20 Movies Like Bernie

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The Grand Budapest Hotel

The Grand Budapest Hotel
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Internet Movie Database: 8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Metacritic: 88/100
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Runtime: 99 min
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Awards: Won 4 Oscars. 135 wins & 226 nominations total
Writer: Stefan Zweig, Wes Anderson, Hugo Guinness
Actors: Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric
Language: English, French, German
Country: United States, Germany
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“The Grand Budapest Hotel” is a comedic film that follows the adventures of a legendary concierge and his young apprentice as they become embroiled in a murder mystery and a battle over a priceless Renaissance painting in a fictional European hotel during the early 20th century.

Fargo

Fargo
Fargo
Internet Movie Database: 8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 94%
Metacritic: 86/100
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Runtime: 98 min
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Awards: Won 2 Oscars. 83 wins & 58 nominations total
Writer: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Actors: William H. Macy, Frances McDormand, Steve Buscemi
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States
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The Fargo movie is a dark comedy crime film about a car salesman who hires two criminals to kidnap his wife in order to extort money from his wealthy father-in-law, but their plan goes awry leading to a series of violent and unpredictable events in a small Minnesota town.

Little Miss Sunshine

Little Miss Sunshine
Little Miss Sunshine
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Metacritic: 80/100
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Runtime: 101 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Awards: Won 2 Oscars. 72 wins & 112 nominations total
Writer: Michael Arndt
Actors: Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Little Miss Sunshine” is a heartwarming comedy-drama about a dysfunctional family on a road trip to support their young daughter’s dream of winning a beauty pageant. Along the way, they confront their own personal struggles and learn the importance of love, acceptance, and chasing dreams.

American Psycho

American Psycho
American Psycho
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 68%
Metacritic: 64/100
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Runtime: 102 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Horror
Awards: 7 wins & 11 nominations
Writer: Bret Easton Ellis, Mary Harron, Guinevere Turner
Actors: Christian Bale, Justin Theroux, Josh Lucas
Language: English, Spanish, Cantonese
Country: United States
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The American Psycho movie follows a wealthy and successful investment banker named Patrick Bateman, who leads a double life as a sadistic serial killer in 1980s New York City. The film explores Bateman’s obsession with materialism, status, and his descent into madness.

The Big Lebowski

The Big Lebowski
The Big Lebowski
Internet Movie Database: 8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 80%
Metacritic: 71/100
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Runtime: 117 min
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Awards: 5 wins & 18 nominations
Writer: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Actors: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore
Language: English, German, Hebrew, Spanish
Country: United Kingdom, United States
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“The Big Lebowski” is a cult comedy film about a laid-back slacker known as “The Dude” who becomes entangled in a case of mistaken identity and seeks restitution for his soiled rug. Alongside his bowling buddies, The Dude navigates a surreal and absurd journey through Los Angeles, encountering eccentric characters and unraveling a convoluted plot.

A Serious Man

A Serious Man
A Serious Man
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 89%
Metacritic: 88/100
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Runtime: 106 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 17 wins & 80 nominations total
Writer: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Actors: Michael Stuhlbarg, Richard Kind, Sari Lennick
Language: English, Yiddish, Hebrew
Country: United Kingdom, France, United States
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“A Serious Man” is a dark comedy-drama film directed by the Coen Brothers, following the life of a physics professor in the 1960s whose life begins to unravel as he faces a series of personal and professional challenges, leading him to question his faith and the meaning of life.

Burn After Reading

Burn After Reading
Burn After Reading
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 78%
Metacritic: 63/100
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Runtime: 96 min
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 3 BAFTA 8 wins & 32 nominations total
Writer: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Actors: Brad Pitt, Frances McDormand, George Clooney
Language: English
Country: United States, United Kingdom, France
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“Burn After Reading” is a dark comedy film about a group of eccentric characters who stumble upon a disc containing sensitive information from a former CIA analyst. As they try to exploit the situation for personal gain, their actions spiral into a convoluted and absurd chain of events.

In Bruges

In Bruges
In Bruges
Internet Movie Database: 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 85%
Metacritic: 67/100
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Runtime: 107 min
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 24 wins & 55 nominations total
Writer: Martin McDonagh
Actors: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ciarán Hinds
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States
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“In Bruges” is about two hitmen, Ray and Ken, who are sent to the Belgian city of Bruges after a job goes wrong. While waiting for further instructions, they explore the city and confront their own guilt and morality amidst a series of dark and unexpected events.

The Lobster

The Lobster
The Lobster
Internet Movie Database: 7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 87%
Metacritic: 82/100
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Runtime: 119 min
Genre: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 33 wins & 84 nominations total
Writer: Yorgos Lanthimos, Efthimis Filippou
Actors: Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Jessica Barden
Language: English, French, Greek
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom, Greece, France, Netherlands, United States, Belgium
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“The Lobster” is a dystopian black comedy film set in a society where single people are given 45 days to find a romantic partner or risk being transformed into an animal of their choice. The film explores themes of love, conformity, and the pressures of societal expectations.

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Internet Movie Database: 8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 90%
Metacritic: 88/100
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Runtime: 115 min
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Awards: Won 2 Oscars. 132 wins & 233 nominations total
Writer: Martin McDonagh
Actors: Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States
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“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” is a dark comedy-drama about a grieving mother who rents three billboards to challenge the local police department’s failure to solve her daughter’s murder, leading to a series of unexpected consequences and conflicts in a small town.

The Nice Guys

The Nice Guys
The Nice Guys
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Metacritic: 70/100
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Runtime: 116 min
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Awards: 9 wins & 34 nominations
Writer: Shane Black, Anthony Bagarozzi
Actors: Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Angourie Rice
Language: English, German
Country: United States
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“The Nice Guys” is a comedy-action film set in 1970s Los Angeles, following a mismatched duo—a private investigator and a hired enforcer—who team up to solve the case of a missing girl and uncover a conspiracy involving the porn industry and government corruption.

Seven Psychopaths

Seven Psychopaths
Seven Psychopaths
Internet Movie Database: 7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 83%
Metacritic: 66/100
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Runtime: 110 min
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award3 wins & 21 nominations total
Writer: Martin McDonagh
Actors: Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell
Language: English, Vietnamese
Country: United Kingdom, United States
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“Seven Psychopaths” is a dark comedy film about a struggling screenwriter who becomes entangled in a web of violence and chaos when his eccentric friends kidnap a gangster’s beloved dog. As they navigate through a series of unpredictable events, the line between fiction and reality blurs, leading to a wild and unpredictable climax.

The Royal Tenenbaums

The Royal Tenenbaums
The Royal Tenenbaums
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 81%
Metacritic: 76/100
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Runtime: 110 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 11 wins & 46 nominations total
Writer: Wes Anderson, Owen Wilson
Actors: Gene Hackman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Anjelica Huston
Language: English, Italian
Country: United States
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“The Royal Tenenbaums is a dark comedy film that follows the dysfunctional and eccentric Tenenbaum family as they navigate their complicated relationships and personal struggles, all while dealing with the unexpected return of their estranged patriarch, Royal Tenenbaum.”

Adaptation

Adaptation
Adaptation
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Runtime: 90 min
Genre: Documentary, Action
Awards: N/A
Writer: Jake Thomas
Actors: Christian Bagg, Cole Bernier, Rob Buren
Language: English
Country: Canada
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“Adaptation” is a film that follows a struggling screenwriter named Charlie Kaufman as he tries to adapt a non-fiction book about orchids into a screenplay, while also exploring his own personal and creative struggles. The movie blurs the lines between reality and fiction, delving into themes of identity, artistic expression, and the challenges of adaptation.

The Truman Show

The Truman Show
The Truman Show
Internet Movie Database: 8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 94%
Metacritic: 90/100
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Runtime: 103 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 3 Oscars. 40 wins & 69 nominations total
Writer: Andrew Niccol
Actors: Jim Carrey, Ed Harris, Laura Linney
Language: English
Country: United States
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“The Truman Show is about a man named Truman Burbank who unknowingly lives his entire life inside a constructed reality TV show, with his every move being broadcasted to the world. As Truman begins to question the artificiality of his world, he embarks on a journey to break free from the control and discover the truth.”

Lars and the Real Girl

Lars and the Real Girl
Lars and the Real Girl
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 81%
Metacritic: 70/100
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Runtime: 106 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 7 wins & 36 nominations total
Writer: Nancy Oliver
Actors: Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer, Paul Schneider
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States, Canada
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“Lars and the Real Girl” is a heartwarming comedy-drama about a socially awkward man named Lars who develops a delusion that a life-sized doll is his girlfriend, and his supportive community’s efforts to help him heal and find happiness.

The Death of Stalin

The Death of Stalin
The Death of Stalin
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 95%
Metacritic: 88/100
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Runtime: 107 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, History
Awards: Nominated for 2 BAFTA 18 wins & 40 nominations total
Writer: Fabien Nury, Thierry Robin, Armando Iannucci
Actors: Steve Buscemi, Simon Russell Beale, Jeffrey Tambor
Language: English
Country: France, United Kingdom, Belgium, Canada, United States
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“The Death of Stalin” is a dark comedy film that depicts the chaotic power struggle among Soviet officials following the death of dictator Joseph Stalin. As they jockey for position and control, the film satirically explores the absurdity and brutality of Soviet politics during this tumultuous period.

The Favourite

The Favourite
The Favourite
Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
Metacritic: 91/100
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Runtime: 119 min
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 186 wins & 355 nominations total
Writer: Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara
Actors: Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz
Language: English
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom, United States
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“The Favourite” is a historical black comedy-drama film set in 18th century England, revolving around the power struggle between two cousins, Sarah Churchill and Abigail Masham, as they compete to be the favorite of Queen Anne. The film explores themes of manipulation, ambition, and desire for control in a darkly humorous and visually stunning manner.

Jojo Rabbit

Jojo Rabbit
Jojo Rabbit
Internet Movie Database: 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 80%
Metacritic: 58/100
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Runtime: 108 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, War
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 52 wins & 192 nominations total
Writer: Christine Leunens, Taika Waititi
Actors: Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson
Language: English, German
Country: Czech Republic, New Zealand, United States
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“Jojo Rabbit” is a satirical comedy-drama set during World War II, following a young German boy named Jojo whose imaginary friend is Adolf Hitler. As Jojo navigates his indoctrination into the Hitler Youth, his beliefs are challenged when he discovers a Jewish girl hiding in his attic.

The Disaster Artist

The Disaster Artist
The Disaster Artist
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Metacritic: 76/100
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Runtime: 104 min
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 32 wins & 84 nominations total
Writer: Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber, Greg Sestero
Actors: James Franco, Dave Franco, Ari Graynor
Language: English
Country: United States
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“The Disaster Artist” is a biographical comedy-drama film that tells the story of the making of the 2003 cult film “The Room,” widely regarded as one of the worst movies ever made. It follows the eccentric filmmaker Tommy Wiseau and his friendship with actor Greg Sestero as they navigate the challenges and absurdities of creating their passion project.

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