Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Sleepers List
- The Green Mile - Both explore themes of justice, friendship, and moral dilemmas in a prison setting.
- Stand by Me - Focuses on young boys' friendship and trauma while dealing with dark themes from their pasts.
- Mystic River - Explores the impact of traumatic childhood experiences on adult lives with a focus on loyalty and revenge.
- Catch Me If You Can - Involves themes of deception and offers a blend of drama and crime elements.
- Prisoners - A dark thriller that deals with the crime and moral ambiguity surrounding the disappearance of children.
- American History X - Examines themes of violence, redemption, and the environment that shapes youth.
- The Shawshank Redemption - Another prison story that emphasizes hope, friendship, and survival in a harsh environment.
- Boys Don't Cry - Deals with the struggles of identity and the violence faced in youth.
- Dead Poets Society - Focuses on the impact of mentorship and the critical nature of youth decisions.
- The Outsiders - Explores youth, class struggle, and the bonds of friendship amidst violence.
- Fight Club - Themes of disenchantment, identity, and male relationships resonate with the underlying tones of Sleepers.
- A History of Violence - Examines themes of violence, family dynamics, and the impact of a traumatic past.
- The Silence of the Lambs - Psychological intensity with elements of crime and moral dilemmas.
- Gone Baby Gone - Another dark tale involving child's abduction and moral complexities in the pursuit of justice.
- Scum - A harsh portrayal of life in a British Borstal, similar to themes of incarceration in Sleepers.
- Chopper - Based on the life of a violent criminal, exploring themes of violence and prison life.
- The Kite Runner - Explores the themes of friendship, betrayal, and the impact of traumatic experiences during childhood.
- We Need to Talk About Kevin - Explores the consequences of childhood trauma and the impact on family relationships.
- Gangs of New York - Contains themes of violence, loyalty, and the struggle for power and justice.
- The Imitation Game - Themes of friendship, betrayal, and moral choices under societal pressure.
- 12 Years a Slave - Features themes of injustice, suffering, and resilience in the face of brutality.
- City of God - A look into the brutal world of crime and youth in Brazilian favelas, showcasing the loss of innocence.
- Hotel Rwanda - A deeply emotional narrative focusing on real-life trauma, survival, and moral challenges.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - Takes a look at personal struggle and the bond between a father and son amidst adversity.
- The Baseball Diaries - Explores youth, friendship, and the journey through a troubled adolescence.
- Carriers - A post-apocalyptic tale that examines the breakdown of moral codes during survival.
- The Last House on the Left - An intense exploration of violence and the lengths a parent will go to protect their child.
- Boyz n the Hood - Focuses on youth navigating their environment amid violence and societal challenges.
- Donnie Brasco - Deals with the friendship between an undercover agent and a mobster amidst crime and deception.
- The Blind Side - A story of protection and support through turbulent childhood experiences.
- Requiem for a Dream - Explores the impact of addiction on individuals and their relationships, focused on despair and struggle.
- Zodiac - Involves crime and the psychological effects on those attempting to bring justice.
- The Machinist - Examines the psychological impact of past traumas and isolation.
- Erin Brockovich - Focuses on the theme of fighting injustice against a backdrop of personal struggle.
- Selma - Explores themes of social justice, personal sacrifice, and the impact of community.
- Sin City - Combines crime and moral complexity overlaid with dark storytelling.
- The Woodsman - Explores the struggles of reintegrating into society while dealing with a traumatic past.
- American Beauty - Explores disillusionment and the darker side of seemingly normal suburban life.
- Twelve Monkeys - Deals with insanity, time travel and the dark ramifications of a traumatic past.
- Sicario - A dark, gritty look at crime, loyalty, and moral ambiguity in the modern world.
- Boys in the Trees - Explores young male friendships, trauma, and the supernatural, similar to themes of loss and resilience.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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1999 | United States of America | Crime | 1425630 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 2 |
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1986 | United States of America | Adventure | 447379 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 3 |
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2003 | United States of America | Thriller | 490292 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 4 |
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2002 | United States of America | Biography | 1112960 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 5 |
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2013 | United States of America | Crime | 824685 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 6 |
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1998 | United States of America | Crime | 1197920 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 7 |
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1994 | United States of America | Drama | 2927360 | 9.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 8 |
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1999 | United States of America | Biography | 104107 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 9 |
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1989 | United States of America | Comedy | 556046 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 |
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1983 | France | Crime | 99630 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 11 |
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1999 | Germany | Drama | 2358980 | 8.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 12 |
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2005 | Germany | Drama | 255429 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 13 |
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1991 | United States of America | Crime | 1568880 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 14 |
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2007 | United States of America | Crime | 296214 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 15 |
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1979 | United Kingdom | Crime | 13300 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 16 |
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2000 | Australia | Biography | 42043 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 17 |
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2007 | China | Drama | 82835 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 18 |
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2011 | Spain | Drama | 169697 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 19 |
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2002 | Italy | Crime | 477155 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 20 |
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2014 | United States of America | Biography | 832628 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 21 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 747033 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 22 |
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2002 | Brazil | Drama | 809417 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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2004 | Italy | Drama | 374612 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 24 |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 568904 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 25 |
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2009 | United States of America | Action | 49899 | 6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 26 |
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2009 | United States of America | Crime | 101356 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 27 |
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1991 | United States of America | Crime | 156880 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 28 |
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1997 | United States of America | Biography | 335723 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 29 |
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2009 | United States of America | Drama | 364032 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 30 |
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2000 | United States of America | Drama | 909017 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 31 |
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2007 | United States of America | Crime | 607340 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 32 |
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2004 | Belgium | Thriller | 419247 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 33 |
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2000 | United States of America | Biography | 224441 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 34 |
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2014 | France | History | 95930 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 35 |
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2005 | United States of America | Thriller | 797228 | 8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 36 |
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2004 | United States of America | Drama | 35586 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 37 |
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1999 | United States of America | Drama | 1220120 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 38 |
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1995 | United States of America | Mystery | 651325 | 8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 39 |
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2015 | Mexico | Action | 484672 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 40 |
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2016 | Australia | Drama | 4344 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |