Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Brubaker List

  • The Shawshank Redemption - Both explore themes of hope and redemption in a prison setting.
  • The Green Mile - A touching story set in a prison with supernatural elements and deep character development.
  • One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Focuses on the struggles of an individual against a corrupt system in a confined environment.
  • Dead Man Walking - Explores the death penalty and the moral dilemmas inside a prison.
  • The Count of Monte Cristo - A tale of imprisonment and revenge, showcasing a character's journey from incarceration to freedom.
  • Cool Hand Luke - Centers around a rebellious inmate and explores themes of conformity and defiance.
  • American History X - Delves into themes of redemption and social justice while featuring a strong dramatic narrative.
  • Natural Born Killers - Critiques the prison and justice system while exploring societal issues.
  • Law Abiding Citizen - Focuses on the failures of the justice system and personal vengeance.
  • Prison Break - Revolves around the escape from prison and challenges against the criminal justice system.
  • Inside Man - A heist film that examines moral dilemmas and justice in a criminal context.
  • Escape from Alcatraz - Tells the story of a famous escape from a maximum-security prison.
  • The Florida Project - Explores societal issues similar to those seen in Brubaker, though outside of a prison.
  • The Pursuit of Happyness - Focuses on struggle against the odds, showcasing resilience similar to Brubaker.
  • Dead Man's Walk - Explores themes of justice and morality in a historical context.
  • The Last Castle - Involves themes of honor, justice, and resistance against corrupt authorities.
  • The Great Escape - Highlights the dramatic efforts of prisoners attempting to escape confinement.
  • Celda 211 - A gripping Spanish film that explores the brutal reality of prison life.
  • Goodfellas - Criminal undertones and commentary on the justice system and morality.
  • The Trial - Explores the randomness of justice and an individual's fight against the system.
  • A Prophet - A story about a young man's rise in the prison hierarchy and his moral dilemmas.
  • Midnight Express - A harrowing tale of imprisonment abroad and the struggle against a corrupt system.
  • Blood In, Blood Out - Explores gang culture, family loyalty, and the prison experience.
  • The Getaway - Focuses on the criminal underworld and the justice system with significant drama.
  • Lone Survivor - Involves themes of loyalty and sacrifice, similar to the struggles faced in Brubaker.
  • The Great (tv series) - A satirical look at power structures, similar to Brubaker's focus on corruption.
  • Oz - A series that realistically portrays life in a maximum-security prison.
  • Chopper - A gritty representation of life as a criminal and the prison system.
  • Solitary Fragments - Explores psychological themes around imprisonment and isolation.
  • The Bridge - A documentary that examines the lives and struggles of people, touching similar themes of despair.
  • The Maze Runner - Features themes of confinement and the fight for freedom in a dystopian setting.
  • The Night Of - Intensively scrutinizes the criminal justice system and its flaws.
  • Sherlock Holmes - Explores themes of justice and cleverness in outsmarting corrupt systems.
  • The Silence of the Lambs - Another psychological exploration of crime, justice, and the human mind.
  • The Dark Knight - Focuses on the moral complexities of justice and crime in a chaotic environment.
  • My Name is Earl - Explores themes of redemption and karma with a comedic twist.
  • The Sopranos - Explores the moral ambiguities of crime and justice in a deeply layered narrative.
  • Shutter Island - Psychological exploration of the justice and mental health systems.
  • The Fugitive - A man wrongfully convicted escapes and fights against a corrupt system.

Last updated: 2024-09-25 17:23:39

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 1994 United States of America 2927360 9.3 Movie Released R
2
The Green Mile
The Green Mile
189 min
1999 United States of America 1425630 8.6 Movie Released
3 1975 United States of America 1082480 8.7 Movie Released R
4 1995 United States of America 102501 7.5 Movie Released R
5 2002 United States of America 149935 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
6
Cool Hand Luke
Cool Hand Luke
127 min
1967 United States of America 190219 8.1 Movie Released PG
7 1998 United States of America 1197920 8.5 Movie Released R
8 1994 United States of America 254185 7.2 Movie Released R
9 2009 United Kingdom 323648 7.4 Movie Released R
10
Prison Break
Prison Break
45 min
SS 5 EP 88
2005 United States of America 588002 8.3 Serie Ended TV-14
11
Inside Man
Inside Man
129 min
2006 United States of America 402328 7.6 Movie Released
12 1979 United States of America 149121 7.6 Movie Released PG
13 2017 United States of America 130794 7.6 Movie Released
14 2006 United States of America 568904 8 Movie Released PG-13
15
Dead Man's Walk
Dead Man's Walk
180 min
SS 1 EP 3
1996 1981 7.1 Serie Ended TV-14
16
The Last Castle
The Last Castle
131 min
2001 United States of America 86002 6.9 Movie Released R
17 1963 United States of America 261224 8.2 Movie Released
18
GoodFellas
GoodFellas
145 min
1990 United States of America 1273730 8.7 Movie Released R
19
The Trial
The Trial
119 min
1962 France 24516 7.6 Movie Released PG
20
A Prophet
A Prophet
155 min
2009 France 102788 7.8 Movie Released
21 1978 United Kingdom 88988 7.5 Movie Released R
22
The Getaway
The Getaway
123 min
1972 United States of America 36110 7.3 Movie Released PG
23
Lone Survivor
Lone Survivor
121 min
2013 United States of America 309511 7.5 Movie Released
24
Oz
Oz
60 min
SS 6 EP 56
1997 United States of America 108022 8.7 Serie Ended TV-MA
25
Chopper
Chopper
94 min
2000 Australia 42043 7.1 Movie Released
26 2007 Spain 1485 6.6 Movie Released
27
The Bridge
The Bridge
60 min
SS 4 EP 38
2011 Denmark 77731 8.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
28
The Maze Runner
The Maze Runner
113 min
2014 United States of America 517786 6.8 Movie Released PG-13
29
The Night Of
The Night Of
60 min
SS 1 EP 8
2016 United Kingdom 175458 8.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
30
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
129 min
2009 United States of America 676760 7.6 Movie Released PG-13
31 1991 United States of America 1568880 8.6 Movie Released R
32
The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight
152 min
2008 United Kingdom 2907970 9 Movie Released PG-13
33
My Name Is Earl
My Name Is Earl
22 min
SS 4 EP 96
2005 United States of America 110599 7.8 Serie Canceled TV-14
34
The Sopranos
The Sopranos
60 min
SS 6 EP 86
1999 United States of America 484655 9.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
35
Shutter Island
Shutter Island
138 min
2010 United States of America 1480590 8.2 Movie Released
36
The Fugitive
The Fugitive
131 min
1993 United States of America 322755 7.8 Movie Released
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