Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Yacoubian Building List

  • Cairo 678 - Explores social issues and gender dynamics in modern Egyptian society.
  • The Square - Documents the Egyptian Revolution, showcasing the political climate similar to The Yacoubian Building.
  • Cairo Station - A classic Egyptian film that delves into social issues and personal struggles.
  • Ali, the Goat and Ibrahim - Follows the life of an unconventional friendship in Cairo, addressing societal challenges.
  • In the Last Days of the City - Examines the changes in urban life and personal dreams in Cairo, reflecting similar themes.
  • Tunisian Revolution: 2011 - Explores the Arab Spring and its impact on society, paralleling the societal themes in The Yacoubian Building.
  • The Kite Runner - Focuses on personal stories amidst societal upheaval; echoes similar themes of socio-political dynamics.
  • The Hungry - Illustrates personal struggles within a contemporary social context; similar to themes of aspiration and despair.
  • The Girl Who Knew Too Much - Merges personal narratives with societal issues, much like The Yacoubian Building.
  • The Secret in Their Eyes - Combines a murder mystery with deep-seated social issues in Argentina, akin to Egyptian socio-political narratives.
  • Caramel - Explores women's lives in Beirut, addressing societal expectations and norms, similar to themes in The Yacoubian Building.
  • The Last Face - Features humanitarian themes set against sociopolitical backdrops; addresses complexities similar to The Yacoubian Building.
  • Persepolis - An animated film depicting personal experiences against political turmoil in Iran, akin to Egyptian themes.
  • The Wind That Shakes the Barley - Explores the effects of war and personal conflict within society, much like the struggles in The Yacoubian Building.
  • Wadjda - Examines a young girl's desire for freedom in Saudi Arabia, reflecting similar social issues as in The Yacoubian Building.
  • A Separation - Focuses on personal and social conflict within contemporary Iranian society, resonating with similar themes.
  • Paradise Now - Explores the lives of two Palestinian men leading up to a suicide bombing, addressing political and personal dilemmas.
  • Omar - Confronts the challenges faced by Palestinians in a complex political environment, akin to social struggles in Egypt.
  • Capernaum - Follows a young boy navigating society's challenges in Lebanon, echoing themes from The Yacoubian Building.
  • Happiness - Explores personal stories amid social disillusionment in contemporary Lebanese society.
  • The Stoning of Soraya M. - Investigates issues of gender and justice in Iran, closely relating to societal issues in The Yacoubian Building.
  • The Baader Meinhof Complex - Showcases political extremism in Germany during the 1970s, drawing parallels to political themes in The Yacoubian Building.
  • The Battle of Algiers - Examines colonialism and resistance, reflecting socio-political struggles similar to those depicted in The Yacoubian Building.
  • Incendies - Tackles family and social issues against a backdrop of war, resonating with themes found in The Yacoubian Building.
  • The Breadwinner - Animated depiction of a girl's journey for justice amidst oppressive societal norms in Afghanistan.
  • Faat Kiné - Focuses on a woman's struggle for independence in Senegal, exploring themes of social justice similar to The Yacoubian Building.
  • 12 Angry Men - A courtroom drama addressing themes of justice and societal issues, resonating with the unresolved societal tensions in The Yacoubian Building.
  • City of God - Depicts the clash of social classes and life struggles within Brazilian society, paralleling themes of urban life in The Yacoubian Building.
  • Roma - An intimate portrait of domestic life amidst political turmoil in Mexico, reflecting human rights issues similar to The Yacoubian Building.
  • Mustang - Explores the lives of young girls facing societal oppression in Turkey, echoing themes of gender and freedom.
  • Carmen Jones - A modern retelling of the Carmen story through a socio-cultural lens in the African American community.
  • A Fantastic Woman - Addresses gender identity and societal discrimination in Chile, similar to the personal narratives in The Yacoubian Building.
  • The Names of the Flowers - Is a poetic exploration of life's limitations and societal challenges, paralleling narratives found in The Yacoubian Building.
  • My Sweet Pepper Land - Set in post-war Kurdish Iraq, exploring themes of justice and societal norms akin to those in The Yacoubian Building.
  • Half of a Yellow Sun - Set during the Nigerian Civil War, focusing on personal and political conflicts similar to themes in The Yacoubian Building.
  • The Good Lie - About Sudanese refugees in the US navigating life and identity, akin to societal challenges in The Yacoubian Building.
  • Hotel Rwanda - Addresses genocide and survival in the context of societal collapse, reflecting harsh realities similar to those in The Yacoubian Building.
  • The Kite Runner - Explores the bonds of friendship and loyalty amid personal and societal reckoning, resonating with the overarching themes of The Yacoubian Building.
  • The Class - Set in a multicultural Parisian classroom, addressing social tensions similar to the dynamics in The Yacoubian Building.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Ghosts
Ghosts
22 min
SS 4 EP 53
2021 United States of America 31312 7.9 Serie Returning Series TV-14
2
The Square
The Square
151 min
2017 Denmark 78244 7.1 Movie Released R
3
Cairo Station
Cairo Station
77 min
1958 Egypt 5451 7.5 Movie Released
4 2017 Egypt 795 7 Movie Released
5 2016 Egypt 616 7 Movie Released
6
The Kite Runner
The Kite Runner
128 min
2007 China 82835 7.6 Movie Released
7
The Hungry
The Hungry
100 min
2017 India 1348 7 Movie Released NR
8 1963 Italy 5498 6.9 Movie Released
9 2009 Argentina 224631 8.2 Movie Released
10
Caramel
Caramel
96 min
2007 Lebanon 14707 7.1 Movie Released
11
The Last Face
The Last Face
130 min
2017 United States of America 5577 5 Movie Released R
12
Persepolis
Persepolis
95 min
2007 France 100824 8 Movie Released PG-13
13 2006 Belgium 55171 7.5 Movie Released NR
14
Wadjda
Wadjda
98 min
2012 Germany 21594 7.5 Movie Released PG
15
A Separation
A Separation
123 min
2011 Australia 260952 8.3 Movie Released PG-13
16
Paradise Now
Paradise Now
90 min
2005 France 24196 7.4 Movie Released PG-13
17
Omar
Omar
96 min
2013 Palestinian Territory 15643 7.5 Movie Released
18
Capernaum
Capernaum
126 min
2018 Cyprus 108001 8.4 Movie Released
19
Happiness
Happiness
139 min
1998 United States of America 75135 7.7 Movie Released
20 2009 United States of America 21970 7.9 Movie Released
21 2008 Czech Republic 40370 7.3 Movie Released
22 1966 Italy 66540 8.1 Movie Released
23
Incendies
Incendies
131 min
2010 Canada 207480 8.3 Movie Released
24 2017 Canada 28526 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
25
Faat Kiné
Faat Kiné
120 min
2001 Senegal 384 7.2 Movie Released
26
12 Angry Men
12 Angry Men
97 min
1957 United States of America 878567 9 Movie Released NR
27
City of God
City of God
130 min
2002 Brazil 809417 8.6 Movie Released
28
Roma
Roma
135 min
2018 United Kingdom 170986 7.7 Movie Released R
29
Mustang
Mustang
97 min
2015 France 41208 7.6 Movie Released PG-13
30
Carmen Jones
Carmen Jones
105 min
1954 United States of America 5977 6.8 Movie Released NR
31 2017 Chile 27500 7.2 Movie Released R
32 2019 Bolivia 42 6.3 Movie Released
33 2014 Germany 2608 7 Movie Released NC-17
34 2013 Nigeria 2162 6.1 Movie Released R
35
The Good Lie
The Good Lie
110 min
2014 India 30173 7.4 Movie Released PG-13
36
Hotel Rwanda
Hotel Rwanda
121 min
2004 Italy 374612 8.1 Movie Released
37
The Class
The Class
128 min
2008 France 36622 7.5 Movie Released
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