10 Movies & Shows Similar to God Bless America (2012)

Description: While less violent, this film shares 'God Bless America's' themes of societal rebellion and finding meaning outside conventional norms. Both feature unconventional relationships that challenge social expectations.

Fact: Ruth Gordon was 75 during filming. The film was a box office flop but became a cult classic. Cat Stevens wrote the soundtrack specifically for the film.

Description: Travis Bickle's descent into violent vigilantism mirrors Frank's journey in 'God Bless America'. Both films explore urban alienation and feature protagonists who see themselves as cleansing society.

Fact: Jodie Foster's scenes were shot in 20 days due to child labor laws. Martin Scorsese cameoed as the passenger who talks about killing his wife. The script was written in just 10 days.

Description: This dark comedy shares 'God Bless America's' satirical take on high school social hierarchies and features violent solutions to social problems. Both blend humor with shocking violence.

Fact: Winona Ryder was only 16 during filming. The script was rejected 63 times before being made. The original ending had Veronica killing JD with a flamethrower.

Description: Similar to 'God Bless America' in its portrayal of a disillusioned protagonist who takes violent action against societal norms. Both films critique modern consumer culture and feature protagonists who feel alienated and marginalized.

Fact: Michael Douglas initially turned down the role of William Foster. The film was inspired by real-life incidents of workplace violence. The script was written in just 11 days.

Description: Both films feature protagonists who go on violent sprees that become media sensations, critiquing how society glorifies violence. The satirical tone and media criticism align closely with 'God Bless America'.

Fact: Quentin Tarantino hated Oliver Stone's changes to his script. The film was banned in Ireland until

Description: Jim Carrey's stalker character shares Frank's obsessive nature in 'God Bless America', with both films using dark comedy to explore loneliness and media saturation in modern life.

Fact: Jim Carrey took the role to prove he could do serious acting. The film was originally much darker before edits. Matthew Broderick's character was almost played by Woody Harrelson.

Description: Like 'God Bless America', this film explores how ordinary people descend into extreme violence, with both using dark comedy to examine moral decay in contemporary society.

Fact: Cameron Diaz broke her wrist during filming. The film was shot in just 35 days. Jon Favreau wrote his own dialogue for most scenes.

Description: Like 'God Bless America', this film explores themes of male alienation and rebellion against consumer culture through violent means. Both feature protagonists who form unlikely partnerships in their crusades.

Fact: Brad Pitt broke a tooth during filming and kept it for the role. The first rule of Fight Club was broken over 100 times in promotions. Meat Loaf wore 93 pounds of prosthetic fat for his role.

Description: Shares themes of societal satire and violent outbursts against superficiality, much like 'God Bless America'. Both protagonists are fed up with the hypocrisy and shallowness of their surroundings.

Fact: Christian Bale based his performance on Tom Cruise. The film was almost directed by Oliver Stone. Bret Easton Ellis cameoed as Patrick Bateman's colleague.

Description: This film shares 'God Bless America's' blend of dark humor and violence, with protagonists who grapple with morality in a world that seems increasingly absurd.

Fact: Colin Farrell won a Golden Globe for his performance. The film was shot in just 32 days. Martin McDonagh wrote the script in just two weeks after visiting Bruges.