Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Hard Times List

  • The Grapes of Wrath - Explores the struggles of working-class families during tough economic times.
  • Norma Rae - Focuses on labor rights and struggles within a textile mill.
  • The Bicycle Thief - A neorealist film about poverty and survival in post-war Italy.
  • Matewan - Depicts labor union struggles and the coal mining industry.
  • Silkwood - Based on a true story of workplace safety issues and labor rights.
  • The Pursuit of Happyness - A dramatic portrayal of hardship and striving for a better life.
  • The Road - Explores survival in a post-apocalyptic world, focusing on the bond of a father and son.
  • Out of the Furnace - Features themes of economic hardship and the struggles of blue-collar workers.
  • A Place Beyond the Pines - Explores the impact of decisions and economic struggles across generations.
  • Friday Night Lights - A series about a high school football team in a small town facing economic challenges.
  • The Wire - Explores socio-economic issues in Baltimore, including the effects of poverty.
  • Ma Rainey's Black Bottom - Focuses on the struggles of Black artists in the music industry during the 1920s.
  • The American Worker - Documentary series focusing on the lives and struggles of various American workers.
  • The Offer - Behind-the-scenes look at the making of 'The Godfather' amid financial issues.
  • I, Daniel Blake - A powerful story about a man navigating the welfare system in the UK.
  • Snowpiercer - Set in a post-apocalyptic world with class strife and survival themes.
  • The Florida Project - Follows children living in poverty near Disneyland, highlighting socio-economic issues.
  • The Deuce - Explores the rise of the adult film industry in New York and the themes of exploitation.
  • The Big Short - Deals with the 2008 financial crisis and its impact on working-class Americans.
  • Coal Miner's Daughter - Biographical film about the struggles of a country music star from humble beginnings.
  • Fight Club - Explores themes of consumerism, masculinity, and the struggles of modern life.
  • 2 Days in Paris - Focuses on relationships and challenges faced by a couple during their travels.
  • Germinal - A classic depiction of the struggles of coal miners in 19th century France.
  • Harlan County, USA - A documentary about a coal miners' strike and the socio-economic impacts.
  • Boys Don't Cry - Based on true events, focuses on identity and struggles faced by marginalized individuals.
  • Erin Brockovich - True story of a woman fighting against corporate malfeasance for working-class families.
  • Salt of the Earth - Portrays the struggles of miners and their families in the face of labor rights issues.
  • The Immigrant - Story of a Polish immigrant facing struggles in early 20th century America.
  • Brooklyn - Explores the immigrant experience and struggles of assimilation and identity.
  • The Last Black Man in San Francisco - Examines gentrification and the meaning of home for the working class.
  • Raging Bull - A biographical sports drama depicting the struggles of a boxer and his personal demons.
  • Goodnight, Mister Tom - Story of a boy evacuated during WWII, exploring themes of war and social issues.
  • Battered - Focuses on the harsh realities of domestic abuse and the societal issues surrounding it.
  • The Social Network - Explores the rise of Facebook and the interplay of ambition and ethical dilemmas.
  • American Honey - Follows a group of young people navigating life on the margins of society.
  • The Last Dance - Documentary about Michael Jordan's career, exploring themes of competition and hardship.
  • The Full Monty - Comedy-drama about unemployed steel workers turning to stripping for money.
  • The Killing of America - A documentary exploring violence and socio-economic factors in American society.
  • The Haves and the Have Nots - Explores class and family dynamics amidst economic struggles.
  • A Raisin in the Sun - Focuses on a working-class African American family dealing with aspirations and obstacles.
  • Maid - A series about a single mother working as a maid to provide for her child amid struggles.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 1940 United States of America 100940 8.1 Movie Released NR
2
Norma Rae
Norma Rae
110 min
1979 United States of America 12980 7.3 Movie Released PG
3 2018 United Kingdom 17 8.5 Movie Released G
4
Matewan
Matewan
132 min
1987 United States of America 9094 7.9 Movie Released PG-13
5
Silkwood
Silkwood
131 min
1983 United States of America 22499 7.1 Movie Released R
6 2006 United States of America 568904 8 Movie Released PG-13
7
The Road
The Road
111 min
2009 United States of America 256876 7.2 Movie Released
8 2013 United States of America 126110 6.7 Movie Released R
9
Friday Night Lights
Friday Night Lights
43 min
SS 5 EP 76
2006 United States of America 73271 8.7 Serie Ended TV-14
10
The Wire
The Wire
60 min
SS 5 EP 60
2002 United States of America 384058 9.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
11 2020 United States of America 58376 6.9 Movie Released R
12
The Offer
The Offer
540 min
SS 1 EP 10
2022 United Kingdom 41861 8.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
13
I, Daniel Blake
I, Daniel Blake
100 min
2016 Belgium 65411 7.8 Movie Released
14
Snowpiercer
Snowpiercer
127 min
2013 Czech Republic 393218 7.1 Movie Released R
15 2017 United States of America 130794 7.6 Movie Released
16
The Deuce
The Deuce
60 min
SS 3 EP 25
2017 United States of America 32363 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
17
The Big Short
The Big Short
131 min
2015 United States of America 492003 7.8 Movie Released R
18 1980 United States of America 20752 7.5 Movie Released PG
19
Fight Club
Fight Club
139 min
1999 Germany 2358980 8.8 Movie Released
20 2007 France 32140 6.7 Movie Released R
21
Germinal
Germinal
160 min
1993 Belgium 5795 7.1 Movie Released
22
Boys Don't Cry
Boys Don't Cry
118 min
1999 United States of America 104107 7.5 Movie Released R
23
Erin Brockovich
Erin Brockovich
131 min
2000 United States of America 224441 7.4 Movie Released R
24 1954 United States of America 4113 7.4 Movie Released
25
The Immigrant
The Immigrant
117 min
2013 France 33993 6.6 Movie Released
26
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
111 min
2015 Canada 151654 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
27 2019 United States of America 22135 7.3 Movie Released
28
Raging Bull
Raging Bull
129 min
1980 United States of America 383916 8.1 Movie Released R
29 1998 United Kingdom 5038 7.8 Movie Released
30
Battered
Battered
100 min
1978 United States of America 130 6.7 Movie Released
31 2010 United States of America 767077 7.8 Movie Released PG-13
32
American Honey
American Honey
163 min
2016 United Kingdom 47041 7 Movie Released
33
The Last Dance
The Last Dance
50 min
SS 1 EP 10
2020 United States of America 156783 9.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
34 1997 United Kingdom 114820 7.2 Movie Released R
35 1981 Japan 2411 7.6 Movie Released R
36 1961 United States of America 9781 8 Movie Released
37
Maid
Maid
55 min
SS 1 EP 10
2021 Canada 104208 8.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
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