Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Underground Railroad List
- 12 Years a Slave - Both depict the harrowing experiences of enslaved individuals and their struggles for freedom.
- The Color Purple - Focuses on the lives of African American women facing oppression, showcasing their resilience and strength.
- Underground - A drama series that follows a group of enslaved people planning their escape on the Underground Railroad.
- Roots - A historical miniseries tracing the legacy of slavery and African American ancestry.
- Harriet - Biographical film about Harriet Tubman's efforts in the Underground Railroad.
- Gone with the Wind - Explores themes of race and the impact of the Civil War on the American South.
- The Butler - Follows the life of an African American butler serving multiple presidents against the backdrop of social change.
- Selma - A historical drama about the Civil Rights Movement, focusing on the struggle for equality.
- If Beale Street Could Talk - An emotional portrayal of love and injustice in the African American community.
- The Help - Highlights the experiences of African American maids in the 1960s South and their relationships with white families.
- Beloved - A haunting story about the legacy of slavery and its emotional scars.
- The Reading - Explores themes of trauma and the legacy of systemic oppression through storytelling.
- Americanah - Explores themes of race, identity, and belonging, highlighting the African experience in America.
- Just Mercy - Focused on the fight for justice in the face of systemic racism within the legal system.
- The 1619 Project - A documentary series that re-examines the legacy of slavery in America.
- The Book of Negroes - Follows the life of a woman who escapes slavery through the British army during the American Revolution.
- Fences - Explores African American struggle and domestic life in the 1950s, dealing with themes of racial tension and personal sacrifice.
- Sweetgrass - A reflective documentary that, like The Underground Railroad, captures the human experience in historical contexts.
- Black Panther - Though more fantastical, it focuses on themes of African heritage, identity, and resistance against oppression.
- Belly of the Beast - A documentary about systemic racism in the American prison system, reflecting on legacy and resistance.
- When They See Us - A miniseries that illustrates the struggles of Black individuals facing injustice in America.
- The Underground Railroad: A New History - A documentary exploring the real history behind the Underground Railroad, parallels the themes of the series.
- Selena: The Series - Encapsulates the struggles of femininity, heritage, and cultural identity similar to the personal journeys in The Underground Railroad.
- One Night in Miami - A fictional account based on real historical figures discussing racism and their impact on society.
- This Is Us - Features family struggles and themes of identity, including the journey of its Black characters.
- The Long Walk - A narrative centered around the struggle for freedom and the burden of historical trauma.
- A Raisin in the Sun - Explores dreams and aspirations within the African American community against economic and social barriers.
- The Wire - A deeper exploration of systemic issues affecting the lives of African Americans in urban settings.
- American History X - Tackles racism and its repercussions, focusing on redemption and transformation.
- Django Unchained - A revenge story that highlights the brutality of slavery against a backdrop of cinematic style.
- The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Follows the true story of a Black woman whose cells were used for medical research without her consent.
- Freedom Writers - A film about overcoming adversity through education in a racially charged environment.
- The Assassination of Fred Hampton - Documents the life and legacy of Fred Hampton and the struggle against systemic oppression.
- Dear White People - A satirical look at race relations in America, exploring themes of identity and cultural struggle.
- Fahrenheit 451 - A dystopian view of society that highlights social issues including censorship and oppression.
- The Hate U Give - Addresses systemic racism and police violence in contemporary America through the eyes of a young woman.
- I Am Not Your Negro - A documentary that reflects on race in America using the writings of James Baldwin.
- Summer of Sam - Examines societal tensions and racism in New York City against a backdrop of crime and unrest.
- Uncle Tom - A documentary that explores the cultural and historical experience of African Americans, paralleling themes of identity.
- The Intouchables - Though a different context, it deals with themes of class, friendship, and breaking societal barriers.
- The Central Park Five - Documents the injustices faced by five Black teens, highlighting systemic racism in the justice system.
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 747033 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
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1985 | United States of America | Drama | 98350 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
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1995 | Bulgaria | Comedy | 61647 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
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1977 | Biography | 19100 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | NR | |
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2019 | United States of America | Action | 31096 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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1939 | United States of America | Drama | 337163 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | G |
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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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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 52848 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 |
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2011 | India | Drama | 498104 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 11 |
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1998 | United States of America | Drama | 9636 | 6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 12 |
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2023 | United States of America | Thriller | 1941 | 5.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 13 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 76680 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
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2023 | United States of America | Documentary | 1752 | 4.9 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 15 |
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2015 | United States of America | Drama | 2294 | 7.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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2016 | Canada | Drama | 119144 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2009 | United States of America | Adventure | 1114 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 18 |
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2018 | United States of America | Action | 847166 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 19 |
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2020 | United States of America | Documentary | 103 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 140834 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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2020 | Mexico | Biography | 5025 | 7 | Serie | Ended | TV-PG |
| 22 |
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2016 | United States of America | Comedy | 161542 | 8.7 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
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2022 | Lao People's Democratic Republic | Drama | 691 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
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1961 | United States of America | Drama | 9781 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
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2002 | United States of America | Crime | 384058 | 9.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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1998 | United States of America | Crime | 1197920 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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2012 | United States of America | Comedy | 1718800 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 28 | 2017 | United States of America | Biography | 4040 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | ||
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2007 | Germany | Crime | 86020 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2017 | United States of America | Comedy | 26521 | 6.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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1966 | United Kingdom | Drama | 45758 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
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2018 | United States of America | Crime | 40892 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
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2017 | Belgium | Documentary | 23707 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
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1999 | United States of America | Crime | 42008 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | R |
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2020 | United States of America | Documentary | 6706 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
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2011 | France | Comedy | 940617 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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2012 | United States of America | Crime | 7978 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | NR |
