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10 Best Movies Like Mad to Be Normal

If you loved Mad to Be Normal, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Chorus

The Chorus

2004★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Mad to Be Normal for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

In 1940s France, a new teacher at a school for disruptive boys gives hope and inspiration....

#2
Tulip Fever

Tulip Fever

2017★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Mad to Be Normal for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

An artist falls for a married young woman while he's commissioned to paint her portrait. The two invest in the risky tulip market in hopes to build a future together....

#3
What We Did on Our Holiday

What We Did on Our Holiday

2014★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Mad to Be Normal for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Doug and Abi and their three children travel to the Scottish Highlands for Doug's father Gordie's birthday party. It's soon clear that when it comes to keeping a secret under wrap...

#4
Heat

Heat

1995★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Mad to Be Normal for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective Vincent Hanna pursues him without rest. Each ...

#5
Joker

Joker

2019★ 8.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Mad to Be Normal for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure....

#6
Inside Out

Inside Out

2015★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Mad to Be Normal for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When 11-year-old Riley moves to a new city, her Emotions team up to help her through the transition. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness work together, but when Joy and Sadness g...