Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Bound for Glory List

  • The Grapes of Wrath - Explores themes of hardship and resilience during the Great Depression.
  • Norma Rae - Focuses on a woman's fight for workers' rights in a textile factory.
  • The Pursuit of Happyness - A story of perseverance and the American Dream in the face of adversity.
  • The Coleman Brothers - Similar struggle against economic hardship and family dynamics.
  • Rumble Fish - Explores youth struggles and life choices in a gritty setting.
  • Water for Elephants - A tale of love and hardship set in the circus during the Great Depression.
  • The Road - Post-apocalyptic struggle for survival, similar emotional depth.
  • Factory Girl - Focuses on the life of a woman in an artistic yet oppressive environment.
  • The Grapes of Wrath (1999) - A remake that highlights the hardships faced by migrant workers.
  • The Last Picture Show - Examination of life in a small town and the dreams of its inhabitants.
  • Places in the Heart - The story of a widow struggling to keep her family together during the 1930s.
  • The Help - Focuses on the struggles of African-American maids in the South.
  • The Watermelon Woman - Exploration of identity and historical representation in cinema.
  • Bicycle Thieves - Classic Italian cinema about poverty and the struggle to provide for family.
  • Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? - A journey during the Great Depression filled with humor and hardship.
  • Boys Don't Cry - Focuses on identity and personal battles, set in a socially challenging environment.
  • The Kite Runner - Explores themes of friendship, redemption, and personal sacrifice.
  • A River Runs Through It - A coming-of-age tale that reflects on familial relationships and challenges.
  • The Road to Perdition - A father-son story set against a backdrop of crime and survival.
  • Grapes of Wrath (1940) - An adaptation of the Steinbeck novel focusing on familial struggles.
  • Shawshank Redemption - Themes of hope and perseverance against despair and injustice.
  • 12 Years a Slave - Based on a true story about survival and the fight against oppression.
  • Cold Mountain - A journey through war and personal struggle in the South.
  • A Streetcar Named Desire - Explores mental and emotional struggles within a challenging living situation.
  • Boys of Summer - About the challenges faced by youngsters trying to find their place in the world.
  • Hidden Figures - A story of overcoming racial and gender barriers in a professional environment.
  • Selma - Focuses on the struggle for civil rights and social justice.
  • Little Big Man - A unique perspective on American history and struggles faced by Native Americans.
  • O Brother, Where Art Thou? - A comedic take on the journey during the Great Depression.
  • The Revenant - A tale of survival and perseverance in the wilderness.
  • A Beautiful Mind - Explores challenges faced by individuals in pursuit of success.
  • The Blind Side - Focuses on helping one overcome tremendous personal and societal challenges.
  • The Color Purple - A story of women's struggles and resilience in the early 20th century.
  • The Nice Guys - A comedic take on serious socio-economic issues during the 1970s.
  • Dead Poets Society - Focuses on personal struggles against societal expectations.
  • Boyhood - A coming-of-age story that explores life's challenges over a decade.
  • Good Will Hunting - Follows the journey of a young man overcoming emotional and social barriers.
  • Into the Wild - Explores the quest for meaning and self-discovery in nature.
  • The Road - Themes of survival and perseverance in a post-apocalyptic world.

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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 2006 United States of America 568904 8 Movie Released PG-13
4
Rumble Fish
Rumble Fish
94 min
1983 United States of America 38252 7.1 Movie Released
5 2011 United States of America 120889 6.9 Movie Released PG-13
6
The Road
The Road
111 min
2009 United States of America 256876 7.2 Movie Released
7
Factory Girl
Factory Girl
90 min
2006 United States of America 22420 6.3 Movie Released R
8 1971 United States of America 52942 8 Movie Released R
9 1984 United States of America 13989 7.4 Movie Released PG
10
The Help
The Help
146 min
2011 India 498104 8.1 Movie Released
11 1997 United States of America 3886 7.1 Movie Released
12 1948 Italy 177123 8.3 Movie Released
13
Boys Don't Cry
Boys Don't Cry
118 min
1999 United States of America 104107 7.5 Movie Released R
14
The Kite Runner
The Kite Runner
128 min
2007 China 82835 7.6 Movie Released
15 1992 United States of America 66174 7.2 Movie Released
16 2013 United States of America 747033 8.1 Movie Released
17
Cold Mountain
Cold Mountain
154 min
2003 United States of America 157178 7.2 Movie Released R
18 1951 United States of America 115160 7.9 Movie Released
19 2010 46 7.6 Movie Released NR
20
Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures
127 min
2016 United States of America 259836 7.8 Movie Released
21
Selma
Selma
127 min
2014 France 95930 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
22
Little Big Man
Little Big Man
139 min
1970 United States of America 38218 7.5 Movie Released
23 2000 France 333872 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
24
The Revenant
The Revenant
157 min
2015 Canada 884846 8 Movie Released R
25 2001 United States of America 996118 8.2 Movie Released
26
The Blind Side
The Blind Side
129 min
2009 United States of America 364032 7.6 Movie Released PG-13
27 1985 United States of America 98350 7.7 Movie Released
28
The Nice Guys
The Nice Guys
116 min
2016 United States of America 379745 7.4 Movie Released
29 1989 United States of America 556046 8.1 Movie Released
30
Boyhood
Boyhood
166 min
2014 United States of America 369349 7.9 Movie Released
31 1997 United States of America 1086590 8.3 Movie Released R
32
Into the Wild
Into the Wild
148 min
2007 United States of America 663145 8.1 Movie Released R
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