Movies with an episodic structure use multiple distinct segments or "episodes" within a single film to tell a story, rather than following one continuous, linear narrative. This structure can offer diverse perspectives, explore various themes, or highlight different characters, often giving audiences a richer, more layered experience.
Memento (2000) - A non-linear narrative that unfolds through fragmented memories, creating an episodic feel.
Run Lola Run (1998) - Features three different scenarios based on the same premise, exploring choices and consequences.
Cloud Atlas (2012) – Adapted from David Mitchell's novel, Cloud Atlas uses an episodic structure to explore interconnected lives across different times and places. The movie tells six stories from different time periods, showcasing how people’s actions echo through history.
Sin City (2005) – Sin City, directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller, adapts the episodic nature of a graphic novel, with each segment focusing on a different story set in the same city. Characters reappear and interact, creating a dark, interconnected world.
Isle of Dogs (2018)
Go (1999)
Love Actually (2003) - This romantic comedy intertwines various love stories during the Christmas season, highlighting different aspects of love and relationships.
Babel (2006) – Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, Babel explores four different stories across countries and cultures, showing how a single event connects lives across the globe. The multi-narrative structure emphasizes the impact of communication and isolation on human relationships.
Crash (2004) – This film explores racial and social tensions in Los Angeles through multiple intersecting storylines. Directed by Paul Haggis, the episodic structure reveals how these interconnected lives influence and impact one another.
Snatch 2000
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood 2019
Bad Times at the El Royale 2018