Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Lower City List

  • City of God - Both films explore the lives of marginalized individuals in a gritty urban setting.
  • Elite Squad - Explores crime and social issues in urban Brazil, similar to the themes of Lower City.
  • Tropa de Elite 2 - Continues the examination of violence and law enforcement in Brazil, with complex characters.
  • The Motorcycle Diaries - Follows a journey through South America, touching on social issues and personal growth.
  • Boys on the Side - Explores complex relationships among women, with a raw and realistic tone.
  • Cidade de Deus: 10 Anos Depois - A documentary that revisits the themes and characters from City of God ten years later.
  • City of Men - A follow-up to City of God, focused on friendship amidst crime and poverty.
  • La Haine - Examines the lives of three young men in the aftermath of a riot, highlighting social issues.
  • Carandiru - Centers around the lives of inmates in a Brazilian prison, exploring social injustices.
  • Pela Janela - Explores relationships and societal issues in a Brazilian context.
  • Nymphomaniac - Explores complex themes of love, relationships, and sexuality in a raw manner.
  • Amores Perros - Intertwines multiple stories in a city setting, exploring love and loss.
  • Sin Nombre - Follows a group of migrants facing danger and adversity while seeking a better life.
  • The Revenant - Explores survival against harsh circumstances and personal vengeance.
  • Fish Tank - A coming-of-age story with gritty realism and complex character relationships.
  • The Last Seduction - Features a strong female lead and themes of manipulation and power dynamics.
  • Wild at Heart - A surreal road movie that shares themes of passion and escape.
  • The Wire - Explores various facets of urban life, crime, and complex human relationships.
  • Breaking Bad - Follows a man's transformation through the criminal underworld, highlighting moral dilemmas.
  • Narcos - Delves into drug trafficking and crime in South America, with a raw and intense narrative.
  • Scarface - Follows the rise and fall of a drug lord, exploring themes of ambition and despair.
  • A Prophet - Centers on a young man's journey through life in prison, showcasing survival and evolution.
  • Trainspotting - Portrays the lives of addicts in a raw and impactful way, exploring friendship and hardship.
  • The Square - Examines contemporary societal issues in a gripping and thought-provoking manner.
  • The Last Kingdom - Follows complex characters facing adversity in a historically rich and tumultuous setting.
  • Fallen Angels - Explores themes of love, crime, and fate in the context of Hong Kong's underbelly.
  • Gomorrah - Explores the modern Italian mafia, showcasing the brutality of organized crime.
  • Blue Is the Warmest Color - Focuses on intense relationships and personal struggles, exploring sexuality and passion.
  • The Road - A post-apocalyptic survival tale that examines the depths of human despair and hope.
  • Requiem for a Dream - Dives into the lives of individuals grappling with addiction, highlighting despair and loss.
  • Roma - Depicts life and personal stories against the backdrop of societal changes in Mexico.
  • In the Mood for Love - Explores deep emotional connections and unfulfilled love in a stylized manner.
  • The Intouchables - Follows an unconventional friendship that emerges amidst challenging circumstances.
  • Room - Focuses on the bond between mother and son in an extreme situation, showcasing resilience.
  • The Handmaiden - Explores love, deception, and intricate relationships in a visually stunning narrative.
  • Frida - A biographical film about a complex female artist exploring themes of identity and passion.
  • Midsommar - A psychological horror that delves into relationships and cultural themes in a unique setting.
  • Love - Explores intimacy, desire, and the complexities of modern relationships.
  • The Florida Project - Depicts childhood and struggles against a backdrop of economic hardship in a vibrant setting.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
City of God
City of God
130 min
2002 Brazil 809417 8.6 Movie Released
2
Elite Squad
Elite Squad
115 min
2007 Brazil 111640 8 Movie Released R
3 2004 Argentina 105191 7.7 Movie Released R
4 1995 France 14320 6.5 Movie Released R
5
City of Men
City of Men
106 min
2007 Brazil 16387 7.2 Movie Released
6
La Haine
La Haine
98 min
1995 France 200196 8.1 Movie Released
7
Carandiru
Carandiru
145 min
2003 Argentina 22285 7.6 Movie Released R
8
Amores Perros
Amores Perros
154 min
2000 Mexico 254837 8.1 Movie Released R
9
Sin Nombre
Sin Nombre
96 min
2009 Mexico 34165 7.5 Movie Released R
10
The Revenant
The Revenant
157 min
2015 Canada 884846 8 Movie Released R
11
Fish Tank
Fish Tank
123 min
2009 Netherlands 65470 7.3 Movie Released NR
12 1994 United Kingdom 26190 7 Movie Released R
13
Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart
125 min
1990 United States of America 102072 7.2 Movie Released R
14
The Wire
The Wire
60 min
SS 5 EP 60
2002 United States of America 384058 9.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
15
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad
56 min
SS 5 EP 62
2008 United States of America 2187130 9.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
16
Narcos
Narcos
51 min
SS 3 EP 30
2015 United States of America 477729 8.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
17
Scarface
Scarface
169 min
1983 United States of America 928328 8.3 Movie Released R
18
A Prophet
A Prophet
155 min
2009 France 102788 7.8 Movie Released
19
Trainspotting
Trainspotting
94 min
1996 United Kingdom 732000 8.1 Movie Released R
20
The Square
The Square
151 min
2017 Denmark 78244 7.1 Movie Released R
21
The Last Kingdom
The Last Kingdom
60 min
SS 5 EP 46
2015 United Kingdom 169712 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
22
Fallen Angels
Fallen Angels
98 min
1995 Hong Kong 52236 7.5 Movie Released NR
23
Gomorrah
Gomorrah
48 min
SS 5 EP 58
2014 Italy 45086 8.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
24 2013 Belgium 164624 7.7 Movie Released NC-17
25
The Road
The Road
111 min
2009 United States of America 256876 7.2 Movie Released
26 2000 United States of America 909017 8.3 Movie Released NR
27
Roma
Roma
135 min
2018 United Kingdom 170986 7.7 Movie Released R
28 2000 France 169412 8.1 Movie Released PG
29 2011 France 940617 8.5 Movie Released R
30
Room
Room
118 min
2015 Canada 455229 8.1 Movie Released R
31
The Handmaiden
The Handmaiden
145 min
2016 South Korea 176645 8.1 Movie Released
32
Frida
Frida
123 min
2002 Canada 96034 7.3 Movie Released R
33
Midsommar
Midsommar
147 min
2019 Sweden 416616 7.1 Movie Released R
34
Love
Love
134 min
2015 Belgium 67864 6.1 Movie Released NC-17
35 2017 United States of America 130794 7.6 Movie Released
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