
Movies that feel likeIl Sorpasso (1962)
If you loved Il Sorpasso, the closest films we have are Babette's Feast (1987), Fantomas (1964) and Nights of Cabiria (1957). All three share Il Sorpasso's witty and playful feel, which is what we rank on before quality.
Seen the big three already? The under-the-radar pick below is The In-Laws (1979).
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If Il Sorpasso hit the spot, these will too

The same mix in both: stillness, then wit
The difference: Sits closer to history than Il Sorpasso does

Playful where it counts, epic underneath
The difference: Easier on the stillness than Il Sorpasso

Contemplative drama, and it commits to that
The difference: Trades the scale of Il Sorpasso for an angle of its own

Comedy with a pulse of wit, in both cases
The difference: 27 years apart, and the 1980s show

Both lean on play more than on adventure

Witty comedy in both cases

Adventure built on scale, twice over

Playful drama, and it commits to that


Epic adventure, and it commits to that

Both working the same comedy territory

Common ground: black and white
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