Best Absurdism Movies

The 16 best-rated absurdism movies on 3eyedraven, ranked by a weighted audience score so the genuinely great rises above one-off perfect ratings. Every title has cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

Obsession 2026 ★ 8.3

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb 1964 ★ 8.1

Poor Things 2023 ★ 7.6

Bugonia 2025 ★ 7.3

Smokey and the Bandit 1977 ★ 7.0

Symbol 2009 ★ 6.7

Project A-Ko 1986 ★ 6.7

Nimic 2020 ★ 6.6

Rotting in the Sun 2023 ★ 6.6

Themroc 1973 ★ 6.5

Kinds of Kindness 2024 ★ 6.5

The Ninth Configuration 1980 ★ 6.4

I Love Boosters 2026 ★ 5.9

Crank: High Voltage 2009 ★ 6.1

Smokey and the Bandit II 1980 ★ 5.5

Southland Tales 2007 ★ 5.2