20 Movies Like Demolition

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The Pursuit of Happyness

The Pursuit of Happyness
The Pursuit of Happyness
Internet Movie Database: 8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 67%
Metacritic: 64/100
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Runtime: 117 min
Genre: Biography, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 12 wins & 26 nominations total
Writer: Steve Conrad
Actors: Will Smith, Thandiwe Newton, Jaden Smith
Language: English, Cantonese
Country: United States
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“The Pursuit of Happyness” is a film based on a true story that follows the journey of a struggling salesman and single father as he overcomes homelessness and adversity to eventually achieve success and happiness for himself and his son. It explores themes of determination, resilience, and the pursuit of one’s dreams against all odds.

Up in the Air

Up in the Air
Up in the Air
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 90%
Metacritic: 83/100
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Runtime: 109 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Awards: Nominated for 6 Oscars. 75 wins & 171 nominations total
Writer: Walter Kirn, Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner
Actors: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Up in the Air” is a film about a corporate downsizer named Ryan Bingham who travels extensively for work, firing employees for a living. However, his life takes a turn when he forms an unexpected connection with a fellow traveler and reevaluates his solitary existence.

The Descendants

The Descendants
The Descendants
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 87%
Metacritic: 84/100
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Runtime: 115 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 65 wins & 148 nominations total
Writer: Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon, Jim Rash
Actors: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller
Language: English
Country: United States
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“The Descendants” is a drama film that follows Matt King, a wealthy lawyer and landowner in Hawaii, as he navigates the challenges of parenthood and family dynamics after his wife is left in a coma following a boating accident. Matt embarks on a journey to reconnect with his two daughters and make difficult decisions about the future of their family’s ancestral land.

Silver Linings Playbook

Silver Linings Playbook
Silver Linings Playbook
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Metacritic: 81/100
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Runtime: 122 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 89 wins & 148 nominations total
Writer: David O. Russell, Matthew Quick
Actors: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro
Language: English, Hindi
Country: United States
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“Silver Linings Playbook” is a romantic comedy-drama that follows Pat, a man with bipolar disorder, as he navigates life after a stint in a mental institution. He forms an unlikely bond with Tiffany, a young widow, as they help each other heal and find a silver lining in their lives.

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 52%
Metacritic: 54/100
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Runtime: 114 min
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Awards: 5 wins & 18 nominations
Writer: Steve Conrad, James Thurber
Actors: Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Jon Daly
Language: English, Spanish, Icelandic
Country: United States, United Kingdom
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“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” is a film about a daydreamer named Walter Mitty who embarks on a global adventure to find a missing photograph, pushing himself beyond his comfort zone and discovering the extraordinary in the ordinary. Along the way, he learns to embrace life and live in the present moment.

The Way Way Back

The Way Way Back
The Way Way Back
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Metacritic: 68/100
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Runtime: 103 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Awards: 5 wins & 31 nominations
Writer: Nat Faxon, Jim Rash
Actors: Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Allison Janney
Language: English
Country: United States
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“The Way Way Back” is a coming-of-age film that follows a shy 14-year-old boy named Duncan as he navigates the ups and downs of a summer vacation with his mother and her overbearing boyfriend. Through his job at a water park, Duncan finds solace and builds self-confidence, ultimately discovering his own voice and identity.

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 comedy-drama film about a dysfunctional family who embarks on a road trip to support their young daughter’s dream of participating in a beauty pageant. Along the way, they confront various challenges and discover the importance of love, acceptance, and personal growth.

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 forms a romantic relationship with a lifelike sex doll, using it as a means to cope with his emotional struggles. Through the support of his family and community, Lars learns valuable lessons about love, acceptance, and the power of human connection.

Stranger than Fiction

Stranger Than Fiction
Stranger Than Fiction
Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 73%
Metacritic: 67/100
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Runtime: 113 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Awards: 3 wins & 15 nominations
Writer: Zach Helm
Actors: Will Ferrell, Emma Thompson, Dustin Hoffman
Language: English
Country: United States, United Kingdom
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“Stranger than Fiction” is a film about a man named Harold Crick who suddenly starts hearing a narrator’s voice in his head, describing his every action and thought, leading him on a journey to figure out if he is a character in a story and how to change his fate.

Garden State

Garden State
Garden State
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
Metacritic: 67/100
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Runtime: 102 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Awards: 13 wins & 39 nominations
Writer: Zach Braff
Actors: Zach Braff, Peter Sarsgaard, Natalie Portman
Language: English, Klingon
Country: United States
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“Garden State” is a coming-of-age film about a young man named Andrew who returns to his hometown in New Jersey for his mother’s funeral, and finds himself confronting his past and discovering new connections and love along the way. The movie explores themes of self-discovery, redemption, and the search for meaning in life.

500 Days of Summer

500 Days of Summer
500 Days of Summer
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 85%
Metacritic: 76/100
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Runtime: 95 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Awards: 17 wins & 58 nominations
Writer: Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber
Actors: Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Geoffrey Arend
Language: English, French, Swedish
Country: United States
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“500 Days of Summer” is a romantic comedy-drama that follows the nonlinear story of Tom Hansen, a hopeless romantic who falls in love with Summer Finn, a woman who doesn’t believe in love. The film explores their tumultuous relationship, highlighting the highs and lows of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Internet Movie Database: 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 85%
Metacritic: 67/100
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Runtime: 103 min
Genre: Drama
Awards: 19 wins & 51 nominations
Writer: Stephen Chbosky
Actors: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller
Language: English
Country: United States
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“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” is a coming-of-age drama film that follows an introverted high school freshman named Charlie as he navigates friendships, love, and personal struggles. Through his experiences with a group of misfit friends, Charlie learns about the complexities of life, self-discovery, and the importance of embracing one’s true self.

About Time

About Time
About Time
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 71%
Metacritic: 55/100
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Runtime: 123 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Awards: 3 wins & 9 nominations
Writer: Richard Curtis
Actors: Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy
Language: English
Country: United States, United Kingdom
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“About Time” is a romantic comedy-drama about a young man who discovers he can time travel and uses this ability to find love. As he navigates through life, he learns valuable lessons about making the most of every moment and cherishing the people and experiences that truly matter.

The Spectacular Now

The Spectacular Now
The Spectacular Now
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Metacritic: 82/100
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Runtime: 95 min
Genre: Drama, Romance
Awards: 9 wins & 32 nominations
Writer: Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber, Tim Tharp
Actors: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Kyle Chandler
Language: English
Country: United States
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“The Spectacular Now” is a coming-of-age drama about a charismatic and popular high school senior named Sutter Keely, who forms an unlikely connection with a shy and introverted girl named Aimee Finecky, as they navigate the complexities of love, self-discovery, and the transition into adulthood.”

Ruby Sparks

Ruby Sparks
Ruby Sparks
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 79%
Metacritic: 67/100
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Runtime: 104 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Awards: 1 win & 11 nominations
Writer: Zoe Kazan
Actors: Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Annette Bening
Language: English, French
Country: United States
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“Ruby Sparks” is a romantic comedy-drama about a struggling writer who creates his dream woman through his writing, only to have her come to life and challenge his perception of love and control. As he navigates their relationship, he must confront the consequences of his power and the boundaries between fiction and reality.

The Fundamentals of Caring

The Fundamentals of Caring
The Fundamentals of Caring
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 77%
Metacritic: 55/100
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Runtime: 97 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Awards: 4 nominations
Writer: Rob Burnett, Jonathan Evison
Actors: Craig Roberts, Paul Rudd, Selena Gomez
Language: English
Country: United States
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“The Fundamentals of Caring” is a heartwarming comedy-drama about a man who becomes a caregiver for a teenage boy with muscular dystrophy. Together, they embark on a road trip that helps them both confront their fears and find a renewed sense of purpose in life.

The Skeleton Twins

The Skeleton Twins
The Skeleton Twins
Internet Movie Database: 6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
Metacritic: 74/100
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Runtime: 93 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Awards: 4 wins & 12 nominations
Writer: Craig Johnson, Mark Heyman
Actors: Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Luke Wilson
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States
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“The Skeleton Twins is a dark comedy-drama film that follows estranged twins, Maggie and Milo, as they reunite and confront their troubled pasts. Through their shared struggles with depression and identity, they find solace and support in each other, ultimately rediscovering the importance of family and connection.”

Beginners

Beginners
Beginners
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
Metacritic: 81/100
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Runtime: 105 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 36 wins & 30 nominations total
Writer: Mike Mills
Actors: Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer, Mélanie Laurent
Language: English, French
Country: United States
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“Beginners” is a heartfelt film that follows Oliver, a young man who navigates through the complexities of love and relationships after his father comes out as gay and his mother passes away. Through flashbacks and present-day events, Oliver learns to embrace his own identity and find happiness amidst the challenges of life.

The Kids Are All Right

The Kids Are All Right
The Kids Are All Right
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Metacritic: 86/100
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Runtime: 106 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Awards: Nominated for 4 Oscars. 29 wins & 133 nominations total
Writer: Lisa Cholodenko, Stuart Blumberg
Actors: Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo
Language: English
Country: United States, France
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“The Kids Are All Right” is a drama-comedy film that follows the story of a lesbian couple whose family dynamics are tested when their two teenage children seek out their biological father. The film explores themes of love, identity, and the complexities of modern family relationships.

The Station Agent

The Station Agent
The Station Agent
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 94%
Metacritic: 81/100
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Runtime: 89 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Awards: Won 1 BAFTA Award29 wins & 31 nominations total
Writer: Tom McCarthy
Actors: Peter Dinklage, Patricia Clarkson, Bobby Cannavale
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States
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“The Station Agent” is a drama-comedy film about a man named Finbar, who is a train enthusiast and moves to a small town to live in an abandoned train station. He forms unexpected friendships with the locals, as they navigate their own personal struggles and find solace in each other’s company.

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