Movies Like The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972)

The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie is a 1972 comedy film from Luis Buñuel with a MovieMagicScore of 7.5/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Brazil and The Exterminating Angel.

Comedy

Brazil

1985

Low-level bureaucrat Sam Lowry escapes the monotony of his day-to-day life through a recurring daydream of himself as a virtuous hero saving a beautiful damsel. Investigating a case that led to the wrongful arrest and eventual death of an innocent man instead of wanted terrorist Harry Tuttle, he meets the woman from his daydream, and in trying to help her gets caught in a web of mistaken identities, mindless bureaucracy and lies.

7.7

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The Exterminating Angel

1962

A formal dinner party starts out normally enough, but after the bourgeois group retire to the host’s music room, they inexplicably find themselves unable to leave.

7.9

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The Trial

1962

Arrested for an unnamed crime, Josef K. is trapped in a surreal bureaucratic maze where justice is unknowable and guilt is assumed.

7.4

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The Menu

2022

A 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.

7.2

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After Hours

1985

Desperate to escape his mind-numbing routine, uptown Manhattan office worker Paul Hackett ventures downtown for a hookup with a mystery woman.

7.5

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The Science of Sleep

2006

A man entranced by his dreams and imagination is lovestruck with a French woman and feels he can show her his world.

7.0

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Twice Upon a Time

1983

In the world of the Murkworks where nightmares are made, the evil Synonamess Botch hatches a scheme to make non-stop nightmares. Only Ralph and Mumford, misfits from the cheery land of Frivoli where good dreams are made, can stop him.

6.6

MagicScore

Vanilla Sky

2001

David Aames has it all: wealth, good looks and gorgeous women on his arm. But just as he begins falling for the warmhearted Sofia, his face is horribly disfigured in a car accident. That's just the beginning of his troubles as the lines between illusion and reality, between life and death, are blurred.

6.8

MagicScore

Rejected

2000

A hilarious collection of animated television commercials that were rejected because of their creator's failing grip on sanity.

7.3

MagicScore

#10

Mulholland Drive

2001

Blonde Betty Elms has only just arrived in Hollywood to become a movie star when she meets an enigmatic brunette with amnesia. Meanwhile, as the two set off to solve the second woman's identity, filmmaker Adam Kesher runs into ominous trouble while casting his latest project.

7.8

MagicScore

#11

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

1988

An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits.

7.0

MagicScore

#12

Un Chien Andalou

1929

Un Chien Andalou is an European avant-garde surrealist film, a collaboration between director Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dali.

7.4

MagicScore

#13

And Then There Were None

1945

Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island and while they are waiting for the mysterious host to appear, a recording levels serious accusations at each of the guests. Soon they start being murdered, one by one. As the survivors try to keep their wits, they reach a disturbing conclusion: one of them must be the killer.

7.0

MagicScore

#14

Boys in the Trees

2016

On Halloween 1997, two estranged teen skaters embark on a surreal journey through their memories, dreams and fears.

6.6

MagicScore

#15

Dream Scenario

2023

Hapless family man Paul Matthews finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. But when his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom.

6.7

MagicScore

#16

The Holy Mountain

1973

The Alchemist assembles together a group of people from all walks of life to represent the planets in the solar system. The occult adept's intention is to put his recruits through strange mystical rites and divest them of their worldly baggage before embarking on a trip to Lotus Island. There they ascend the Holy Mountain to displace the immortal gods who secretly rule the universe.

7.5

MagicScore

#17

Beau Is Afraid

2023

Following the sudden death of his mother, a mild-mannered but anxiety-ridden man confronts his darkest fears as he embarks on an epic odyssey back home.

6.7

MagicScore

#18

Lost Highway

1997

A tormented jazz musician finds himself lost in an enigmatic story involving murder, surveillance, gangsters, doppelgängers, and an impossible transformation inside a prison cell.

7.5

MagicScore

#19

The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

1989

The wife of an abusive criminal finds solace in the arms of a kind regular guest in her husband's restaurant.

7.3

MagicScore

#20

The Last Wave

1977

A Sydney lawyer defends five Aboriginal Persons in a ritualised taboo murder and in the process learns disturbing truths about himself and premonitions.

6.7

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?

The top films similar to The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie by MovieMagicScore are Brazil (7.7), The Exterminating Angel (7.9), The Trial (7.4). Each shares comedy themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie worth watching?

The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.5/10 from 863 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?

The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972) is a comedy film directed by Luis Buñuel, starring Fernando Rey, Delphine Seyrig, Paul Frankeur.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more comedy recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie

This ranked list pairs The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972), a comedy film from Luis Buñuel, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Fernando Rey take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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