There are movies that explore themes similar to those introduced inBoJack Horseman.
Some movies, likeA Single Man, feature protagonists like BoJack who are struggling with their identity.
These stories also both spotlight stories that are emotionally messy, which makes them authentic to life.
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Each sister faces unique challenges, including troubled marriages and unfulfilled lives.
BothBoJack HorsemanandHappinessfeature stories about dark and even taboo subjects.
They never shy away from societal critiques.
BoJack Horseman was the star of the hit television show “Horsin' Around” in the ’80s and ’90s, but now he’s washed up, living in Hollywood, complaining about everything, and wearing colorful sweaters.
For those who appreciateBoJack Horseman’s moral ambiguity,Happinessoffers a similar tone through its characters.
Both stories also present protagonists who are emotionally stunted and who have difficulty connecting with others because of this.
A Single ManandBoJack Horsemanboth explore the impact of grief and loss.
Falconer experiences an all-consuming grief that impacts every part of his life.
Falconer and BoJack are both troubled characters who desperately search for meaning while being deeply lonely.
The movie focuses onStone’s identity crisis as he lives in a terrifying world in his own mind.
AnomalisaandBoJack Horsemanboth present protagonists who struggle with their sense of self.
At first, it may not seem thatThe Apartmenthas much in common withBoJack Horseman.
However, for fans who appreciate the themes thatBoJack Horsemanexplores,The Apartmentspotlights characters facing similar challenges.
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Plus, BoJack himself starred as the famous racehorse during the show’s second season.
The movie featuresBatman(Will Arnett), who was first introduced inThe Lego Movie.
Arnett evidently cares so much for both Lego Batman and BoJack Horseman.
When their relationship turns sour, a couple undergoes a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories forever.
Both stories invite viewers to invest in universes where humans are not alone.
However, both explore the darkness of the human condition.
In particular,bothMemoir of a SnailandBoJack Horsemanexplore how damaging isolation can be.
These stories are both character studies of protagonists who are just looking to be loved.
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A Manhattan insurance clerk tries to rise in his company by letting its executives use his apartment for trysts, but complications and a romance of his own ensue.
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Secretariat follows Penny Chenery, a housewife who takes charge of her father’s horse racing stable and, with the guidance of trainer Lucien Laurin, navigates the male-dominated equestrian world, ultimately overseeing the rise of a legendary racehorse that achieves historic success.
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A cooler-than-ever Bruce Wayne must deal with the usual suspects as they plan to rule Gotham City, while discovering that he has accidentally adopted a teenage orphan who wishes to become his sidekick.
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In 1970s Australia, Grace Pudel, a shy and melancholic woman, navigates a life of loss and loneliness after being separated from her twin brother. Finding solace in her love for snails and eccentric friendships, Grace’s journey highlights themes of resilience and self-discovery, told through Adam Elliot’s signature stop-motion animation.
