Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to A Jazzman's Blues List

  • Ma Rainey's Black Bottom - Both films explore the world of African American music and the struggles of artists.
  • The Five Heartbeats - A story of an African American music group showcasing the challenges they face in the industry.
  • Fences - Both deal with themes of family, struggle, and the African American experience.
  • Cadillac Records - Focuses on the rise of iconic musicians and the turmoil involved in their careers.
  • Ray - A biographical film about Ray Charles that touches on racial issues and the music industry.
  • The Great Debaters - Explores the struggles of African Americans in the 1930s and emphasizes triumph against adversity.
  • Sweetback's Baadasssss Song - It's a roots music-driven film that captures the essence of the African American experience.
  • Black Snake Moan - Similar themes of music, redemption, and the struggles within personal relationships.
  • The Color Purple - Both narratives focus on African American women overcoming adversity and finding their voices.
  • Soul - Explores jazz music and the journey of self-discovery similar to the themes in A Jazzman's Blues.
  • Inside Llewyn Davis - A musical drama that portrays the struggles of a folk musician in the 1960s.
  • Selma - Chronicles a pivotal moment in African American history and showcases strong character-driven narratives.
  • The Help - Explores race relations in the 1960s South focusing on African American women’s experiences.
  • A Streetcar Named Desire - Explores complex human relationships and emotions, reminiscent of the themes in A Jazzman's Blues.
  • The Butler - Follows the life of an African American man working in the White House, depicting social history.
  • Django Unchained - Similar themes of racial identity and the fight for freedom echoed through a powerful narrative.
  • If Beale Street Could Talk - A story of love and injustice within African American families, invoking deep emotional themes.
  • The Piano - Follows a strong female lead navigating life through music and complex human relationships.
  • August: Osage County - Explores family dynamics and personal struggles, akin to the emotional depth of A Jazzman's Blues.
  • Proud Mary - Combines themes of music and personal redemption in a dark narrative style.
  • Hairspray - Focuses on the music scene while addressing themes of race and acceptance in America.
  • What’s Love Got to Do with It - A biopic about Tina Turner that showcases intense personal and musical struggles.
  • Moonlight - Explores identity, sexuality, and human connection within the confines of African American culture.
  • The Imitation Game - Delves into the complexities of its characters similar to the emotional layers in A Jazzman's Blues.
  • The Pursuit of Happyness - A story of struggle and persistence, highlighting the fight against the odds in personal life.
  • The Secret Life of Bees - Explores themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the power of female relationships.
  • Freedomland - Investigates racial tensions and personal narratives similar to the layers in A Jazzman's Blues.
  • A Raisin in the Sun - Centers on African American family struggles, aspirations, and generational challenges.
  • Love Jones - A romantic drama that captures the complexities of relationships within a cultural context.
  • Set It Off - Explores the bond between women under stress, paralleling themes of friendship and resilience.
  • Beasts of the Southern Wild - A magical realist tale focusing on themes of community and survival in a unique setting.
  • Sleepless in Seattle - Explores emotional connections and the journey for love, resonating with the character's quests.
  • The Best Man - Blends comedy and drama among friends with complex relationship dynamics.
  • Ray Donovan - A series about family drama, secrets, and personal dilemmas, connecting with emotional themes.
  • Empire - A series that tackles the music industry and the challenges within family dynamics.
  • The Get Down - Explores the rise of hip-hop and its cultural significance during a tumultuous time.
  • Lovecraft Country - Interweaves history and personal stories with supernatural elements, exploring race and identity.
  • Dear White People - Explores race relations and identity in a university setting through humor and drama.
  • This Is Us - A family drama that explores deep emotional ties and personal struggles across generations.
  • Black Mirror - While visually different, it often explores present-day societal issues through character relationships.
  • Unsolved Mysteries - Tackles complex stories and themes, investigating deep emotional narratives in a documentary format.
  • American Crime - Dives into moral dilemmas and the complexity of societal issues through compelling storytelling.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 2020 United States of America 58376 6.9 Movie Released R
2 1991 United States of America 4962 7.5 Movie Released R
3
Fences
Fences
139 min
2016 Canada 119144 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
4 2008 United States of America 23310 7 Movie Released
5
Ray
Ray
152 min
2004 United States of America 158365 7.7 Movie Released
6 2007 United States of America 63349 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
7 2006 United States of America 66860 6.9 Movie Released
8 1985 United States of America 98350 7.7 Movie Released
9
Soul
Soul
101 min
2020 United States of America 387856 8 Movie Released PG
10 2013 France 164727 7.4 Movie Released R
11
Selma
Selma
127 min
2014 France 95930 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
12
The Help
The Help
146 min
2011 India 498104 8.1 Movie Released
13 1951 United States of America 115160 7.9 Movie Released
14
The Butler
The Butler
132 min
2013 United States of America 120207 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
15 2012 United States of America 1718800 8.5 Movie Released R
16 2018 United States of America 52848 7.1 Movie Released
17
The Piano
The Piano
117 min
1993 Australia 95995 7.5 Movie Released R
18 2013 United States of America 96068 7.2 Movie Released
19
Proud Mary
Proud Mary
88 min
2018 United States of America 10913 5 Movie Released R
20
Hairspray
Hairspray
117 min
2007 United Kingdom 139670 6.7 Movie Released
21
Moonlight
Moonlight
111 min
2016 United States of America 334820 7.4 Movie Released R
22 2014 United States of America 832628 8 Movie Released PG-13
23 2006 United States of America 568904 8 Movie Released PG-13
24 2008 United States of America 28197 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
25
Freedomland
Freedomland
113 min
2006 United States of America 17317 5.2 Movie Released R
26 1961 United States of America 9781 8 Movie Released
27
Love Jones
Love Jones
108 min
1997 United States of America 5721 7.3 Movie Released R
28
Set It Off
Set It Off
123 min
1996 United States of America 18733 6.9 Movie Released R
29 2012 Canada 85298 7.2 Movie Released
30 1993 United States of America 192679 6.8 Movie Released PG
31
The Best Man
The Best Man
120 min
1999 United States of America 11980 6.7 Movie Released R
32
Ray Donovan
Ray Donovan
100 min
SS 7 EP 82
2013 United States of America 94340 8.3 Serie Canceled TV-MA
33
Empire
Empire
43 min
SS 6 EP 102
2015 United States of America 41374 7.4 Serie Ended TV-14
34
The Get Down
The Get Down
76 min
SS 1 EP 11
2016 United States of America 23828 8.2 Serie Canceled TV-MA
35
Lovecraft Country
Lovecraft Country
60 min
SS 1 EP 10
2020 United States of America 47857 7.1 Serie Canceled TV-MA
36
Dear White People
Dear White People
30 min
SS 4 EP 40
2017 United States of America 26521 6.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
37
This Is Us
This Is Us
43 min
SS 6 EP 105
2016 United States of America 161542 8.7 Serie Ended TV-14
38
Black Mirror
Black Mirror
75 min
SS 7 EP 32
2011 United Kingdom 650583 8.7 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
39
Unsolved Mysteries
Unsolved Mysteries
50 min
SS 4 EP 30
2020 United States of America 12842 7.3 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
40
American Crime
American Crime
45 min
SS 3 EP 29
2015 United States of America 10185 7.7 Serie Canceled TV-14
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