Movies like The King of Comedy

American Psycho offers a sharp satire of 1980s yuppie culture, with a lead character that, like Rupert Pupkin, blurs the lines between fantasy and reality. Fans of The King of Comedy's deep character study and unsettling humor will appreciate the tone and execution of this film.

Directed by Martin Scorsese and featuring a landmark performance by Robert De Niro, Taxi Driver delves into the psyche of a disturbed loner, akin to the protagonist in The King of Comedy. Both movies provide a dark and unsettling portrait of isolation in an urban landscape.

Nightcrawler explores the ambitious yet morally dubious character of Louis Bloom, who shares the relentless determination and lack of boundaries demonstrated by Rupert Pupkin in The King of Comedy. Its dark humor and commentary on media ethics will resonate with audiences who enjoyed the themes of fame and obsession.

The Cable Guy's blend of comedy and psychological elements, packaged in a story about an overly clingy cable installer, will remind audiences of The King of Comedy's unsettling humor and focus on a character with blurred social boundaries and a hunger for close connections.

To Die For features Nicole Kidman as a woman obsessed with becoming a television star, echoing the desires for fame and recognition seen in The King of Comedy. The darkly comedic approach to ambition and celebrity will engage viewers looking for a similarity in tone and narrative.

Man on the Moon, a biopic of comedian Andy Kaufman, portrays the life of an unconventional performer whose offbeat humor and tendency to push boundaries remind audiences of The King of Comedy's Rupert Pupkin. The film provides another examination of fame and the artist's struggle for recognition.

This biographical spy comedy film delves into the purported double life of television producer and game show host Chuck Barris. Much like The King of Comedy, it explores the intersection of television fame and a character's slippery grip on reality.

In Observe and Report, Seth Rogen plays a mentally unstable mall cop with delusions of grandeur, a character trait that echoes the obsessive aspirations of Rupert Pupkin in The King of Comedy. The mix of dark comedy and character-driven narrative is well suited for fans of Scorsese's film.