Philosophical Framework
Nihilism
Philosophy rejecting inherent meaning, purpose, or intrinsic value in life
9
Total Films
2
Primary Examples
5.0
Avg Arcplot Score
1974-2022
Year Range
Primary - Central to the film's identity
Secondary - Notable influence
Reference - Touches on theme
Primary Examples(2)
Secondary Influences(7)
7.2
Fight Club
1999 • David Fincher
Destruction of self and society
4.7
Full Metal Jacket
1987 • Stanley Kubrick
War as dehumanizing machine
4.3
Unforgiven
1992 • Clint Eastwood
Violence without glory
4.4
Requiem for a Dream
2000 • Darren Aronofsky
Addiction's destruction
4.2
Se7en
1995 • David Fincher
Evil wins; moral despair
3.1
There Will Be Blood
2007 • Paul Thomas Anderson
Greed and spiritual emptiness
6.2
Everything Everywhere All at Once
2022 • The Daniels
Jobu Tupaki as nihilism personified