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10 Best Movies Like David Byrne's American Utopia

If you loved David Byrne's American Utopia, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
DNA

DNA

2020★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to David Byrne's American Utopia for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A woman has a close bond with her beloved Algeriann grandfather, who protected her from a toxic home life as a child; his death triggers a deep identity crisis as tensions between ...

#2
The Curse of Frankenstein

The Curse of Frankenstein

1957★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to David Byrne's American Utopia for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Baron Victor Frankenstein has discovered life's secret and unleashed a blood-curdling chain of events resulting from his creation: a cursed creature with a horrid face — and a tend...

#3
On the Rocks

On the Rocks

2020★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to David Byrne's American Utopia for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Faced with sudden doubts about her marriage, a young New York mother teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father to tail her husband....

#4
Satanic Pandemonium

Satanic Pandemonium

1975★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to David Byrne's American Utopia for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Sister Maria is known in the convent for her good works and charity, but, in the secret depths of her sexual fantasies, she is tormented by visions of another world - a world where...

#5
Rob Schneider: Asian Momma, Mexican Kids

Rob Schneider: Asian Momma, Mexican Kids

2020★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to David Byrne's American Utopia for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Former "Saturday Night Live" star Rob Schneider returns to the stage and shares his take on life, love and dinosaur dreams in this stand-up special. Ending with a surprise duet per...

#6
Stop Making Sense

Stop Making Sense

1984★ 8.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to David Byrne's American Utopia for fans of Music & Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A concert film documenting Talking Heads at the height of their popularity, on tour for their 1983 album "Speaking in Tongues." The band takes the stage one by one and is joined by...