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- Wings of Desire (1987) Directed by Wim Winders. Starring Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, Otto Sander. Drama, Fantasy, Romance (2h 8m) 8.0 on IMDb — 97% on RT.
- Three Colors: Blue (1993) Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski. Starring Juliette Binoche, Benoît Régent, Hélène Vincent. Drama, Music, Mystery (1h 34m) 7.9 on IMDb — 98% on RT.
- Into the Wild (2007) Directed by Sean Penn. Starring Emile Hirsch, Vince Vaughn, Catherine Keener. Adventure, Biography, Drama (2h 28m) 8.1 on IMDb — 83% on RT.
- Solaris (1972) Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky. Starring Natalya Bondarchuk, Donatas Banionis, Jüri Järvet. Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi (2h 47m) 8.0 on IMDb — 92% on RT.
Into the Wild. 2007 2h 28m R. 8.1 (665K) Rate. 73 Metascore. After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Director Sean Penn Stars Emile Hirsch Vince Vaughn Catherine Keener. 2.
- Stephen Holland
- The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) A lonely man is forced to confront the end of his most important friendship. The Banshees of Inisherin. Release Date. October 21, 2022.
- Drive My Car (2021) A lonely playwright discovers a connection with his driver. Drive My Car. Release Date. November 24, 2021. Director. Ryusuke Hamaguchi.
- Eighth Grade (2018) A lonely teenage girl seeks connection and social acceptance. Eighth Grade. Release Date. July 13, 2018. Director. Bo Burnham. Cast. Emily Robinson , Nora Mullins , Fred Hechinger , Greg Crowe , Josh Hamilton , Catherine Oliviere , Daniel Zolghadri , Shacha Temirov , Elsie Fisher , Luke Prael , Jake Ryan , Missy Yager , Imani Lewis , Thomas J O'Reilly.
- Manchester By The Sea (2016) A lonely grief-stricken man deals with unspeakable tragedy. Manchester By the Sea. Release Date. November 18, 2016. Director.
- Burning
- Joker
- Pig
- Amélie
- Inside Llewyn Davis
- The Batman
- Drive
- Nightcrawler
- Her
- Taxi Driver
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Burningis an underrated psychological thriller film that tells the mysterious story of Jongsu, an introvert whose life is transformed after he runs into his childhood friend, Haemi. Their potential romance is interrupted by the appearance of Ben, an eccentric and rich character who has a unique hobby – he likes to burn greenhouses. The trio becomes friends, but there’s an unease and awkwardness that permeates their interactions. Both Ben and Jongsu can be considered misfits in their own right...
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Arthur Fleck’s disturbing experiences are depicted in the polarizing film Joker, which shows his failures as a struggling clown who eventually incites violence in Gotham City. Joker’s character in the filmis molded by his negative interactions with others and the decaying city’s effects on him. It’s clear that Arthur is an outcast whose eccentricity is mocked and ridiculed by his peers. His desperation and isolation are what ultimately drive him to (either intentionally or unintentionally) st...
Available to stream on Hulu.
The drama film Pigrevolves around the story of a truffle hunter whose beloved foraging pig goes missing. He embarks on a quest and leaves the wilderness he’s grown used to in order to visit the city in search of the pig’s kidnapper. Along the way, he’s reminded of the reasons he isolates himself in the Oregon forests in the first place. The chef-turned-truffle hunter, Rob Feld, is used to being alone, accompanied only by his pig. The stark contrast between his life in the wilderness and the c...
Often cited alongside the best non-English language movies ever made, Amélieis centered on the story of the titular character, who makes it her mission to bring happiness to those around her. Growing up mostly isolated from the rest of the world, she learns to find pleasure in little things, which is the attitude she has when she begins working in ...
Available to stream on Showtime.
Set in the bleak and dreary New York winter of 1961, Inside Llewyn Davisfollows the titular protagonist’s struggle to make it as a folk singer in the city. He has a difficult time balancing his failing relationship with the challenging nature of his work, which leads him to unexpected situations. Llewyn’s dream isn’t viewed as typical by his friends and family, which makes it hard for him to pursue it without any naysayers around. With his adorable cat and trusty guitar in tow, it’s up to him...
Available to stream on HBO Max.
Aside from the way The Batman sets up future storylines, the film has been lauded for its grounded detective story that depicts the riveting events taking place in Gotham City. When a serial killer targets the wealthy citizens of Gotham, Batman has to figure out how to get one step ahead of him while dealing with a major revelation about his own family’s role in the rampant crime and corruption in the city. Bruce Wayne has always been depicted as a loner and a vigilante who uses his wealth to...
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The commercially successful action drama film, Drive, tells the story of a Hollywood stunt driver who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. He finds himself in a high-risk situation after he agrees to help his neighbor’s husband with a dangerous job, which endangers him and everyone else involved. While the unnamed protagonist is used to spending time alone, he soon becomes entangled in a messy situation because of the feelings he develops for his neighbor, Irene. It doesn’t help that...
Available to stream on Netflix.
When the ambitious Lou Bloom discovers the enticing, cutthroat, and lucrative world of L.A. crime journalism in Nightcrawler, he gives it his all to capture the best material for news stations. His dedication soon turns dangerous, as the line between his profession as a stringer and the crimes and accidents he covers begins to blur. Lou is an oddball who works best when he’s alone, which is why it’s challenging for him to bring in a trainee. The scary non-horror filmdepicts how Lou’s biggest...
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Set in a not-too-distant future, Heris a sci-fi film that explores the unique relationship that develops between the introverted Theodore Twombly and Samantha, his AI-powered virtual assistant. Their unconventional romance takes surprising turns as they endeavor to meet each other’s developing needs, which isn’t always possible. The protagonist, Theodore, is a deeply emotional and lonely man who writes moving letters for a living, which is why it’s not too shocking that he’s so captivated by...
Available to stream on Netflix.
Taxi Driveris an award-winning classic set in a post-Vietnam New York City. It follows the night shift taxi driver and veteran Travis Bickle as he encounters criminal elements and pompous individuals while doing his job. What drives him over the edge is his chance meeting with a young prostitute, who he fantasizes about saving in a violent but heroic way. The film focuses on Travis’ mental state, which is worsened by his negative experiences in the city. The eccentric character begins to beli...
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Sep 15, 2024 · 466 voters. 2 reranks. Latest additions: DogMan, Beau Is Afraid. Most divisive: Willard. Over 400 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of Great Movies About People Going Through Life Solo. Some people are loners by choice, while others are forced into a life of solitude by elements beyond their control.
Apr 8, 2023 · Taxi Driver still stands as one of the most powerful depictions of loneliness that's simultaneously relatable and terrifying to witness. Movie Lists. Some of the most relatable films are those ...
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Sep 11, 2024 · This article provides a list of the best movies about loneliness and isolation. Watch these movies if you want a bird' s-eye view of loneliness and isolation without actually experiencing it. Let’s check them out!
