Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Once Were Warriors List

  • The Whale Rider - Explores Maori culture and family dynamics.
  • Boy - A coming-of-age story set in New Zealand, focusing on family and identity.
  • Hunt for the Wilderpeople - Set in New Zealand, dealing with themes of family, belonging, and resilience.
  • What We Do in the Shadows - New Zealand humor with cultural elements, though a comedy, it touches on community life.
  • The Piano - Explores themes of loss and cultural identity in a historical context.
  • A War Story - Focuses on the impact of conflict on families, similar to the emotional depth in Once Were Warriors.
  • River Queen - Set against the backdrop of colonial New Zealand with strong cultural themes.
  • The Last Samurai - Explores cultural conflicts and personal redemption.
  • Rabbit-Proof Fence - A poignant story about indigenous struggles similar to Maori challenges.
  • Chasing the Dragon - Explores the harsh realities of life and crime, focusing on marginalized communities.
  • Precious - Delves into family dysfunction and personal strength in the face of adversity.
  • City of God - A raw depiction of life within a violent community struggle.
  • The Hunt - Explores themes of community judgment and personal trauma.
  • Taka Takata - Explores themes of identity and Maori rituals and customs.
  • The Help - Addressing the struggles of a marginalized community with a focus on resilience.
  • Hotel Rwanda - A depiction of struggle and resilience amidst societal breakdown.
  • Fruitvale Station - A poignant look at social issues and personal narratives, resonating with social themes.
  • American History X - Deals with racism, family dynamics, and redemption.
  • 12 Years a Slave - A powerful portrayal of struggle against oppression and personal survival.
  • The Kite Runner - Explores family and cultural identity within a backdrop of conflict.
  • The Intouchables - A deep friendship develops in an unusual setting, focusing on personal growth.
  • Jungle Fever - Explores race and class in relationships and family life.
  • Lal Kaptaan - Explores themes of revenge and personal conflicts with social implications.
  • Requiem for a Dream - A deep dive into personal and familial struggles with addiction.
  • The Color Purple - Family, gender, and socio-economic struggles in the context of an oppressive society.
  • Boys Don't Cry - Delves into identity and the struggles of a marginalized community.
  • Wild - A journey of self-discovery which touches on trauma and resilience.
  • Dead Poets Society - Focuses on the struggles of youth within societal expectations.
  • Schindler's List - A poignant exploration of human suffering and redemption amidst conflict.
  • Careful He Might Hear You - Explores family dynamics and the struggles within.
  • The Blind Side - Focuses on personal growth and family challenges through socioeconomic barriers.
  • A Beautiful Mind - Follows personal struggle against societal challenges, mental illness, and resilience.
  • Good Will Hunting - Themes of personal trauma and overcoming hardships resonate throughout.
  • Boy Erased - Explores family dynamics and struggles related to identity and acceptance.
  • Closer - A raw exploration of complex relationships and emotional struggles.
  • The Florida Project - Focuses on marginalized families living in challenging circumstances.
  • Mary and Max - A deep dive into isolation and friendship, dealing with mental health themes.
  • Room - Themes of survival, family, and overcoming trauma resonate strongly.
  • Her - An exploration of connection and isolation in a modern context.
  • The Pursuit of Happyness - A moving story about family struggles and resilience.
  • The Road - Explores survival and the bond between father and son in the face of despair.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
43 min
SS 4 EP 62
2015 United States of America 22932 7.9 Serie Ended TV-14
2
Boy
Boy
87 min
2010 New Zealand 29835 7.5 Movie Released
3 2016 New Zealand 143956 7.8 Movie Released PG-13
4 2014 New Zealand 202499 7.6 Movie Released R
5
The Piano
The Piano
117 min
1993 Australia 95995 7.5 Movie Released R
6
A War Story
A War Story
90 min
2018 New Zealand 64 6.2 Movie Released
7
River Queen
River Queen
114 min
2005 Australia 2742 5.9 Movie Released R
8 2003 New Zealand 476104 7.8 Movie Released
9 2002 Australia 30486 7.4 Movie Released PG
10 2017 Hong Kong 4605 6.7 Movie Released
11
Precious
Precious
110 min
2009 United States of America 116901 7.3 Movie Released
12
City of God
City of God
130 min
2002 Brazil 809417 8.6 Movie Released
13
The Hunt
The Hunt
116 min
2012 Belgium 369804 8.3 Movie Released
14
The Help
The Help
146 min
2011 India 498104 8.1 Movie Released
15
Hotel Rwanda
Hotel Rwanda
121 min
2004 Italy 374612 8.1 Movie Released
16 2013 United States of America 86396 7.5 Movie Released
17 1998 United States of America 1197920 8.5 Movie Released R
18 2013 United States of America 747033 8.1 Movie Released
19
The Kite Runner
The Kite Runner
128 min
2007 China 82835 7.6 Movie Released
20 2011 France 940617 8.5 Movie Released R
21
Jungle Fever
Jungle Fever
132 min
1991 United States of America 19805 6.6 Movie Released R
22 2000 United States of America 909017 8.3 Movie Released NR
23 1985 United States of America 98350 7.7 Movie Released
24
Boys Don't Cry
Boys Don't Cry
118 min
1999 United States of America 104107 7.5 Movie Released R
25
Wild
Wild
115 min
2014 United States of America 140337 7.1 Movie Released
26 1989 United States of America 556046 8.1 Movie Released
27 1993 United States of America 1468400 9 Movie Released R
28
The Blind Side
The Blind Side
129 min
2009 United States of America 364032 7.6 Movie Released PG-13
29 2001 United States of America 996118 8.2 Movie Released
30 1997 United States of America 1086590 8.3 Movie Released R
31
Boy Erased
Boy Erased
115 min
2018 Australia 43297 6.9 Movie Released
32
Closer
Closer
104 min
2004 United Kingdom 238071 7.2 Movie Released R
33 2017 United States of America 130794 7.6 Movie Released
34
Mary and Max
Mary and Max
92 min
2009 Australia 188201 8.1 Movie Released
35
Room
Room
118 min
2015 Canada 455229 8.1 Movie Released R
36
Her
Her
126 min
2013 United States of America 678961 8 Movie Released
37 2006 United States of America 568904 8 Movie Released PG-13
38
The Road
The Road
111 min
2009 United States of America 256876 7.2 Movie Released
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