Highest-Rated Movies about 'Nihilism'

Fight Club (1999), Winter Light (1963), The Big Lebowski (1998), Cabaret Balkan (1998), King Kelly (2012), Man Bites Dog (1992), SLC Punk! (1998), 99 francs (2007) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Nihilism movies.

#16. Notes From Underground (1995)

Storyline: Adapted from Dostoevsky's novella, Henry Czerny plays the narrator, Underground Man. Filled with self-hatred, he keeps a video diary where he discusses his own shortcomings and what he thinks is wrong in contemporary society. His bitterness spills over at a dinner party attended by his old college friends, an occasion which sends him running to a nearby brothel, where he meets Liza (Lee), a young prostitute.—Anonymous

Plot Keywords: existentialism, drama, philosophy, underground, isolation, psychological, adaptation ...

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#17. Play It as It Lays (1972)

Storyline: Maria Wyeth, an ex-model and B-movie actress, strolls on the grounds of a mental hospital, recalling the traumatic events which led to her breakdown. She is married to an unfaithful, self-engrossed director, Carter Lane. Neglected by her husband, Maria is engaged in a series of one-night stands and becomes pregnant. Her husband divorces her, and she has an illegal abortion. Maria's only friend is B.Z., a homosexual movie producer. World weary, he tells Maria that he has discovered the meaning of life is nothing. He invites her to commit suicide with him.—alfiehitchie

Plot Keywords: drama, american, 1970s, novel adaptation, female protagonist, psychological drama, existentialism ...

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#19. The End (1978)

Storyline: After discovering that he has only months to live, Wendell Lawson (Burt Reynolds) tries to settle issues with his family, including his ex-wife (Sally Field). When he gets little empathy or even attention from his relatives, he becomes distraught and sets out to kill himself. Following many unsuccessful suicide attempts, Lawson winds up in a mental hospital, where he meets deranged fellow patient Marlon Borunki (Dom DeLuise), who is quite eager to help his new friend end his life.

Plot Keywords: black comedy, existential, absurdist, midlife crisis, psychological drama, surreal, social satire ...

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#20. Hurlyburly (1998)

Storyline: Eddie (Sean Penn) is a confused and reckless man with a group of equally problematic friends. His roommate, caustic and sleazy Mickey (Kevin Spacey), is sleeping with Eddie's love, Darlene (Robin Wright Penn), because he can. His buddy Phil (Chazz Palminteri) is prone to violent rages that worry Eddie. All of them ruminate on their lives while consuming drugs and alcohol. Another friend, Artie (Garry Shandling), eventually arrives with a young date (Anna Paquin) who is ready for a fun night.

Plot Keywords: black comedy, drama, los angeles, hollywood, drug addiction, relationships, male friendship ...

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#22. Kicked in the Head (1997)

Storyline: Redmond is a young guy who can't find what to do with his life. When his uncle Sam gives him the bag to deliver to some uptown connection he fails to do so and it gets them in trouble with Jack, low-key criminal. After that tough guy Stretch wants Redmond to take part in his illegal beer business, but before Redmond gets involved, the business ends in a bad way. Redmond is also having affair with flight attendant Megan.—Anonymous

Plot Keywords: black comedy, independent film, crime, drama, new york, drugs, absurd ...

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