Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Do the Right Thing List
- Malcolm X - Both explore the complexities of race relations in America and feature powerful storytelling.
- 12 Angry Men - Similar themes of justice and moral responsibility in a racially charged setting.
- Selma - Focuses on the civil rights movement, highlighting racial tension and activism.
- Fruitvale Station - A poignant story addressing racial profiling and police violence.
- The Hate U Give - Deals with issues of race, police violence, and social justice from a young perspective.
- American History X - Explores themes of racism, redemption, and the cycle of violence.
- Crash - Intertwined stories that examine racial and social tensions in Los Angeles.
- Get Out - Combines social commentary on race issues with horror and suspense.
- A Raisin in the Sun - Focused on the aspirations and struggles of a Black family in a racially divided society.
- Boys N the Hood - Explores the challenges faced by young Black men in an urban setting.
- The Butler - Covers significant moments in American history through the life of a Black White House butler.
- BlacKkKlansman - A story based on a true event that tackles racism with a mix of drama and humor.
- The Help - Highlights the racial divides and the struggle for equality in a southern town.
- Do the Right Thing - Highly regarded for its exploration of race relations, community dynamics, and social issues.
- The Wire - Offers a raw and realistic view of urban life and systemic issues, including race.
- Dear White People - A sharp social commentary on race and identity within a university setting.
- Southside With You - Focuses on the relationship between Barack and Michelle Obama against a backdrop of social issues.
- The Manchurian Candidate - Explores themes of race and manipulation in the context of political unrest.
- Orange Is the New Black - Explores race, class, and gender issues in a prison setting.
- When They See Us - A powerful dramatization of the Central Park Five case, addressing racism in the legal system.
- Just Mercy - Explores the flaws in the justice system with a focus on racial inequities.
- The Night Of - Examines race and the criminal justice system through a gripping, interconnected story.
- The Intouchables - While different in tone, it explores unlikely friendships across social and racial divides.
- Atlanta - A dark comedy that addresses issues of race, class, and culture in contemporary America.
- I Am Not Your Negro - A documentary that dives deep into race relations in America through the lens of James Baldwin.
- Philadelphia - Tackles issues of discrimination and injustice within the context of race and AIDS.
- Black Mirror: White Christmas - Offers social commentary on human behaviors, including race and technology.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - A story of struggle and perseverance in the face of socio-economic challenges.
- The 13th - A documentary that analyzes the intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the U.S.
- In the Heat of the Night - Focuses on race relations and societal issues in a southern town.
- Bamboozled - A satirical take on race in the media that highlights stereotypes and societal issues.
- The Last Black Man in San Francisco - Explores themes of identity, race, and gentrification in contemporary urban life.
- The Color Purple - A powerful narrative about the struggles of Black women dealing with racism and sexism.
- Purge: Election Year - While primarily a horror film, it touches on racial and class issues within its narrative.
- Requiem for a Dream - Explores themes of addiction and desperation within society, highlighting urban struggles.
- Night Catches Us - Centers around the struggles of Black activists in the post-civil rights era.
- Soul Food - A dramatic portrayal of family dynamics influenced by race and culture.
- Twelve Years a Slave - A harrowing depiction of slavery and its scars on race relations in America.
- Go Tell It on the Mountain - An exploration of race, family, and faith in a historical context.
- The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution - A documentary that traces and analyzes the history of the Black Panther Party.
- The Killing of a Sacred Deer - Although a different genre, it similarly critiques moral dilemmas in society.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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1992 | United States of America | Biography | 102979 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 2 |
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1957 | United States of America | Crime | 878567 | 9 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 3 |
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2014 | France | History | 95930 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 4 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 86396 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 5 |
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2018 | United States of America | Crime | 40892 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 6 |
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1998 | United States of America | Crime | 1197920 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 7 |
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2005 | Germany | Drama | 450826 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 8 |
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2017 | United States of America | Horror | 717300 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 9 |
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1961 | United States of America | Drama | 9781 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 120207 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 11 |
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2018 | United States of America | Biography | 294572 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 12 |
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2011 | India | Drama | 498104 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 13 |
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1989 | United States of America | Comedy | 114091 | 8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 14 |
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2002 | United States of America | Crime | 384058 | 9.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 15 |
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2017 | United States of America | Comedy | 26521 | 6.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 16 |
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2016 | United States of America | Biography | 10161 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 17 |
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2004 | United States of America | Drama | 117537 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 18 |
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2013 | United States of America | Comedy | 322661 | 8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 19 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 140834 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 20 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 76680 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 21 |
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2016 | United Kingdom | Crime | 175458 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 22 |
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2011 | France | Comedy | 940617 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 23 |
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2016 | United States of America | Comedy | 89841 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 24 |
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2017 | Belgium | Documentary | 23707 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 25 |
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1993 | United States of America | Drama | 260292 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 26 |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 568904 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 27 |
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2017 | Greece | Horror | 25 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 28 |
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1967 | United States of America | Drama | 84345 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 29 |
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2000 | United States of America | Comedy | 12445 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 30 | 2019 | United States of America | Drama | 22135 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | ||
| 31 |
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1985 | United States of America | Drama | 98350 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 32 |
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2000 | United States of America | Drama | 909017 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 33 |
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2010 | United States of America | Drama | 1847 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 34 |
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1997 | United States of America | Comedy | 9105 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 35 |
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1985 | United States of America | Drama | 251 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 36 | 2015 | United States of America | Documentary | 2153 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | ||
| 37 |
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2017 | United Kingdom | Drama | 192767 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
