Movies like Shooting Vegetarians
If you like "Shooting Vegetarians" you are looking for independent film and dark comedy movies about / with vegetarian, skateboard, father son relationship, butcher, punk rock, rebellion and self discovery themes of Comedy and Drama genre shot in USA.
Find your next favorite and similar movies in two steps:
1. Identify all themes of interest from this film (block below).
2. Look for them in the presented list.
Shooting Vegetarians (2005)
147
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 76 min.
Story:
Neil, a punk rock vegetarian, is being forced to go into the family butcher business. He decides to save the world instead.
Style:
independent film, dark comedy
Plot:
vegetarian, skateboard, father son relationship, butcher, punk rock, rebellion, self discovery, satire, family conflict, moral dilemma, identity crisis, animal rights, anti establishment, counterculture, existential crisis, redemption, coming of age, activism, youth culture, street life, urban, absurdism, visionary, small town, political commentary ...
Movie in categories
Most similar movies to Shooting Vegetarians
The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out dark comedy, independent film, emotional and realistic films with plots about coming of age, identity crisis, satire, urban, self discovery, slice of life and identity mostly in Drama, Comedy and Thriller genres. Some movies like Shooting Vegetarians: Drunk Bus (2020), Don Peyote (2014), Scumrock (2002), CXL (2012), Achcham Madam Naanam Payirppu (2022). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min.
Story:
A directionless, young campus bus driver and a punk rock Samoan security guard named Pineapple form an unlikely kinship as they navigate the unpredictable late shift known as the "drunk bus." Together, they break out of their endless loop ...
Style:
road movie, dark comedy, captivating, satirical, entertaining ...
Plot:
friendship, punk, punk rock, coming of age, driver, satire, adult humor, friends, silly humor, escapades, unlikely friendships, college campus ...
Similarity:
95%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
An ordinary guy delves deep into counterculture, conspiracy theories and the like as he tries to discern the structure of society.
Style:
surreal, psychological, dark comedy, semi serious, humorous ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
obsession, conspiracy theory, disorder, losing-it hero, stoner, friendship, wedding preparations and rituals, apocalypse, doomsday, drug use, counterculture, marijuana ...
Time:
year 2012, 21st century
Place:
usa
Similarity:
84%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 79 min.
Story:
A pretentious underground filmmaker struggles with his masterpiece while a scuzzy punkoid chick tries to keep her band from fading into obscurity.
Style:
postmodern, experimental, black and white
Plot:
coming of age, underground, punk, aspiration, creative block, filmmaking, ambition, obsession, outsider, subculture, punk rock, counterculture ...
Similarity:
75%
28
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Story:
This poignant and darkly comedic debut feature from Sean Gillane focuses on Nolan, an aspiring writer who feels stuck. He is frustrated with his career, his relationships, the world and ultimately with himself. Unable to keep from displaying his ...
Style:
existential, dark comedy, psychological, melancholic
Plot:
character study, self discovery, identity crisis, loneliness, alienation, obsession, isolation, bittersweet, mental breakdown, modern life, personal growth, realism ...
Similarity:
63%
Movie in collections
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 80 min.
Story:
The story revolves around a teenager from a conservative family who struggles to strike a balance between societal expectations and personal desires. According to the popular adage, Achcham (Fear), Madam (Innocence), Naanam (Coyness), Payirppu ...
Style:
psychological, captivating, thrilling, realistic, emotional
Plot:
coming of age, female protagonist, gender roles, social commentary, adolescence vs adulthood, grownups, satire, women's issues, patriarchy, moral dilemma, slice of life, conformity ...
Place:
india
Similarity:
59%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 71 min.
Story:
A group of Staten Island radicals lead by ex-philosophy student Marie and her boozy filmmaker boyfriend Nick attempt to kidnap the CEO of the Leo Corporation but instead accidentally capture Daniel, a nutty small time accountant. With Daniel in ...
Style:
dark comedy, satirical, black comedy, tense, ironic ...
Plot:
kidnapping, satire, hostage situation, mistaken identity, dark humor, political satire, hippie commune, moral ambiguity, love triangle, rebellion, intimate, deadpan ...
Similarity:
57%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
Kristabelle, still living with her Mother cuts herself to feel alive. Her Mother, addicted to plastic surgery also cuts herself trying to maintain her youth. Through the help of a pot smoking young lover, a newly sober British stand up comic and ...
Style:
melancholic, independent film, art house, dark comedy, black comedy
Plot:
mother daughter relationship, self harm, plastic surgery, mental health, family conflict, addiction, identity crisis, coming of age, slice of life, illness, mental illness, urban ...
Similarity:
57%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Levi Layton is tired of his small town life and his workaholic father, but finds his way out when he receives a large inheritance. Eighteen years old and armed with $100,000, the life he wants is just a midnight escape away.
Style:
melancholic, tense, independent film
Plot:
escape, small town, teenager, father son relationship, coming of age, self discovery, loss of innocence, family conflict, friendship, inheritance, young adult, identity crisis ...
Similarity:
54%
Movie in collections
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
As he strives to make it on his own, Nick Ramsey has alienated his father by rejecting his upbringing and lifestyle. Now 25, Nick has been rejected by his girlfriend and vows to turn his life around.
Style:
crime drama, realistic, emotional, intense, tension ...
Plot:
family drama, family conflict, father son relationship, moral dilemma, self discovery, identity crisis, redemption, male protagonist, second chance, blue collar, regret, working class ...
Similarity:
52%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
After one of the founding partners at a prestigious Chicago law firm suddenly dies, his co-founding partner, the rather eccentric Richard Hedd is charged with deciding who will become the next partner. Planning to take six months off sailing around ...
Style:
dark comedy
Plot:
privilege, compassion, law firm, personal growth, interracial relations, sacrifice, social commentary, moral dilemma, competition, elitism, character study, lawyer ...
Place:
chicago
Similarity:
50%
403
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: France, Belgium
Duration: 88 min.
Story:
Tom, 16, is a sensitive teenager who is about to enter a new high school after being expelled. He intends to find his place, make friends and seduce the girl he loves. Tom needs the support of his older brother, Leo, a true mentor, who is working to ...
Style:
psychological, satirical, disturbing, captivating, emotional ...
Audience:
teen drama
Plot:
high school, high school life, teenager, mentor, adolescence, coming of age, lifestyle, brothers, teenage boy, satire, schoolboy, teenage life ...
Similarity:
48%
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
This oddball counterculture comedy/drama follows Zalman King through a series of kooky misadventures while he searches for his life's purpose in New York City.
Style:
independent film, art house, satirical, experimental, avant garde
Plot:
self discovery, counterculture, character study, slice of life, beat generation, city life, identity crisis, fashion, young adult, voice over narration, absurdism, idealism ...
Time:
year 1971
Place:
new york, manhattan new york city
Similarity:
48%
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
A wealthy teenager from New York City tries to win over his activist crush by traveling to Texas and befriending a would-be mass shooter.
Style:
dark comedy, indie film, satirical, ironic
Plot:
activism, satire, social commentary, coming of age, unlikely friendships, male friendship, mass murder, teenager, moral ambiguity, youth culture, class differences, identity crisis ...
Place:
texas, new york
Similarity:
47%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min.
Story:
An intelligent, white-washed black youth adopted by a Caucasian family has a crisis of ethnic identity while growing up in white suburbia with his urban culture obsessed, white best friend.
Style:
psychological, thrilling, captivating
Plot:
interracial relations, satire, identity crisis, stereotypes, social satire, african american, racial stereotype, interracial, life, social issues, relationships, social problems ...
Similarity:
44%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: China, USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
When party girl Sasha Li blows through most of her trust fund, she is cut off by her father and forced to go back to China and work for the family toy business.
Style:
semi serious, captivating, disturbing, comedy drama, realistic ...
Plot:
female protagonist, father daughter relationship, satire, businessman, culture clash, money problems, family business, rich, rich woman, rich girl, family relations, family problems ...
Time:
2010s
Similarity:
42%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Story:
A zombie-obsessed, special needs adult searches for his long lost mother; meanwhile, he befriends a Korean family and a drug-dealing gang who compete to teach him the meaning of family; but in the end, he teaches them all the powerful lesson of ...
Style:
dark comedy, emotional, independent film, black comedy, uplifting ...
Plot:
thanksgiving, zombie, friendship, forgiveness, family drama, search for mother, apocalypse, redemption, bittersweet, heartwarming, obsession, satire ...
Similarity:
42%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Family is an institution. Sometimes, you gotta break out. This is the story of how 17-year-old Candy finds the courage to walk away from everything she's ever known with the hope of discovering a better tomorrow.
Style:
emotional, realistic, independent film, period piece
Plot:
hopes, teenager, coming of age, family conflict, grownups, family drama, personal growth, female protagonist, self discovery, resilience, working class, optimism ...
Time:
80s
Similarity:
41%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
Darren goes to Hollywood to tackle his dream of becoming an A-list movie star. However, once he gets there his dreams are crushed once he realizes the life of an actor isn't all of the glitz and glamour he had hoped. When Darren is mistaken for ...
Style:
comedy drama, satirical, cynical
Plot:
celebrity culture, aspiring actor, hollywood, mistaken identity, showbiz, paparazzi, ambition, satire, behind the scenes, bittersweet, identity crisis, fame ...
Place:
los angeles
Similarity:
41%
Movie in collections
144
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 101 min.
Story:
A basketball-savvy teen reluctantly agrees to coach a brilliant but self-centered tech whiz who has lost everything when her startup goes bust and personal life is left in ruins. Discovering that success at her new job depends on becoming a team ...
Style:
comedy drama, inspirational, feel good, lighthearted
Audience:
family friendly, teens
Plot:
basketball, teamwork, redemption, workplace, underdog, office politics, coming of age, female protagonist, team building, personal growth, coach, friendship ...
Similarity:
40%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 125 min.
Story:
Four friends deemed 'losers' face immense pressure from parents and society upon entering adulthood. Their emotional tale sees them embark on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance, where love ultimately triumphs over judgment.
Style:
emotional, heartfelt, uplifting, realistic, family saga ...
Plot:
coming of age, youth, friendship, self discovery, personal growth, identity, family drama, acceptance, adulthood, social commentary, male bonding, slice of life ...
Similarity:
39%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: France
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
Mathias is an anarchist who lives with his 27 year old son, Michel, in late 1960s type communal weirdness.
Style:
art house, reflective, independent film, period piece, existential ...
Plot:
character study, counterculture, commune, father son relationship, anti establishment, slice of life, anarchism, moral ambiguity, slow burn, youth culture, family drama, mature ...
Time:
70s
Place:
france
Similarity:
39%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Purgatory Comics tells the story of a young woman named Cola who runs from her adult responsibilities and hides in a failing comic book store. This leaves Cola to question how long she can hide from her complicated past.
Style:
emotional, realistic, contemplative, melancholic, independent film
Plot:
comic book, self discovery, identity crisis, female protagonist, intimate, coming of age, runaway, isolation, personal growth, slice of life, everyday life, escape ...
Similarity:
37%
Genre: Comedy
Country: India
Duration: 121 min.
Story:
A seemingly normal person's dual life is upended when he becomes infamous overnight. He struggles to reconcile his new public persona with his true self.
Style:
emotional, realistic, dark comedy, melancholic, psychological ...
Plot:
identity crisis, identity, double life, social media, reputation, self discovery, celebrity, social commentary, intimate, crisis, moral dilemma, scandal ...
Similarity:
36%
Movie in collections
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min.
Story:
Lake, a young theater actor with no respect for the elderly, is forced to make himself look old, in order to land a part in a Broadway-bound play. His ego drives his girlfriend away, and when research for the play requires him to spend a week in a ...
Style:
disturbing, satirical, semi serious, thought provoking, captivating ...
Plot:
retirement home, actor, theater, personal growth, character change, elderly, elderly man, changing lives, retired, satire, old man, social issues ...
Similarity:
36%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Iran
Duration: 107 min.
Story:
The story of a professional photographer Hamed Aban and the radical change in his life. The teacher of his son gives him a book about nature and the cleaning of it. This changes him radically. He goes and hires himself in the municipality, wearing ...
Style:
emotional, melancholic
Plot:
father son relationship, environmentalism, career change, social realism, family conflict, social change, divorce, sacrifice, slice of life, alienation, urban, custody battle ...
Place:
iran, europe
Similarity:
36%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Serbia
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
The movie takes us through the saga of the actor, Veljko Radisavljević, who has the impression that the entire universe has conspired against him.
Style:
psychological, tragicomedy, dark comedy, existential, melancholic ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
performance art, actor's life, identity, ambition, character study, paranoia, outsider, obsession, midlife crisis, alienation, family conflict, bittersweet ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
serbia
Similarity:
36%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
Freshly tossed into a private Catholic high school by his devout mother, John falls head over heels for a devious classmate ready to push his faith (and morals) to the brink with a series of increasingly uncomfortable actions, all in the name of ...
Style:
intense, grim, suspenseful, dark comedy, moody
Plot:
religious conflict, catholic school, toxic relationship, male protagonist, emotional abuse, loss of innocence, manipulation, teenage angst, moral dilemma, coming of age, teen romance, guilt ...
Similarity:
36%
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
A young Jehovah's Witness believes the ultimate punishment will be inflicted upon him for typical teenage activity. His life is rather grim until infatuation with a friend's older sister opens his eyes.
Style:
satirical, semi serious, psychological, captivating, thrilling ...
Plot:
jehovah's witness, religion, coming of age, religious, grownups, male female relationship, social problems, relationships, family relations, adolescence vs adulthood, family problems, religious faith ...
Time:
80s
Similarity:
36%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Turkey
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
The film tells the tragicomic story of three interconnected characters. The first is a doctor who prescribes happiness pills to anyone who comes his way, and the troubles that befall him as a result. The second is a girl who is normally introverted ...
Style:
dark comedy, tragicomedy, satirical, ironic, melancholic ...
Plot:
social media, youth culture, young adult, moral ambiguity, loneliness, ambition, social satire, satire, bittersweet, obsession, isolation, mental health ...
Place:
turkey
Similarity:
34%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Story:
ODDS is a dark comedy reflecting on a woman's struggle with looking for work, meaning, and possibly love in this strange, difficult and modern world - while an odd cast of characters weave through her life. She tries to find her way by seeking ...
Style:
dark comedy, absurd, independent film
Plot:
female protagonist, existentialism, job seeking, modern life, superstition, self discovery, personal growth, identity crisis, fortune telling, loneliness, spirituality, slice of life ...
Similarity:
33%
Related movie lists
