10 Movies & Shows Like Good Time (2017)

Description: A neon-soaked, atmospheric crime drama that blends intense violence with moments of quiet introspection, featuring a protagonist who operates on the fringes of society.

Fact: The film's soundtrack became a cultural phenomenon, with its synthwave style influencing many subsequent films. Ryan Gosling performed most of his own driving stunts.

Description: A tense crime drama set in the underworld of neighborhood bars, featuring a quiet protagonist caught in escalating criminal circumstances beyond his control.

Fact: This was James Gandolfini's final film role before his death. The story is based on Dennis Lehane's short story 'Animal Rescue.'

Description: A bleak, post-apocalyptic journey through a lawless landscape, driven by a protagonist's obsessive quest and featuring sudden bursts of brutal violence.

Fact: The film was shot in the harsh Australian outback, with temperatures often exceeding 100°F during production. Robert Pattinson's character was originally written as much older before he was cast.

Description: A dark, morally ambiguous character study of an ambitious outsider navigating a cutthroat world, with a focus on the seedy underbelly of urban life and media exploitation.

Fact: Jake Gyllenhaal lost 20 pounds for the role to achieve his character's gaunt, hungry appearance. The film was shot entirely at night to maintain its distinctive visual tone.

Description: A gripping character study set against a backdrop of urban decay and moral compromise, following an ambitious businessman navigating dangerous circumstances.

Fact: The film's title refers to 1981, statistically one of New York City's most violent years. Jessica Chastain's character was inspired by Lady Macbeth.

Description: A freewheeling, immersive journey through America's underbelly, following a group of young outsiders as they hustle their way across the country.

Fact: The film features many non-professional actors recruited from parking lots and malls. It was shot in sequence over just 28 days across multiple states.

Description: A vibrant yet heartbreaking portrait of marginalized lives on the fringes of society, told through the eyes of children but revealing adult struggles.

Fact: Many of the child actors' dialogue was improvised. The motel in the film is a real budget motel near Disney World that still operates today.

Description: A chilling psychological thriller that blends domestic drama with surreal horror elements, featuring unsettling performances and a mounting sense of dread.

Fact: The film's title references the Greek myth of Iphigenia, which directly informs the plot. All the medical dialogue was vetted by real surgeons for accuracy.

Description: A high-stakes, anxiety-inducing thriller that follows a charismatic but self-destructive protagonist through a series of increasingly risky decisions, set against a gritty urban backdrop.

Fact: The film was shot on 35mm film to achieve a raw, unfiltered look that enhances its chaotic energy. Adam Sandler's performance was widely praised as a dramatic breakthrough.

Description: A psychological thriller that explores trauma and redemption through fractured storytelling and intense, visceral sequences, with a protagonist haunted by his past.

Fact: The entire film was shot in just 30 days. Lynne Ramsay edited the film herself, creating its distinctive, jarring rhythm through the editing process.