Movies like The Jacket

Shutter Island is a psychological thriller that shares The Jacket's themes of mental institutions, memory, and mind-twisting reality. In this Martin Scorsese film, Leonardo DiCaprio plays a U.S. Marshal investigating a psychiatric facility, only to confront his own psychological demons.

Donnie Darko has become a cult classic for its complex narrative and exploration of time travel, destiny, and mental illness. Audiences who appreciate The Jacket's dark atmosphere and psychological depth will likely be drawn to Donnie Darko's surreal storytelling.

Memento is a compelling narrative about a man suffering from short-term memory loss on a quest to solve his wife's murder. The non-linear storytelling and the protagonist's fractured psyche make it resonate with fans of the mind-bending aspects found in The Jacket.

Jacob's Ladder delves into the troubled mind of a Vietnam War veteran who experiences disturbing visions. This psychological horror with its twists and exploration of PTSD offers a similar descent into madness like The Jacket.

Like The Jacket, The Butterfly Effect features a protagonist who can travel through time to change his past, leading to unintended and often harrowing consequences. Both films ponder the implications of time travel on personal identity and fate.

Vanilla Sky, starring Tom Cruise, is a mind-twisting romance and science fiction drama where the lines between dreams and reality are blurred. It's another thought-provoking film for those who enjoy exploring the theme of altered reality as seen in The Jacket.

Identity is a mystery thriller where strangers stranded at a desolate motel discover they are connected in a deep, disturbing way. It shares with The Jacket a twist-filled plot and the investigation of one's self within the context of a psychological ordeal.

Stay is a psychological thriller about a psychiatrist whose reality is upended as he tries to prevent his patient from committing suicide. The film's dream-like narrative and exploration of perception will resonate with fans of The Jacket's psychological complexity.