Love Wes Anderson? Then you'll enjoy these 20 non-Wes Anderson films

If you like Wes Anderson for his style, then you won't want to miss Amelie, a movie that feels like a mix between Anderson and the French New Wave. It's a movie that is overflowing with style, quirks and characters, not least of which is the title character who just wants to help others out. It's a story that makes you say "awwww" while also saying "woaaah." 

A bunch of quirky characters run around town with bright colors? Silly antics? And super childish boys? C'mon! This is Anderson through and through, which might be why Fellini's classic is one of the director's favorites. 

This is what happens when a director tries to make their own Wes Anderson movie. It's a road trip with a bunch of quirky characters that don't quite reach the same heights as Rushmore, but is still a fun ride nonetheless. 

The colors. The characters. The deadpan humor. Everything about this movie screams Anderson. From the intro of two people swapping bags to the finale of two people on a bike, this screwball comedy has Anderson written all over it. 

There's a lot to like in Where'd You Go, Bernadette, Richard Linklater's story of an architect on the run. There's Cate Blanchette, who is always great. There's the style, which is Anderson-esque. And there's the story, which goes places you never expect. It doesn't always work, but the pieces are what make this worth a watch. 

Frances Ha is like one of Anderson's signature shots: everything is in the right place, nothing is out of sorts. That's remarkable, considering this movie is about a woman who is all out of sorts. The beauty of Ha is the way it matches the messiness of its character without feeling out of control. That's something Anderson has applied to his own characters, who are more messy than a toddler with a bucket of paint. 

Right from the start, you know this movie inspired Wes Anderson. The style of Francois Truffaut is so playful that it's impossible not to draw a line between the two. The love triangle at the center is given such a whimsical tone --such a playful edit-- that you can imagine Anderson watching it every year for inspiration. 

A Jane Austen adaptation that's shot like a Wes Anderson film--what's not to love? This movie about a matchmaker named Emma will be love at first sight for Anderson fans, or fans of movies in general. In every scene, it feels like you've just stepped into a painting. 

Like Jules and Jim, this is a French New Wave classic that was a huge influence on Anderson. The movement was all about playing with tone, structure and technique, which is what Anderson is all about. His movies may not look like this drama about a French singer, but the vibe remains the same. 

Speaking of influence, there may be no greater influence on Anderson than Jaques Tati. A director Anderson references constantly, Tati created his own cinematic language in which people talk and move in a certain way. It was likely the inspiration for Anderson's own cinematic language, in which people talk and move in a certain way. It's safe to say that Tati's beach vacation is unlike any other. 

The best Anderson homage of all time? Maybe. A cute movie that makes you laugh and cry at the same time? Definitely. Taika Waititi's story of a kid on the run from his parents is the mix between Anderson and Thelma and Louise you never knew you needed. 

A comedic drama about two brothers trying to help out their dad? Starring Ben Stiller and Adam Sandler in serious roles? Yes, please. It's not the most obvious Anderson comparison, but this family drama has a lot in common with movies like The Darjeeling Unlimited. 

Yes, I know this is a dumb comedy about a high school nerd, but you can easily draw comparisons in the deadpan humor. In scene after scene, Dynamite makes you laugh with his aloofness. It's what Anderson characters sound like, minus a few brain cells. 

It's a simple story, really: boy meets balloon. Boy becomes best friends with a balloon. Boy keeps balloon away from the bullies who try to take him. It's one of the most magical movies ever made, taking cinema to new heights. 

Anderson has a color palette you don't often see in movies, from the candy-colors of his sets to the pastel hues of his costumes. His movies often look like an easter basket with people inside. It's a design you can't find anywhere else, unless of course, you happen to be watching a Jaques Demy musical. The director made a name for himself with this doomed romance set in a Cherbourg easter basket, which would go on to inspire the look of movies like The Grand Budapest Hotel.

Did somebody say doomed romance? If you want the quirk of Anderson with the despair of Kaufman, look no further. This movie about two exes who erase all memory of each other is impossible to forget.

If you want the style of Anderson with the humor of Michael Cera, you will love the experience of Juno, a high school comedy about girl who gets pregnant and tries to figure out the next step. The movie was a huge hit, thanks to a vibe that makes it stand out amidst the crop of other high school movies. 

There's no other movie that inspired Anderson more than this one... we think. We can't be certain, but the fact that his last movie opened with a five-minute homage to Mon Oncle makes me think this is one of his favorites. The story of a boy and his uncle makes you laugh, cry, smile and soak up the screen--every comedic gag, Parisian square and wildly wonderful quirk has as much personality as any movie out there.