Movies like Wild at Heart

David Lynch's own Blue Velvet is a perfect follow-up for fans of Wild at Heart, as it delves into the underbelly of idyllic American life. Featuring a blend of horror, crime, and a surreal touch, Blue Velvet shares Lynch's trademark exploration of dark and disturbing narratives.

Yet another Lynch masterpiece, Mulholland Drive takes viewers on a labyrinthine journey through dreams and reality in Hollywood. This film’s neo-noir mystery and the erotic undertone will resonate with those riveted by the passionate intensity of Wild at Heart.

Directed by Tony Scott and written by Quentin Tarantino, True Romance offers a love-on-the-run storyline akin to Wild at Heart. Its quirky characters, violent yet romantic plot, and a star-studded cast ensure that it captures a similar cult appeal.

Mixing crime, horror, and road movie tropes, From Dusk Till Dawn, directed by Robert Rodriguez and written by Quentin Tarantino, offers an offbeat, genre-hopping journey that fans of Wild at Heart's own genre defiance will appreciate.

Directed by Terry Gilliam, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas plunges into the eccentric and the psychedelic. Followers of Lynch's off-kilter aesthetics and storytelling will likely find enjoyment in this drug-fueled odyssey into the American dream—or its breakdown.

Another David Lynch classic, Lost Highway is for those who appreciated the psychological twists and turns of Wild at Heart. Its noir narrative packed with suspense and the surreal will grip fans looking for a complex, mind-bending experience.

If Wild at Heart's story of lovers against the world appealed to you, Oliver Stone's Natural Born Killers will hit similar notes. The film's satirical take on media and violence echoes the boundary-pushing themes found in Lynch's works.