Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Roots List
- 12 Years a Slave - Explores the harrowing journey of a free Black man kidnapped into slavery, similar in themes of endurance and resilience.
- The Help - Focuses on the lives of African American maids in the 1960s, showcasing racial inequality and personal stories.
- Amistad - Based on true events involving a slave rebellion and the struggle for freedom, paralleling themes in Roots.
- Harriet - The biographical film about Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and her missions to save others, echoing similar themes of courage.
- The Butler - Follows the life of a White House butler through various presidencies, highlighting racial issues and family dynamics.
- Selma - Depicts the historic civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, addressing ongoing struggles for justice.
- Freedom - Tells the story of a runaway slave who participates in the Underground Railroad, focusing on the fight for freedom.
- The Birth of a Nation - Based on the life of Nat Turner and his role in a historic slave uprising, sharing themes of rebellion and justice.
- Malcolm X - Biographical portrayal of the civil rights leader, exploring themes of identity, justice, and racial struggle.
- Just Mercy - Based on true events addressing systemic racism in the justice system; emphasizes the fight for equality and integrity.
- The Underground Railroad - A limited series that visually and emotionally depicts the harrowing journey of an enslaved woman seeking freedom.
- Da 5 Bloods - A story of African American soldiers during the Vietnam War and their personal struggles, tying into themes of sacrifice and identity.
- When They See Us - A dramatization of the real-life Exonerated Five case, focusing on racial injustice and the criminal justice system.
- The Long Walk Home - Depicts the Montgomery bus boycott through the experiences of African Americans during the civil rights movement.
- Snowfall - A series portraying the impacts of the crack epidemic in the 1980s Los Angeles, touching on themes of race and struggle.
- Queen Sugar - Explores family dynamics, heritage, and contemporary issues facing African Americans in the South.
- The Color Purple - A story of African American women facing deep-seated issues of race, gender, and identity over several decades.
- Love Is__ - A series that draws upon the complexities of love and relationships in the context of African American culture.
- The Wire - Analyzes various societal issues in Baltimore, including race, class, and systemic failures.
- In the Heat of the Night - Focuses on racial tensions in a Southern town while solving a murder case, merging crime drama with social issues.
- American History X - Examines racial hatred and redemption through a powerful narrative focusing on family and societal influences.
- Life of Pi - While not directly related to race, it explores themes of survival, faith, and identity in challenging settings.
- The Passion of the Christ - Explores themes of suffering and redemption, touching on pivotal historical contexts.
- Hidden Figures - Tells the true story of African American women mathematicians at NASA, highlighting themes of perseverance and achievement.
- Belly - Explores the struggles of young African American men in the urban community, highlighting societal and personal challenges.
- Fences - Based on a play about an African American father and his family's struggles, addressing themes of legacy and race.
- Black Panther - Blends themes of heritage, identity, and the fight against oppression within African culture and history.
- This Is Us - Examines multi-generational family dynamics, race, and identity, showcasing emotional struggles.
- The Intouchables - A touching story of friendship across socioeconomic boundaries which resonates with themes of empathy and awareness.
- Do the Right Thing - A powerful exploration of race relations and social tension in a Brooklyn neighborhood, addressing systemic issues.
- A Raisin in the Sun - Focuses on an African American family's struggles and dreams amid societal pressures and discrimination.
- Orange Is the New Black - A series that delves into the lives of women in prison, often addressing themes of race, identity, and justice.
- The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman - A powerful depiction of African American history through the eyes of a woman who lived through significant events.
- Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker - A mini-series focused on the life of Madam C.J. Walker, the first female self-made millionaire in America.
- The Nightingale - Revolves around survival and resilience through trauma in a historical context, resonating with similar journeys.
- The Imitation Game - While primarily a WWII story, it addresses themes of identity and persecution, particularly during a transformative time.
- Black Mirror: White Christmas - Specifically highlights themes of ethics and identity within social constructs, resonating with broader questions of humanity.
- Twelve - A gripping exploration of the dynamics between race, class, and morality in contemporary America.
- Lila, Lila - A love story that touches on identity and culture, allowing reflection on personal roots.
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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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1997 | United States of America | Biography | 83513 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
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2019 | United States of America | Action | 31096 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 120207 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2014 | France | History | 95930 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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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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1992 | United States of America | Biography | 102979 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 76680 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
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2021 | United States of America | Drama | 8668 | 7.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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2020 | United States of America | Adventure | 55503 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 140834 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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1990 | United States of America | Drama | 4947 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | PG |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 32798 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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2016 | United States of America | Drama | 5841 | 7.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
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1985 | United States of America | Drama | 98350 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
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2002 | United States of America | Crime | 384058 | 9.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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1967 | United States of America | Drama | 84345 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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1998 | United States of America | Crime | 1197920 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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2012 | Canada | Adventure | 671802 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
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2004 | United States of America | Drama | 252938 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
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2016 | United States of America | Biography | 259836 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
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1998 | United States of America | Crime | 12804 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | R |
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2016 | Canada | Drama | 119144 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2018 | United States of America | Action | 847166 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2016 | United States of America | Comedy | 161542 | 8.7 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
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2011 | France | Comedy | 940617 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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1989 | United States of America | Comedy | 114091 | 8 | Movie | Released | R |
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1961 | United States of America | Drama | 9781 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
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2013 | United States of America | Comedy | 322661 | 8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 32 | 1974 | United States of America | Drama | 2569 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | ||
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2020 | United States of America | Biography | 13878 | 7.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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2018 | Australia | Adventure | 36559 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
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2014 | United States of America | Biography | 832628 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2010 | France | Action | 12708 | 5.6 | Movie | Released | R |
