Movies Similar to So, You're Trying to Sleep During the Apocalypse

Together(2021)

A husband and wife are forced to re-evaluate themselves and their relationship through the reality of the Covid-19 lockdown.

Wise Guys: The Lost Show(2022)

During the COVID-19 pandemic, two college students set out to make a revolutionary television show. The pilot episode was uncovered and presented alongside exclusive interviews with the cast and crew.

UnCancelled(2024)

Actress Maria, and filmmaker Luke, travelled from LA to Spain in March 2020 to get married. The pandemic caused them to cancel the wedding, and forced them into lockdown with Luke’s mum, Karen, who had travelled all the way from Australia. Luke filmed it all and put it online as a series. They cancelled their wedding again when Maria fell pregnant. Luke filmed that too. Maria is now determined to get married. Luke, feeling stuck in Spain, thinks the only way to enjoy the wedding and cling to his old dreams is to film it. For Maria, sick of their life being public, it’s the final straw.

Eddington(2025)

In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.

The Love Guru(2008)

Born in America and raised in an Indian ashram, Pitka returns to his native land to seek his fortune as a spiritualist and self-help expert. His skills are put to the test when he must get a brokenhearted hockey player's marriage back on track in time for the man to help his team win the Stanley Cup.

PLANT BOY(2021)

A teenager is resurrected as a plant-headed zombie, searching to find his past happiness and humanity. How long will it all last though, knowing that life may change again when the sun goes away?

Breakin' All the Rules(2004)

After being dumped by his model girlfriend, aspiring writer Quincy Watson quits his job and is inspired to pen the ultimate how-to book on breaking up. When it becomes a smash bestseller, he starts giving his player cousin, Evan, choice tips on how to win the battle of the sexes. But when Evan's beautiful girlfriend Nikki gets wind of the plan, it's these players that end up getting played.

Me v. Myself v. I(2020)

A quarantined man faces a battle to the death with his fiercest adversary - himself.

How To Party(1986)

Humorous how-to video explains partying.

O Homem Que Escrevia Notas de Falecimento

Soviet Submarine(2021)

On March 26th, 2020, seven boys locked themselves in a house for 48 hours, with only potatoes, bread, and red light for survival. Watch the chaos unfold and tension rise between the comrades as they struggle to find a cure before it's too late.

How to Have a Moneymaking Garage Sale(1987)

Learn today's simple, step-by-step way to make more money with less effort...and have fun! Phyllis Diller shares her "garage sale secrets" with you, digging into closets, plowing through old boxes and clearing out the attic as she organizes an attractive, moneymaking garage sale.

Assim como Lembramos(2022)

A group of three friends, Rodrigo, César and Vitória, have a date at Vitória's house after a long time without meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They sit in her backyard with a few bottles of beer and a joint, chat as it gets dark and each one brings up their own existential conflicts, perhaps looking for a solution, or leave with even more questions...

Guermantes(2021)

Paris, sum­mer 2020. Actors from “la Comédie-Française”, France’s most pres­ti­gious the­ater, rehearse Christophe Hon­oré’s new play, an adap­ta­tion of Mar­cel Proust’s “The Guer­mantes Way”. When the show is sud­den­ly can­celed, the dra­ma group decides to go ahead with it any­way, in the name of art and for the joy of act­ing together.

Guide to a Midwest Hometown(2022)

Coming back during Winter, Alex Powell explores both the places and personal connections found in his hometown and how they've changed. “Guide to a Midwest Hometown” explores what makes the barren places at home feel sentimental and special, and the good and bad feelings that come when being back home. Inspired by "How To With John Wilson".

In My Head(2025)

Charlie Brooker's Antiviral Wipe(2020)

In this one-off special, Charlie Brooker returns to take a look at life under lockdown. Contributors include the ever-insightful Philomena Cunk and Barry Shitpeas.

The Middle Ages(2022)

A comedy during confinement? Probably so. A portrait of a little girl and her family during confinement? Apparently so. An absurd, Beckettian musical shot during confinement? Exactly, yes.

Plano B - O Novo Estagiário(2021)

The first day of an intern is surprisingly chaotic when meeting their coworkers.

The Rebellious(2024)

Paris, France, April 2020. Félix, manager of a luxury hotel, decides to start a clandestine business during the first lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.