Movies like Southland Tales

Like Southland Tales, Donnie Darko is directed by Richard Kelly and features a complex, non-linear narrative rich with philosophical inquiries and science fiction elements. Fans of the dark, surreal atmosphere and the psychological depth of Southland Tales may find similar qualities in Donnie Darko.

Focusing on a nonlinear narrative and the fragility of memory and identity, Michel Gondry's Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind offers a similarly intricate story coupled with emotional depth, which might intrigue those who are drawn to Southland Tales' speculative and cerebral elements.

David Lynch's Mulholland Drive presents a dreamlike narrative structure and complex, intertwining storylines as seen in Southland Tales. Fans of surreal storytelling and cryptic plotlines that demand the viewer's active interpretation might equally appreciate Mulholland Drive.

Paul Thomas Anderson's Magnolia intertwines multiple characters' stories within the San Fernando Valley, which bears a resemblance to Southland Tales' ensemble cast and interwoven plots. Its ambitious scope and exploration of coincidence and fate are likely to resonate with Southland Tales' audience.

Directed by Terry Gilliam, Brazil offers a satirical, dystopian vision of the future with imaginative visuals and a quirky sense of humor that aligns with Southland Tales' depiction of a society on the brink of collapse. Gilliam's influence is noticeable in Kelly's work, making Brazil an intriguing companion piece.

With its multiple interlinked stories spanning various time periods, Cloud Atlas directed by the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer, presents a grandiose, layered narrative that echoes the ambitious crossover of character arcs in Southland Tales. Its exploration of how actions impact individual lives across time and space can be a riveting experience for like-minded viewers.

This movie, directed by Charlie Kaufman, features a similarly ambitious storytelling style with layers of meta-narratives and an examination of identity and existence. Viewers who appreciate the mind-bending narrative and the commentary on human nature in Southland Tales will likely be captivated by Synecdoche, New York.

Darren Aronofsky's The Fountain is another film that combines multiple storylines across different times and places, weaving them into a single narrative about love, mortality, and the search for meaning – themes that are also explored in the esoteric and complex nature of Southland Tales.