Movies like 200 Motels (1971)
The best movies like 200 Motels (1971) are Heavy Metal (1981), I Married a Strange Person! (1998) and Lisztomania (1975). If 200 Motels hooked you with its fantasy and comedy, these 24 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedAmerican Graffiti (1973)7.1/10 from 1,673 votes
- NewestDirty Love (2009)Released 2009
Heavy Metal (1981)
The embodiment of ultimate evil, a glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with bizarre stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisI Married a Strange Person! (1998)
On their wedding night, Grant begins experiencing strange, supernatural powers and his bride Keri can't cope. Whenever Grant thinks of something, it becomes reality, yet he doesn't know where this magic came from. Things become more complicated when a megalomaniac CEO sends the military to capture Grant in order to weaponize his abilities.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & fantasy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLisztomania (1975)
In 19th-century Hungary, Romantic composer/pianist Franz Liszt struggles to end his hedonistic ways but keeps getting sucked back in by his seductive fellow composer, Richard Wagner.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFubar (2002)
Terry and Dean are lifelong friends who have grown-up together: shotgunning their first beers, forming their first garage band, and growing the great Canadian mullet known as "hockey hair". Now the lives of these Alberta everymen are brought to the big screen by documentarian Ferral Mitchener in an exploration of the depths of friendship, the fragility of life, growing up gracefully and the art and science of drinking beer like a man.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGuitar Men: The Darkest Secret of Rock 'n Roll (2007)
Tough contract killers and secret organizations operating worldwide in a murderous battle for a relic that hides much more than just a simple instrument. The merciless hunt for the guitar of the "King of Rock'n Roll" leaves a trail of violence and death in its wake.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & fantasy
Viva Las Vegas (1964)
Lucky Jackson arrives in Las Vegas with his car literally in tow ready for the first Grand Prix — once he has the money for an engine. He gets the cash easily enough but mislays it when the pretty pool manageress takes his mind off things. It seems he'll lose both race and girl, problems complicated by rivalry from womanizing fellow racer Elmo Mancini.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMomo (1986)
Momo is a young orphan girl who lives in the ruins of an old Roman amphitheater and becomes friends with everybody in the neighborhood. But when a powerful international corporation starts stealing everybody’s time, nobody has any time left for her, let alone their friends or families. Momo, together with Master Hora, the custodian of time, are the only ones who can go up against the time thieves before all is lost forever.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & fantasy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisFeel the Motion (1985)
Young Tina has a big dream, she wants to become a successful pop singer. That's why she tries her luck in the music show 'Formel Eins'. There she meets all kinds of stars like Falco, Meat Loaf, Die Toten Hosen and Pia Zadora and of course the presenter Ingolf Lück. The result is a colorful mix-up and the question arises as to whether Tina can make her dream come true.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & music
American Graffiti (1973)
A couple of high school graduates spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they go off to college.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDirty Love (2009)
"Three tales of sex and violence presented by TORO LOCO, a blood thirsty, perverted killer cowboy seeking and killing people that starred in some exploitation movie. He is showing his victims the movies before torturing and killing them with a cow skull. The first story deals with two inspectors hunting a cannibal serial killer called "The Tiger". The second is about a 'not-so-devoted' husband interested in having a night of perverted sex with a prostitute in a motel room. The third is a tragical love story between a poor, little man oppressed by his wife and an handsome boy with self-destruction tendencies.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
No Songs of Love (2005)
As Tobias, a young director, supposes that his girl-friend Ellen had an affair with his brother Markus, front man of "Hansen", one year ago, he decides to shoot a documentary about the band's next tour. When Ellen joins the project, everybody's emotions boil over, although they are observed all the time.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Marea - Días de perro tour (2002)
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Whitesnake: Live At Donington 1983 (1983)
British rock legends Whitesnake, recorded live at the Monsters Of Rock Festival, Donington Park on August 20th 1983. Featuring: Walking In The Shadow Of The Blues, Rough N`Ready, Ready An` Willing, Guilty Of Love, Here I Go Again, Love Hunter, Mistreated, Soldier Of Fortune, Ain`t No Love In The Heart Of The City, Fool For Your Loving
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Kerrang! Video Kompilation 1 (1985)
The first installment of Kerrang's Video Kompilation series, featuring: Iron Maiden – Aces High, Whitesnake – Slow An' Easy, Helix – Gimme Gimme Good Lovin', Wendy O. Williams – It's My Life, Warrior - Fighting for the Earth, Marillion – He Knows You Know, Motörhead – Killed by Death, Scorpions – Rock You Like a Hurricane, Mama's Boys – Mama Weer All Crazee Now, Robin George – Heartline, Twisted Sister – We're Not Gonna Take It, Gary Moore – Shapes of Things, W.A.S.P. – Love Machine, Queensrÿche – Queen of the Reich, Armored Saint – Can U Deliver, Madam X – High in High School, Alcatrazz – God Blessed Video, Bon Jovi – Runaway, Triumph – Follow Your Heart, Kiss – Heaven's on Fire
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Roustabout (1964)
After losing his job at a coffee shop, Charlie Rogers finds employment at a struggling carnival, but his attempted romance with a teenager leads to friction with her father.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Pretenders - With Friends (2006)
Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum selling band The Pretenders performs with special guests including Iggy Pop, Shirley Manson of Garbage, Kings of Leon and Incubus, recorded live at the Decades Rock Arena in Atlantic City, NJ.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Kerrang! Video Kompilation 4 (1989)
The fourth installment of Kerrang's Video Kompilation series, featuring: Black Sabbath - The Headless Cross, Little Angels - She's A Little Angel, Onslaught - Let There Be Rock, Yngwie Malmsteen - Heaven Tonight, Gary Moore - Ready For Love, Saraya - Love Has Taken Its Toll, The Quireboys - There She Goes Again, Cinderella - The Last Mile, T.N.T. - Tonight I'm Falling, Helloween - I Want Out, The Dogs D'Amour - How Comes It Never Rains, The Grip - Teenage Bride, Kingdom Come - Do You Like It?
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Kerrang! Video Kompilation 5 (1990)
The fifth and final installment of Kerrang's Video Kompilation series, featuring: Bruce Dickinson - Dive! Dive! Dive!, Thunder - She's So Fine, Whitesnake - Now You're Gone, Megadeth - Holy Wars.....The Punishment Due, Dread Zeppelin - Heartbreaker, Vain - Who's Watching You?, The Electric Boys - All Lips And...Hips, No Sweat - Heart And Soul, Faith No More - Epic, Little Angels - She's A Little Angel, Slaughter - Up All Night, Vixen - Love Is A Killer, Magnum - Rockin' Chair
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Petra: On Fire Video Event (1989)
Now, the complete contemporary music ministry package. From the band that for over a decade has combined the clear message of the gospel with music that meet students where they are, the ON FIRE VIDEO EVENT brings PETRA into your youth meeting or retreat. For the first time, music videos have been created especially as part of a confrontive event to challenge students attitudes and actions in the area of spiritual commitment. The videos in the ON FIRE VIDEO EVENT use Petra's songs "All Fired Up", "Counsel Of The Holy", "Minefield", "Defector" and "First Love" to illustrate how to live a life that's ON FIRE for God.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Petra: Beyond Belief Video Album (1990)
Chad's senior year in high school was supposed to be what every teenager dreams it will be: fun, exciting and full of anticipation. But when his brother David is diagnosed with cancer, Chad's entire world comes crashing down around him. Chad has a shot at a full track scholarship at San Angelo State and David's earth-shattering news couldn't have come at a worse time. Further complicating Chad's struggle is David's insistence on mending the bitter relationship between Chad and their father, who recently walked out on their family. In this emotional fight to find out what really matters most in his life, Chad learns to trust God and to go "beyond belief". This one hour mini-movie is built around six state-of-the-art concept music videos by the rock band Petra, featuring songs from the album Beyond Belief.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Petra: Wake-Up Call (1993)
Petra is Christian music's top-selling band, yet you won't find this group resting on their laurels. Their latest release WAKE-UP CALL is an eye-opener that delivers a strong, lyrical message of conviction - it rocks, but with a no-holds-barred approach designed to shake the listener from spiritual slumber. Petra's many fans have come to expect as much and this hit video compilation gives you a taste of what they are still rockin' about. Kick off with two new hit music videos from Wake-Up Call, "Just Reach Out" and "Midnight Oil". Then take a rock-n-roll journey and enjoy selected video hits from BEYOND BELIEF and UNSEEN POWER. Ten great music videos from the #1 name in Christian rock.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Light of Day (1987)
Cleveland siblings rise with a rock band while coping with personal problems.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
SnoozefestMovies like thisEarth, Wind & Fire (2004)
One of the hottest R&B groups of all time, the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire in concert define excitement. Captured live on their remarkable 1994 sell-out tour of Japan, this performance showcases the band's distinctive style and raw energy and marks Maurice White's last taped appearance with the group in concert. Always dynamite on stage with their unmistakable sound and electrifying showmanship, Earth, Wind & Fire combine all the greatest elements of rock and soul! 1. September 2. Let Your Feelings Show 3. Let's Groove 4. Runnin' 5. Boogie Wonderland 6. Can't Hide Love 7. Fantasy 8. Kalimba Interlude 9. Evil 10. Shining Star 11. Keep Your Head To The Sky 12. Reasons 13. Sing A Song 14. That's The Way Of The World 15. Wouldn't Change A Thing About You 16. After The Love Is Gone 17. System Of Survival
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
The Corrs: Live at Lansdowne Road (2000)
Irish-Celtic-pop siblings, The Corrs, perform songs from their first two albums for 43,000 fans at Lansdowne Road, Dublin's old rugby fields.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like 200 Motels?
The closest matches to 200 Motels are Heavy Metal (1981), I Married a Strange Person! (1998) and Lisztomania (1975). Below are 21 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after 200 Motels?
Start with Heavy Metal (1981), the closest match to 200 Motels.
What is the highest-rated movie like 200 Motels?
American Graffiti (1973), rated 7.1/10 by 1,673 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like 200 Motels?
Dirty Love (2009) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like 200 Motels?
Yes: Heavy Metal (1981), I Married a Strange Person! (1998) and Lisztomania (1975).
How are movies similar to 200 Motels chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside 200 Motels, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.