Asteroid City (2023)

Comedy Drama Directed by Wes Anderson
← Inspired by 9 films

In an American desert town circa 1955, the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.

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Films that influenced Asteroid City

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  1. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
    "Anderson cited both versions of this film as influences, reflecting themes of paranoia and identity that resonate in "Asteroid City."" Far Out Magazine source
  2. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
    "Steven Spielberg's sci-fi classic about human-alien contact influenced *Asteroid City*, particularly in its depiction of extraterrestrial encounters in the American desert." Wes Anderson and Steven Spielberg use sci-fi the same way Jesse Hassenger Polygon.com
  3. 8½ (1963)
    "Federico Fellini's introspective film about a director analyzing his own work parallels *Asteroid City*'s meta-commentary and self-analysis." Why Asteroid City Is Wes Anderson’s Most Reflective Movie Liam Gaughan MovieWeb
  4. Stardust Memories (1980)
    "Woody Allen's film, which also reflects on the nature of art and includes references to aliens, shares thematic similarities with *Asteroid City*." Why Asteroid City Is Wes Anderson’s Most Reflective Movie Liam Gaughan MovieWeb
  5. The Petrified Forest (1936)** and **Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)
    "Anderson cited these films as inspirations for the desert scenes in *Asteroid City*." Entertainment Weekly source
  6. The Wizard of Oz (1939)
    "The production design of *Asteroid City* was influenced by the set designs of *The Wizard of Oz*, particularly in creating expansive, stylized landscapes." How The Wizard of Oz Inspired Asteroid City's Production Designer and Wes Anderson Tara Bennett SYFY
  7. The Petrified Forest (1936)
    "Anderson named this film as a major influence, particularly for its desert setting and character dynamics, which are echoed in "Asteroid City."" 10 Movies To Watch Before Asteroid City Ben Sherlock ScreenRant
  8. Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)
    "The film's direction and desert cinematography influenced Anderson's visual approach in "Asteroid City."" 10 Movies To Watch Before Asteroid City Ben Sherlock ScreenRant
  9. The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
    "This classic science fiction film about an alien visitor to Earth is among Anderson's favorite sci-fi movies and influenced the thematic elements of "Asteroid City."" Far Out Magazine source

Asteroid City (2023), directed by Wes Anderson, was inspired by 9 earlier films — including Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and 8½. Check out the citations below.