Movies like My New Gun

American Beauty delves deeply into the dysfunctional underbelly of suburban America, offering a blend of satire, drama, and dark comedy. Like My New Gun, it challenges the audience's perceptions of normalcy and the pursuit of happiness in suburbia.

This black comedy starring Nicole Kidman as a fame-obsessed weather presenter who will do anything to achieve her dreams will resonate with My New Gun fans for its sharp critique of ambition and the twisted American dream, all set within a suburban backdrop.

Although more of a road movie, Little Miss Sunshine provides a look at a dysfunctional family with a comedic yet poignant touch that viewers of My New Gun might appreciate for its satirical approach to the challenges of family life.

This satirical take on the classic television family brings a quirky sense of humor similar to that of My New Gun. If you appreciated the comic elements and the blending of innocence with dark undertones from My New Gun, The Brady Bunch Movie's subversion of suburbia will surely resonate.

Directed by John Waters, Serial Mom presents a twisted and darkly comedic look at the suburban lifestyle. It shares with My New Gun the theme of a seemingly normal suburbanite engaging in unexpected criminal behavior, making it a great recommendation for fans of the latter.

Election offers a sharp satire of suburban life and the ambitious pursuits of its characters, akin to the style found in My New Gun. The film's darkly comedic elements and social commentary will appeal to those who enjoyed the biting humor and societal observations of My New Gun.

For those drawn to the darker and more dramatic aspects of suburban life as portrayed in My New Gun, The Ice Storm provides an intense and moody examination of family dynamics and the disillusionment often found beneath the surface of the American suburb.

Starring Jennifer Aniston, The Good Girl captures the restlessness and intricacies of small-town life, similar to the atmosphere in My New Gun. Its exploration of personal discontent and dark humor will appeal to fans of suburban dramedies.