10 Movies & Shows Like The Trip (2010)

Description: A nonlinear crime story blending dark humor, sharp dialogue, and unexpected violence, with interconnected characters whose fates collide in bizarre ways.

Fact: The iconic dance scene between John Travolta and Uma Thurman was inspired by a scene in the French film 'Band of Outsiders.' The briefcase's contents are never revealed.

Description: A darkly comedic crime film with a mix of violence and quirky characters, set against a snowy, bleak landscape that enhances the absurdity of the plot.

Fact: The film's opening title claims it is based on a true story, but it is entirely fictional. The Coen brothers added this to give the movie a more realistic feel.

Description: A cult comedy with a laid-back protagonist caught in a convoluted crime plot, blending surreal humor, eccentric characters, and unexpected violence.

Fact: The Dude's drink of choice, the White Russian, saw a surge in popularity after the film's release. The movie initially underperformed but later became a cultural phenomenon.

Description: A chaotic crime caper with intersecting plots, witty banter, and sudden violence, all driven by a botched heist and the ensuing fallout among low-level criminals.

Fact: Guy Ritchie's debut film was made on a shoestring budget. The two antique shotguns used in the film were real and worth over £100,000, requiring armed guards on set.

Description: A fast-paced crime comedy with overlapping storylines, sharp dialogue, and a mix of brutal violence and dark humor, featuring a colorful cast of criminals.

Fact: Brad Pitt's character, Mickey, was originally written as Irish, but Pitt's accent was so hard to understand that they changed the character to a 'pikey' (Irish Traveller). The film's title refers to both theft and a quick, decisive action.

Description: A tense, atmospheric crime thriller with a focus on moral ambiguity, fate, and the unpredictable nature of violence, featuring a relentless antagonist.

Fact: The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Javier Bardem's haircut as Anton Chigurh was inspired by a photograph of a 1970s Texas convict.

Description: A darkly comedic crime film that balances existential themes with sudden violence, set in a picturesque yet eerie European city that contrasts with the grim events.

Fact: Colin Farrell won a Golden Globe for his performance. The film's script was written in just three weeks by director Martin McDonagh.

Description: A satirical spy comedy filled with misunderstandings, inept characters, and absurd situations, all leading to chaotic and violent outcomes.

Fact: The film marked the first collaboration between the Coen brothers and Brad Pitt. The title comes from a line in the 1981 film 'The Howling.'

Description: A gritty crime drama with a cynical tone, exploring themes of greed, betrayal, and the brutal efficiency of criminal underworld justice.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the 1974 novel 'Cogan's Trade' by George V. Higgins. It features a soundtrack heavily influenced by 1970s rock and blues.

Description: A claustrophobic, dialogue-heavy western with a strong emphasis on betrayal, deception, and sudden bursts of extreme violence, all set in a confined space.

Fact: The film was shot in Ultra Panavision 70, a rare widescreen format not used since the 1960s. Quentin Tarantino composed an original score for the movie.