Movies like Permanent Vacation

Vincent Gallo's Buffalo '66 chronicles the peculiar story of a newly released convict pretending to have a normal life. Its off-kilter protagonist and the exploration of personal redemption through unconventional storytelling resonate with the narrative sensibility of Permanent Vacation.

Richard Linklater's Slacker is a cult classic that meanders through the lives of various eccentrics in Austin, Texas. The film's lack of conventional plot and its embrace of the unconventional echo the atmospheric and restless spirit of Permanent Vacation.

Coffee and Cigarettes is a series of short vignettes, once again by Jim Jarmusch, where characters engage in conversations over coffee and cigarettes. Its candid dialogue and minimalist style align closely with Permanent Vacation's tone and would satisfy viewers looking for similarly styled exchanges.

Directed by Jim Jarmusch, Down by Law boasts a similar indie film vibe with a quirky narrative. This black-and-white classic captures the lives of three unlikely companions in a New Orleans prison, making it a great pick for those who appreciate the character-driven, slice-of-life storytelling seen in Permanent Vacation.

Another Jim Jarmusch creation, Mystery Train interweaves three stories set in Memphis, Tennessee, around the mythos of Elvis Presley. Its offbeat humor and focus on transient characters across a disconnected narrative will resonate well with fans of Permanent Vacation's unpredictable storytelling.