10 Movies With Extremely Deadpan Characters

By Meena

Bill Murray stars as Bob, an actor who forms a unique friendship with Charlotte in Japan. Their connection is as deadpan as it gets!

10. Lost in Translation

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Michael Stuhlbarg is Larry, a Jewish professor facing a moral dilemma. His humor? As dry as the Dead Sea Scrolls!

9. A Serious Man

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Norm Macdonald nails deadpan humor as he carries out revenge-for-hire. Cameos from other comedic greats keep it entertaining.

8. Dirty Work

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A dark rom-com with Bud Cort as Harold, who's obsessed with death. His romance with Maude is humorously low-key.

7. Harold and Maude

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Woody Allen's Alvy Singer explores love and heartbreak with a deadpan lens. The film breaks the fourth wall, adding another layer of humor.

6. Annie Hall

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John Cusack's Lloyd is deadpan but endearing. His dry humor adds to the film's '80s nostalgia.

5. Say Anything…

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Rob Gordon, portrayed by John Cusack, explores love and music with brutal honesty. His commentary? As deadpan as it comes.

4. High Fidelity

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Ellen Page's Juno handles teenage pregnancy with wit. Her deadpan humor serves as her armor.

3. Juno

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Oliver, played by Craig Roberts, navigates teenage angst and family drama. His dry wit adds depth to his character.

2. Submarine

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Chevy Chase's investigative journalist mixes intrigue with deadpan humor. A neo-noir thriller with a comedic twist!

1. Fletch

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