Movies like Joker

Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange is a dystopian crime film that explores the themes of morality, free will, and the nature of evil through the eyes of a charismatic delinquent. It stands alongside Joker as a provocative look at a society dealing with its darkest elements.

This film adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's novel features a wealthy New York investment banker who hides his psychopathic ego from his acquaintances. American Psycho, like Joker, presents a deep dive into the main character's complex and violent mind.

Fight Club, directed by David Fincher, tells the story of an insomniac office worker and a devil-may-care soapmaker who form an underground fight club. Its dark tone and critique of consumerism parallel the grim outlook and societal commentary of Joker.

Directed by Martin Scorsese, Taxi Driver delves into the psyche of a troubled loner, Travis Bickle, who is driven to violence in a decaying New York. Much like Joker, it offers a character study of a man on the edge and serves as a compelling exploration of mental health and societal neglect.

Falling Down follows an unemployed defense worker frustrated with the various flaws he sees in society, who begins to psychotically and violently lash out against them. Its examination of a man's descent into madness is akin to Arthur Fleck's transformation in Joker.

Also directed by Scorsese, The King of Comedy features Robert De Niro as Rupert Pupkin, an aspiring comedian with an unhealthy obsession with a talk-show host. It's a satirical take on celebrity worship and the quest for fame, themes that resonate with Joker's storyline.

One Hour Photo focuses on a lonely photo technician who becomes obsessed with a family whose photos he develops. The exploration of isolation and the quest for human connection are shared themes with Joker.