Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Harriet List
- 12 Years a Slave - Both films explore the brutal realities of slavery and the fight for freedom.
- The Help - Focuses on the experiences of African American women and their struggles in a racially divided society.
- Selma - Highlights the civil rights movement and the fight for social justice similar to Harriet's journey.
- Hidden Figures - Shares themes of empowerment and overcoming racial discrimination in historical contexts.
- Glory - Focuses on African American soldiers in the Civil War and their fight for dignity and justice.
- Django Unchained - Explores themes of slavery and rebellion through the journey of a freed slave.
- The Underground Railroad - Aimed at portraying the harrowing journey to freedom during slavery, similar to Harriet's story.
- Amistad - Follows a landmark legal battle over enslaved Africans, addressing similar themes of freedom.
- Freedom - Both films highlight the fight against slavery and the quest for freedom.
- The Birth of a Nation - Focuses on Nat Turner's slave rebellion, showcasing resistance to oppression.
- The Color Purple - Examines the struggles of African American women in the early 20th century, including empowerment themes.
- Roots - A miniseries depicting the history of slavery and the quest for freedom in America.
- Beloved - Addresses the haunting legacy of slavery, similar to Harriet's themes of trauma and freedom.
- Bessie - Tells the story of Bessie Smith and addresses themes of race and the struggle for acceptance.
- Loving - Covers the fight against racial discrimination and the pursuit of equality in America.
- If Beale Street Could Talk - Explores themes of racism, injustice, and love in a backdrop of societal struggles.
- One Night in Miami... - Examines the intersection of race and culture during a pivotal moment in American history.
- Miss Juneteenth - Focuses on the experiences of African American women and their struggles for recognition and empowerment.
- The Butler - Follows the life of an African American butler in the White House, addressing racial issues over decades.
- Malcolm X - Explores the life and struggles of a key civil rights leader, parallel to Harriet's fight for freedom.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - A story of resilience and determination, focusing on overcoming great odds.
- Straight Outta Compton - Explores social and racial issues through the lens of music and culture, echoing themes of resistance.
- A Wrinkle in Time - Addresses themes of empowerment and fighting against oppression with a fantastical twist.
- The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Based on true events, highlighting issues of race and ethics in medical history.
- Clemency - Explores themes of justice and redemption in the context of the death penalty, highlighting moral dilemmas.
- Canal Street - Follows a young man's fight for justice after being wrongfully accused, touching on racial themes.
- The Hate U Give - Addresses contemporary issues of race and justice through the eyes of a young woman.
- Just Mercy - Based on a true story that deals with justice and race, featuring a lawyer fighting for the innocent.
- American History X - Addresses racial tensions and the struggle for redemption in modern America.
- Fruitvale Station - Based on a true story involving race and justice, focusing on a tragic event.
- The Black Klansman - A true story that tackles issues of race and injustice in a unique narrative style.
- The Gemini - A film that delves into issues of identity and justice within the African American experience.
- Why We Hate - A documentary series exploring the roots of hate and how to combat it, paralleling Harriet's fight.
- The Gospel - Explores themes of faith, struggle, and community in challenging societal conditions.
- Talk to Me - Based on the life of a real person who faced societal challenges and made a difference through media.
- Love and Basketball - Focuses on personal struggles and the pursuit of dreams against societal norms.
- Beyond the Lights - Explores the struggles against fame and societal pressures, highlighting personal empowerment.
- A Raisin in the Sun - Covers themes of dreams and struggles of African American families in a racially charged environment.
- Hidden Figures - Showcases the contributions of African American women in a challenging environment, promoting empowerment.
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 747033 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
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2011 | India | Drama | 498104 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
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2014 | France | History | 95930 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2016 | United States of America | Biography | 259836 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
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1989 | United States of America | Biography | 145912 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
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2012 | United States of America | Comedy | 1718800 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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2021 | United States of America | Drama | 8668 | 7.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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1997 | United States of America | Biography | 83513 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 2220 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | |
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1915 | United States of America | Drama | 26560 | 6.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
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1985 | United States of America | Drama | 98350 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 12 |
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1977 | Biography | 19100 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | NR | |
| 13 |
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1998 | United States of America | Drama | 9636 | 6 | Movie | Released | R |
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2015 | United States of America | Biography | 4842 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | |
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2016 | United Kingdom | Biography | 37040 | 7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 52848 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
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2020 | United States of America | Drama | 34543 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
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2020 | United States of America | Drama | 2204 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 19 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 120207 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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1992 | United States of America | Biography | 102979 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 21 |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 568904 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 22 |
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2015 | United Kingdom | Biography | 220623 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
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2018 | United States of America | Adventure | 48081 | 4.3 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 24 | 2017 | United States of America | Biography | 4040 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | ||
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2019 | United States of America | Drama | 5484 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | |
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2019 | United States of America | Drama | 417 | 5 | Movie | Released | |
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2018 | United States of America | Crime | 40892 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 76680 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
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1998 | United States of America | Crime | 1197920 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 86396 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
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1966 | United States of America | Drama | 544 | 6 | Movie | Released | NR |
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2016 | Myanmar | Drama | 100 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | |
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2019 | United States of America | Documentary | 394 | 7.5 | Serie | Ended | |
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2005 | Drama | 2280 | 5.1 | Movie | Released | PG | |
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2023 | Australia | Horror | 158131 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 17618 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
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1961 | United States of America | Drama | 9781 | 8 | Movie | Released |
