Movies like Poor Things
12 films like Poor Things (2023), Kinds of Kindness, The Favourite, Bugonia among them. They're picked by what the story is about and what each shares with Poor Things: its director, cast, franchise or setting.
2023 · 141 min · Comedy, Drama, Romance. An account of the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter.
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Kinds of Kindness
Also directed by Yorgos Lanthimos · Also stars Emma Stone and Willem DafoeA man seeks to break free from his predetermined path, a cop questions his wife's demeanor after her return from a supposed drowning, and a woman searches for an extraordinary individual prophesied to become a renowned spiritual g...
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The Favourite
Also directed by Yorgos Lanthimos · Also stars Emma StoneIn early 18th-century England, the status quo at the court is upset when a new servant arrives and endears herself to a frail Queen Anne.
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Bugonia
Also directed by Yorgos Lanthimos · Also stars Emma StoneTwo conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.
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The Banshees of Inisherin
Also comedy and dramaTwo lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them.
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The Lobster
Also directed by Yorgos LanthimosIn a dystopian near future, according to the laws of The City, single people are taken to The Hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in 45 days or they're transformed into beasts and sent off into The Woods.
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Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
Also comedy and dramaA washed-up superhero actor attempts to revive his fading career by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway production.
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Disobedience
Also dramaA woman returns to her Orthodox Jewish community that shunned her for her attraction to a female childhood friend. Once back, their passions reignite as they explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality.
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The Menu
Also comedyA young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.
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The Wonder
Also dramaA tale of two strangers who transform each other's lives, a psychological thriller, and a story of love pitted against evil.
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The Grand Budapest Hotel
Also comedy and dramaA writer encounters the owner of an aging high-class hotel, who tells him of his early years serving as a lobby boy in the hotel's glorious years under an exceptional concierge.
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Sanctuary
Also drama and romanceHal attempts to end his secret relationship with dominatrix Rebecca. A battle of wills ensues over the course of one incredibly fraught night, with both struggling to keep the upper hand as the power dynamics swing wildly back and...
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Is This Thing On?
Also comedy and dramaAs their marriage unravels, Alex faces middle age and divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene. Meanwhile, his wife Tess confronts sacrifices made for their family, forcing them to navigate co-parenting and identi...
