Movies like Subway Stories (1997)
If you're looking for some great movies that are a lot like Subway Stories, here is our list of similar films:
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    1. New York, I Love You

    #203 most popular movie yesterday

    New York, I Love You is an anthology film consisting of eleven short films, each set in New York City and directed by a different filmmaker. Fans of Subway Stories will appreciate the exploration of love and connection across the diverse streets of New York, echoing the intimate and varied feel of the subway vignettes.

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    2. Magnolia

    #738 most popular movie yesterday

    Magnolia is an epic mosaic of interrelated characters in search of happiness, forgiveness, and meaning in the San Fernando Valley. Sharing Subway Stories' penchant for an encompassing urban tapestry, this film offers a compelling dive into its characters' lives and the serendipitous nature of their intersections.

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    3. Coffee and Cigarettes

    #2,654 most popular movie yesterday

    Coffee and Cigarettes is a collection of short films that are all conversations over coffee and cigarettes. The black and white aesthetic and slice-of-life dialogues resemble Subway Stories' approach to storytelling, providing raw and nuanced examinations of everyday encounters.

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    4. Short Cuts

    #3,855 most popular movie yesterday

    Short Cuts captures the complexity of everyday life in Los Angeles, oscillating between tragedy and comedy. This Robert Altman film mirrors Subway Stories' anthology format and its emphasis on the spontaneous connections and disconnections of people within a city.

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    5. Night on Earth

    #3,867 most popular movie yesterday

    Night on Earth strings together five stories occurring simultaneously in taxicabs in different cities around the world. The confined setting of taxi interplays with the narratives much like the subway setting does in Subway Stories, giving a glimpse into human interactions and urban culture.

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    6. Slacker

    #4,146 most popular movie yesterday

    Slacker presents a day in the life of Austin, Texas among its social outcasts and eccentric characters. The nonlinear structure and the lack of a central character create a mosaic of human experiences not unlike Subway Stories, which also showcases an array of personalities encountered in an urban setting.

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    7. Smoke

    #4,468 most popular movie yesterday

    Smoke centers around the lives of several characters in Brooklyn, linked by their connection to a smoke shop and its owner. This film's focus on the intersections of a diverse cast's stories will resonate with viewers who enjoy the interconnectivity of urban tales told in Subway Stories.