Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Emancipation List
- 12 Years a Slave - Both films deal with the struggles of African Americans during slavery.
- Harriet - Explores the life of Harriet Tubman and her efforts to free slaves, similar themes of struggle and resilience.
- The Underground Railroad - A television series that delves into the trauma of slavery and the quest for freedom.
- Django Unchained - Features themes of revenge and liberation against the backdrop of slavery.
- Roots - A historical miniseries that traces the lineage of an African American family from slavery to freedom.
- The Birth of a Nation - Focuses on Nat Turner's slave rebellion and themes of resistance.
- The Help - Shares themes of race relations, struggle, and personal stories of African American women.
- Amistad - Based on a true story of a slave ship mutiny and the fight for freedom.
- Selma - Portrays the civil rights movement, focusing on the struggles for equality.
- Glory - A historical war film that depicts the contributions of African American soldiers during the Civil War.
- Black Panther - Explores themes of identity, freedom, and fighting against oppression.
- Twelve - Explores themes of survival against adversity and personal struggles.
- The Butler - Follows the life of an African American butler in the White House during significant civil rights events.
- Just Mercy - Focuses on the fight against systemic racism within the justice system.
- Detroit - Chronicles racial tensions and struggles during the 1967 Detroit riots.
- The Color Purple - A story that deals with the struggles of African American women in the early 20th century.
- Fences - Explores personal struggles and family dynamics in an African American context.
- Malcolm X - Focuses on the life of civil rights leader Malcolm X and themes of racial injustice.
- When They See Us - Based on the true story of the Central Park Five, dealing with racial injustice.
- The Last Black Man in San Francisco - Explores themes of gentrification and belonging in the African American community.
- A Raisin in the Sun - Focuses on a struggling African American family and their quest for a better life.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - A story about overcoming adversity and striving for a better future.
- Fruitvale Station - Based on the life of Oscar Grant, addressing issues of race and police violence.
- The Hate U Give - Deals with systemic racism and the fight for justice after a police shooting.
- American History X - Explores racism and redemption through personal and societal struggles.
- Dear White People - A satirical look at race relations and identity at a predominantly white college.
- Luke Cage - A superhero show that addresses social issues, identity, and race.
- Snowfall - Tackles the impact of the crack cocaine epidemic in the 80s and its implications.
- Them - A horror anthology that explores racial themes and the Black experience.
- Godfather of Harlem - A crime drama that delves into the struggle for power and identity in Harlem.
- Watchmen - Explores themes of race, trauma, and the legacy of racism in America.
- Lovecraft Country - Combines horror with themes of racism and social justice.
- The Chi - A coming-of-age story set in Chicago that addresses gun violence and community.
- Underground - A dramatic series focused on the Underground Railroad and the fight for freedom.
- Queen Sugar - Explores contemporary issues within the African American community and family dynamics.
- The Photograph - Centers around love and legacy, intertwined with themes of race and culture.
- His House - A horror film that touches on immigration and identity.
- School Daze - Examines racism and identity within the context of a historically Black college.
- I Am Not Your Negro - A documentary that explores the racial divide in America through the eyes of James Baldwin.
- Love & Basketball - A coming-of-age romance that addresses race and class issues.
- Hidden Figures - Highlights the struggles of African American women in the NASA space program.
- Akeelah and the Bee - A coming-of-age story that explores themes of perseverance and community support.
- The Equals - Explores issues of identity and struggle in a dystopian world.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 747033 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 2 |
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2019 | United States of America | Action | 31096 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 3 |
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2021 | United States of America | Drama | 8668 | 7.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 4 |
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2012 | United States of America | Comedy | 1718800 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 5 |
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1977 | Biography | 19100 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | NR | |
| 6 |
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1915 | United States of America | Drama | 26560 | 6.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 7 |
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2011 | India | Drama | 498104 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 8 |
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1997 | United States of America | Biography | 83513 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 9 |
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2014 | France | History | 95930 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 10 |
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1989 | United States of America | Biography | 145912 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 11 |
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2018 | United States of America | Action | 847166 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 12 |
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2010 | France | Action | 12708 | 5.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 13 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 120207 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 14 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 76680 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 15 |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 56310 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 16 |
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1985 | United States of America | Drama | 98350 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 17 |
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2016 | Canada | Drama | 119144 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 18 |
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1992 | United States of America | Biography | 102979 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 19 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 140834 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 20 | 2019 | United States of America | Drama | 22135 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | ||
| 21 |
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1961 | United States of America | Drama | 9781 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 22 |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 568904 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 23 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 86396 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 24 |
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2018 | United States of America | Crime | 40892 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 25 |
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1998 | United States of America | Crime | 1197920 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 26 |
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2017 | United States of America | Comedy | 26521 | 6.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 27 |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 32798 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 28 |
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2021 | United States of America | Drama | 29509 | 7.5 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
| 29 |
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2019 | United States of America | Crime | 21592 | 8.1 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
| 30 |
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2009 | United States of America | Mystery | 586910 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 31 |
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2020 | United States of America | Drama | 47857 | 7.1 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 32 |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 8380 | 7.6 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
| 33 |
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1995 | Bulgaria | Comedy | 61647 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 34 |
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2016 | United States of America | Drama | 5841 | 7.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 35 |
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2020 | Canada | Drama | 6273 | 6.1 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 36 |
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2020 | United Kingdom | Drama | 49366 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 37 |
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1988 | United States of America | Comedy | 8183 | 6.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 38 |
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2017 | Belgium | Documentary | 23707 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 39 |
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2000 | United States of America | Drama | 24649 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 40 |
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2016 | United States of America | Biography | 259836 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 41 |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 21858 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | PG |
