Movies like Swimming with Sharks

While American Psycho ventures more into the psychological thriller genre, its biting social commentary on the soullessness and materialism prevalent in 1980s corporate culture will appeal to fans who appreciate the darker, more twisted aspects of Swimming with Sharks.

The Devil Wears Prada provides a look at the demanding and brutal world of fashion, much like Swimming with Sharks does with film. The movie offers a compelling story about power dynamics and working under a notoriously tyrannical figure, mirroring the mentor-mentee relationship in Swimming with Sharks.

The pressures of a competitive work environment come to a boiling point in Glengarry Glen Ross. Its portrayal of desperate salesmen and their interactions with a merciless management will strike a chord with those who appreciate the power games and toxicity of Swimming with Sharks.

For a comedic spin on the theme of working under a horrendous employer, Horrible Bosses delivers laughs alongside the frustration and schemes to get back at the oppressive bosses, something that fans of Swimming with Sharks' dark humor and office politics will enjoy.

Barton Fink is a dark, surreal exploration of a writer's struggle in 1940s Hollywood. The film’s atmospheric tension and creative angst offer a peculiar take on the film industry that should intrigue viewers fascinated by Swimming with Sharks' behind-the-scenes drama.

In The Player, the cutthroat nature of Hollywood gets dissected through satire and dark humor, akin to Swimming with Sharks. With a focus on studio executives and the vicious backstabbing world of movie making, fans will find a similar distaste for the film industry's dark side.

Delving into the world of a charming tobacco lobbyist, Thank You for Smoking delivers wit and satire on controversial industries. This movie's clever storytelling and moral ambiguity are sure to captivate those who relish the manipulative character dynamics in Swimming with Sharks.