie, its celebration of counterculture and its non-linear structure offers a similar appeal to those who enjoy the unconventional aspects of Highway 61.

Smoke Signals tells the tale of two Native American men on a road trip that becomes a path to personal discovery. Like Highway 61, it combines humor, drama, and poignant storytelling that may resonate with those who appreciate character-driven tales of transformation.

This offbeat comedy-drama delves into an otherworldly road trip in a surreal afterlife for suicides. The film's darkly comic view of an unusual journey will strike a chord with audiences who enjoyed the eccentricity and unique narrative of Highway 61.