Movies like The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

This Coen Brothers' adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's novel is as gripping as it is dark, presenting a brutal tale set in the deserts of West Texas. If you appreciate The Ballad of Buster Scruggs for its stark storytelling and bursts of violence, No Country for Old Men will impress with its tense atmosphere and philosophical musings on fate and morality.

This bold Tarantino take on the Spaghetti Western genre mixes bloody action with a sharp script and memorable characters. If you're drawn to The Ballad of Buster Scruggs for its stories of retribution and eccentric personalities, Django Unchained delivers with its own explosive and stylized tale of vengeance.

Quentin Tarantino's snowy Western thriller draws viewers into a tension-filled narrative where distrust and intrigue keep you guessing. If the darker, dialogue-driven segments of The Ballad of Buster Scruggs held your interest, The Hateful Eight's confined drama will keep you captivated.

Although not a Western, this Coen Brothers odyssey is infused with their unique blend of dark humor and eccentric characters. If the quirky storytelling and the folk soundtrack of The Ballad of Buster Scruggs caught your attention, O Brother, Where Art Thou?'s Depression-era journey is sure to entertain.

Clint Eastwood's Oscar-winning film is a somber reflection on the myths vs. the reality of the Old West. Its gritty approach to the genre and its exploration of the consequences of violence mirror some of The Ballad of Buster Scruggs' more serious undertones.

Another entry from the Coen Brothers, True Grit showcases their knack for Westerns with a more traditional structure. Featuring a stubborn young girl on a quest for revenge, and a grizzled, eye-patched marshal, its combination of adventure, humor, and stark violence will appeal to fans of the varied tales in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.

This modern Western remake thrills with its high-stakes plot, seasoned with moral ambiguity and intense character dynamics. Fans of The Ballad of Buster Scruggs will appreciate 3:10 to Yuma's blend of traditional Western themes and its tense cat-and-mouse chase.

Jim Jarmusch's Dead Man is an unconventional Western that explores existential themes through the journey of an accountant turned outlaw. Its black-and-white cinematography and surreal atmosphere create a poetic experience akin to the more contemplative vignettes in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.