Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Harder They Come List

  • Rockers - Features reggae music and the struggles of an aspiring musician in Jamaica.
  • The Wailing - Explores themes of crime, folklore, and a small community's struggles.
  • Babylon - Set in the reggae scene in London, highlighting racial tensions and community.
  • Blood Diamond - Similar themes of desperation and quest for a better life in a harmful environment.
  • Jamaica Inn - A story involving danger, crime, and a historical setting akin to Jamaican culture.
  • Shottas - A Jamaican crime drama focusing on the underworld and struggles for power.
  • City of God - Portrays the harsh realities of life in a marginalized community similar to the setting of The Harder They Come.
  • The Third Man - Classic film noir that highlights the moral ambiguities around crime.
  • Gomorrah - A gritty look at organized crime in contemporary society.
  • Scarface - Follows the rise and fall of a character involved in crime and drugs.
  • American Gangster - A portrayal of a drug lord's rise in the criminal underworld.
  • No Country for Old Men - Explores themes of morality and crime with a neo-Western twist.
  • The Wire - A deep dive into crime and societal issues in Baltimore, echoing themes of despair and struggle.
  • City on Fire - Mixes crime and social commentary, showcasing struggles within a community.
  • Get Rich or Die Tryin' - A story of struggle and ambition in the music industry, mirrored with crime.
  • Pure Country - Similar themes of a musician's journey and cultural struggle.
  • 8 Mile - Focuses on an aspiring rapper's struggles in a challenging environment.
  • The Last King of Scotland - Explores the impact of local culture and politics in a historical context.
  • Beasts of No Nation - A story about survival in a harsh environment and the impact of conflict.
  • A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints - Explores the challenges of youth in a dysfunctional environment.
  • Belly - Explores the life of hustlers intertwined with hip-hop culture.
  • The Departed - Examines themes of crime and identity within a corrupt system.
  • Menace II Society - Focuses on the harsh realities of street life in a community and struggles for survival.
  • Slumdog Millionaire - A mix of personal struggle and cultural background set against a backdrop of hardship.
  • Fruitvale Station - A true story about a community grappling with societal issues and tragedy.
  • The Godfather - Classic mob film that delves into crime families and their communities.
  • Training Day - Explores the underbelly of Los Angeles crime and morality.
  • Murder on the Orient Express - A mystery involving crime and complex characters in a condensed environment.
  • Django Unchained - A revenge story set against the backdrop of violence and societal issues.
  • We the Animals - A coming-of-age story set in a struggling household with complex family dynamics.
  • City of Men - Explores friendship and challenges in a violent Brazilian setting.
  • The Square - Highlights social issues and moral conflicts within a community.
  • Sin City - A stylistic take on crime and dark themes centered around flawed characters.
  • The Town - Explores the dynamics of a neighborhood ruled by crime and personal ethics.
  • Set It Off - Follows a group of women dealing with systemic issues leading them to crime.
  • Boys in the Hood - A hard-hitting look at the challenges of growing up in a troubled neighborhood.
  • The Place Beyond the Pines - Deals with legacy and crime, intertwining multiple generations' struggles.
  • A Bronx Tale - Explores crime, community dynamics, and moral choices in a neighborhood.
  • The Outsiders - Focuses on youth struggles, community, and conflict between social groups.
  • Prisoners - Explores desperation and moral ambiguity in a crime-driven narrative.
  • Southland - A gritty TV series exploring the lives of police officers in Los Angeles.
  • Deadwood - Showcases crime and the struggle for power in a historically rich setting.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Rockers
Rockers
100 min
1979 Jamaica 2215 7.5 Movie Released
2
The Wailing
The Wailing
156 min
2016 South Korea 84565 7.4 Movie Released NR
3
Babylon
Babylon
189 min
2022 United States of America 175252 7.1 Movie Released R
4
Blood Diamond
Blood Diamond
143 min
2006 Germany 591751 8 Movie Released
5
Jamaica Inn
Jamaica Inn
108 min
1939 United Kingdom 11323 6.3 Movie Released
6
Shottas
Shottas
95 min
2002 Jamaica 4847 6.1 Movie Released R
7
City of God
City of God
130 min
2002 Brazil 809417 8.6 Movie Released
8
The Third Man
The Third Man
104 min
1949 United Kingdom 183670 8.1 Movie Released NR
9
Gomorrah
Gomorrah
48 min
SS 5 EP 58
2014 Italy 45086 8.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
10
Scarface
Scarface
169 min
1983 United States of America 928328 8.3 Movie Released R
11 2007 United States of America 457466 7.8 Movie Released R
12 2007 United States of America 1075900 8.2 Movie Released R
13
The Wire
The Wire
60 min
SS 5 EP 60
2002 United States of America 384058 9.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
14
City on Fire
City on Fire
105 min
1987 Hong Kong 7358 7 Movie Released
15 2005 United States of America 50604 5.5 Movie Released R
16
Pure Country
Pure Country
112 min
1992 United States of America 5451 7.1 Movie Released PG
17
8 Mile
8 Mile
111 min
2002 Germany 325866 7.2 Movie Released R
18 2006 United States of America 197314 7.6 Movie Released
19 2015 Brazil 87514 7.7 Movie Released
20 2006 United States of America 26997 6.9 Movie Released R
21
Belly
Belly
96 min
1998 United States of America 12804 6.2 Movie Released R
22
The Departed
The Departed
151 min
2006 Hong Kong 1438060 8.5 Movie Released R
23 1993 United States of America 65218 7.5 Movie Released R
24 2008 United Kingdom 882520 8 Movie Released R
25 2013 United States of America 86396 7.5 Movie Released
26
The Godfather
The Godfather
175 min
1972 United States of America 2040040 9.2 Movie Released R
27
Training Day
Training Day
122 min
2001 United States of America 478763 7.7 Movie Released R
28 2017 United States of America 300934 6.5 Movie Released PG-13
29 2012 United States of America 1718800 8.5 Movie Released R
30 2018 United States of America 4648 6.9 Movie Released
31
City of Men
City of Men
106 min
2007 Brazil 16387 7.2 Movie Released
32
The Square
The Square
151 min
2017 Denmark 78244 7.1 Movie Released R
33
Sin City
Sin City
124 min
2005 United States of America 797228 8 Movie Released R
34
The Town
The Town
125 min
2010 United Kingdom 419660 7.5 Movie Released R
35
Set It Off
Set It Off
123 min
1996 United States of America 18733 6.9 Movie Released R
36 2013 United States of America 293107 7.3 Movie Released R
37
A Bronx Tale
A Bronx Tale
121 min
1993 United States of America 164536 7.8 Movie Released
38
The Outsiders
The Outsiders
91 min
1983 France 99630 7 Movie Released
39
Prisoners
Prisoners
153 min
2013 United States of America 824685 8.2 Movie Released
40
Southland
Southland
42 min
SS 5 EP 43
2009 29380 8.5 Serie Ended TV-14
41
Deadwood
Deadwood
55 min
SS 3 EP 36
2004 United States of America 119179 8.6 Serie Canceled TV-MA
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