Top 20 Nolan-esque movies that could be mistaken for his

Modified Oct 29, 2024 12:55 ET

Shutter Island | Image Source: Jio Cinema ( Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures)

10) Donnie Darko

Donnie Darko | Image Source: Prime Video (United Artists, Newmarket Films, Pandora Cinema)

An exploration of time travel, existentialism, and teenage angst, Donnie Darko shares the same qualities as Nolan's Memento, which features a protagonist struggling to understand reality. Its dark nature and philosophical questioning are similar to Nolan's themes. The influence that Donnie Darko endures with today's pop culture audience has drawn new generations' interest in its use of science fiction and psychological thriller elements.

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Edited by Priscillah Mueni