15 Movies Like Sympathy for the Lobster

Loved Sympathy for the Lobster? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.

Snow White and 7 Wise Men
#1

Snow White and 7 Wise Men

The king and the queen conceive Snow White during a sexual relationship in the snow.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sympathy for the Lobster.

The Traveling Companion
#2

The Traveling Companion

A ruined noble decides to organize a robbery on a luxury train. He decides to get help from a busty starlet that should distract passengers ...

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sympathy for the Lobster.

Lola's Secret
#3

Lola's Secret

A young man's dreams come true when the sexy new maid seduces him. But she has a secret that leads to trouble.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sympathy for the Lobster.

Night Nurse
#4

Night Nurse

A dentist invites a elderly patient to stay at his home to recover, unaware that he is a jewel thief. He plans to steal a valuable diamond but then runs into a beautiful nurse who, aside from constantly stripping nude, has plans of her own.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sympathy for the Lobster.

Bingo Bongo
#5

Bingo Bongo

The ape-man, found somewhere in the jungles of Congo, transferred to Milan and named Bingo Bongo. The only one who believes in the human qualities of him is Laura, a woman anthropologist , so their affection for each other even grows to love.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sympathy for the Lobster.

Life Is Beautiful
#6

Life Is Beautiful

A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to a concentration camp during World War II. While locked up he tries to convince his son that the whole thing is just a game.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sympathy for the Lobster.

My First 40 Years
#7

My First 40 Years

Marina is a woman who never says no...to men, money and fame! Determined to climb the social ladder, she works her way up from a marriage of a millionaire prince. At last, she's living the life of wealth and glamour she's always dreamed of. Then Love comes along and ruins everything! A starving artist steals her heart and seduces her away to his bohemian world. Will Marina manage to stay happy living a lifestyle out of the fast lane?

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sympathy for the Lobster.

Run, Man, Run
#8

Run, Man, Run

The legendary Tomas Milian stars as Cuchillo, a knife-throwing thief on the run from murderous bandits, sadistic American agents, his hot-blooded fiancée and a sheriff turned bounty hunter, all of whom are gunning for a hidden fortune in gold that could finance the Mexican Revolution.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sympathy for the Lobster.

The Man-Eater
#9

The Man-Eater

This is the story of a Sicilian woman that tries to have avidly as many sexual adventures as possible. She uses different identities and personalities, but she can't stop collecting adventures. One day she meets Valerio, a young student who falls in love with her.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sympathy for the Lobster.

Still Sexy
#10

Still Sexy

Maddalena has it all: a job she loves, the perfect fiancé, and a dream wedding ahead. Yet in the bedroom, something feels wrong. Urged on by her inner voice, embodied by pornstar Valentina Nappi, she begins to question her life. Meeting Bruno, a gardener with a troubled past, leads her to rediscover herself and realize the only path worth following is her own.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sympathy for the Lobster.

My Father's Private Secretary
#11

My Father's Private Secretary

Ponziani Armando, the owner of a thriving chemical industry, lives in a beautiful villa on Lake Como with his wife and his son Franco Ersilia.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sympathy for the Lobster.

Africa Blood and Guts
#12

Africa Blood and Guts

A chronicle of the violence that occurred in much of the African continent throughout the 1960s. As many African countries were transitioning from colonial rule to other forms of government, violent political upheavals were frequent. Revolutions in Zanzibar and Kenya in which thousands were killed are shown, the violence not only political; there is also extensive footage of hunters and poachers slaughtering different types of wild animals.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sympathy for the Lobster.

Malicious
#13

Malicious

A widower and two of his sons become infatuated by their beautiful housekeeper, and all three set out to seduce her using their own unique methods.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sympathy for the Lobster.

A Beautiful Day
#14

A Beautiful Day

Tommaso, a single father of four, has shut himself off from the world. When his daughters push him to start over, he meets Lara — a brilliant, captivating woman. But both carry secrets that could change everything.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sympathy for the Lobster.

The Nurse in the Military Madhouse
#15

The Nurse in the Military Madhouse

A story about a singer/showgirl who poses as a nurse to recover some stolen paintings, which for some reason are hidden in a military insane asylum.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sympathy for the Lobster.