Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Hustle & Flow List
- Get Rich or Die Tryin' - Both films showcase the struggles of rising from difficult circumstances to achieve success in the music industry.
- 8 Mile - A story about a young rapper trying to make it in the music scene while overcoming personal challenges.
- Empire - Focuses on the music industry and the personal journey of its protagonist trying to establish himself.
- The Mack - Explores themes of hustling and navigating the underground economy, similar to Hustle & Flow.
- Straight Outta Compton - Follows the rise of a hip-hop group while addressing social issues and personal trials.
- Notorious - A biographical film that follows the life of rapper The Notorious B.I.G. and his rise to fame.
- Dead Presidents - Explores the struggles of young men trying to make a better life after returning from war, with ties to crime and hustle.
- Boyz n the Hood - A coming-of-age story that deals with the challenges of growing up in a tough environment, similar in tone to Hustle & Flow.
- Fifty Shades of Black - A film that blends elements of comedy and struggle similar to the personal challenges depicted in Hustle & Flow.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - A poignant story about a man's struggle to improve his life while facing adversity, akin to the themes in Hustle & Flow.
- The Shawshank Redemption - While not about music, it explores themes of hope and overcoming obstacles, similar to the central message in Hustle & Flow.
- Rise - A series about the journey of a high school teacher trying to inspire students and navigate their futures.
- Hustlers - Follows a group of women engaging in hustling to make a better life for themselves, with themes of empowerment.
- The Blind Side - An inspiring story about overcoming obstacles in the pursuit of success, similar to Hustle & Flow.
- Training Day - Examines the harsh realities of life and choices within a gritty urban environment.
- Paid in Full - A crime drama about the rise and fall within the drug trade, highlighting personal ambition similar to Hustle & Flow.
- Brooklyn's Finest - Explores the lives of individuals in the crime world of Brooklyn, mirroring themes of struggle and ambition.
- Goodfellas - A classic portrayal of ambition and descent into the world of crime, akin to the hustle depicted in Hustle & Flow.
- American Gangster - Focuses on a man's rise to power in the drug trade, paralleling themes of ambition and struggle.
- Street Kings - A gritty look at corruption and ambition within the LAPD, touching on similar themes of struggle for power.
- The Wire - A series that offers a deep dive into the lives affected by crime and drugs in Baltimore, echoing the struggles shown in Hustle & Flow.
- Empire Records - Focuses on the lives of employees at a music store and their dreams within the industry.
- Crazy Heart - Follows a country music singer's decline and quest for redemption, showcasing the music industry's challenges.
- A Star Is Born - A music-centric film that explores love, ambition, and the struggles within the industry.
- The Get Down - A series that chronicles the rise of hip-hop in the '70s, highlighting personal aspirations and struggles.
- Friday - A comedic take on the struggles of living in a challenging neighborhood, similar in tone and setting.
- The Harder They Fall - A Western film that includes themes of revenge and ambition reminiscent of hustle and survival.
- On My Block - A coming-of-age series that tackles the experiences of a group of friends growing up in a tough neighborhood.
- Snowfall - A gritty series that explores the early days of the crack epidemic and its influences on the music scene.
- Top Boy - A series focused on the lives of young people involved in drug dealing, highlighting themes of hustle and survival.
- In the Mix - A film featuring a DJ who gets caught up in a world of crime, reflecting the challenges and chaos similar to Hustle & Flow.
- Ballers - A series about professional athletes navigating their careers and personal lives, reflecting ambition and hustle.
- Atlanta - Explores the music scene in Atlanta and the struggles of its main characters to achieve success.
- Madea's Family Reunion - Blends drama and humor while tackling serious themes in the lives of the characters, akin to Hustle & Flow's tone.
- The Chi - A series that dives deep into the lives and challenges of residents in a Chicago neighborhood, similar thematic elements.
- This Is Us - While more family-focused, it explores personal struggles and triumphs that resonate with the emotional journey in Hustle & Flow.
- Roxanne Roxanne - A biopic about a young female rapper and the challenges she faced, similar to the musical aspect of Hustle & Flow.
- Ballad of a Soldier - A film about a young soldier's heroism and personal sacrifices, reflecting the struggle for a better life and dreams.
- The Bronx Is Burning - Focuses on the lives of New Yorkers in tough situations, reflecting on ambition and the pursuit of dreams.
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2005 | United States of America | Drama | 50604 | 5.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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2002 | Germany | Drama | 325866 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
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2015 | United States of America | Drama | 41374 | 7.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
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1973 | United States of America | Crime | 3362 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
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2015 | United Kingdom | Biography | 220623 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
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1946 | United States of America | Drama | 108300 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
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1995 | United States of America | Action | 24864 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | R |
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1991 | United States of America | Crime | 156880 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
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2016 | United States of America | Comedy | 23452 | 3.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 10 |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 568904 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 11 |
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1994 | United States of America | Drama | 2927360 | 9.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 12 |
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2022 | Greece | Drama | 8346 | 7 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 13 |
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2019 | United States of America | Comedy | 108528 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 14 |
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2009 | United States of America | Drama | 364032 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 15 |
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2001 | United States of America | Crime | 478763 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
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2002 | United States of America | Action | 14440 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
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2010 | United States of America | Crime | 66727 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 18 |
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1990 | United States of America | Biography | 1273730 | 8.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 19 |
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2007 | United States of America | Drama | 457466 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 20 |
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2008 | United States of America | Action | 121997 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 21 |
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2002 | United States of America | Crime | 384058 | 9.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 22 |
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1995 | United States of America | Comedy | 62716 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 23 |
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2009 | United States of America | Drama | 95230 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 424179 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
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2016 | United States of America | Drama | 23828 | 8.2 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 26 |
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1995 | United States of America | Comedy | 126232 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 27 |
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2021 | United States of America | Western | 72054 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 28 |
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2018 | United States of America | Comedy | 19892 | 7.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 29 |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 32798 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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2011 | United Kingdom | Crime | 41177 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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2005 | United States of America | Comedy | 8653 | 3 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2015 | United States of America | Comedy | 77081 | 7.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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2016 | United States of America | Comedy | 89841 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 12118 | 5.3 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 35 |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 8380 | 7.6 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
| 36 |
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2016 | United States of America | Comedy | 161542 | 8.7 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
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2017 | United States of America | Biography | 3710 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | |
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1959 | Soviet Union | Drama | 11457 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
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2007 | United States of America | Drama | 1404 | 7.8 | Serie | Ended |