I've recently been scanning around for movies, and really thoroughly enjoyed Reign Over Me.
I was wondering if anyone here knows any other movies like this? A bit emotional, comical, light-hearted, and inspiring?
Thanks a lot!
Here are some other good examples of what you are describing...
the director of 'Reign Over Me,' Binder's previous film:
'The Upside of Anger'
Also Paul & Chris Weitz flicks:
'About A Boy'
'In Good Company'
"Grace is Gone" might be worth a try. I always thought John Cusack was a brilliant actor - but his performance in this was beyond brilliant. In fact, it was the acting that blew me away. John plays a widower, who takes his young girls on a road trip to try and tell them that their mother has died in the Iraq war (she was a soldier). The acting performances ... OMG ... this movie stayed with me for days after I watched it, and although it was a different 'buzz' to reign over me, it was still very moving. It may not be everyone's cup of tea. Good luck.
shareIf you're looking for something like "Reign Over Me" then you should definitely rent "The Fisher King" by Terry Gilliam.
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Angel Eyes is remarkably similar, in fact Reign over me seems to have used it as a templet.
shareLife As a House isn't too similar but I always sort of see them in my head as similar movies. Comedy, Drama.
With lives on the line where dreams are found and lost...
"Love Liza" with Philip Seymour Hoffman is a comic tragedy that would probably appeal to fans of this film. But be forwarned, it's very heavy-handed and weird at times, and you'll probably laugh in "inappropriate" places (just like I did at this film, I must admit).
shareI would look at 'Changing Lanes'. Has a similar Aesthetic and atmosphere. less melodramatic than 'Reign Over Me', but better for it, I think.
share"The Fisher King" is an excellent comparison to "Reign Over Me".
Sandler plays a similar quirky loner in "Punch Drunk Love" which I liked but sometimes it tried too hard to be weird and offbeat.
Definitely the Fisher King, it's a very similar story to Reign over Me but with Robin Williams in Adam Sandler's role. Benny & Joon is similar also but with a nutty girl instead of a guy, worth it just for Johnny Depp's performance alone.
I suppose you could also include Forrest Gump, haha.
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If you liked Alan's storyline you might want to watch 'I love you, Man' with Paul Rudd.
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