Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Baadasssss! List

  • Hollywood Shuffle - Similar themes of race and the film industry.
  • Fear of a Black Hat - A comedy that satirizes the music and film industry while addressing race.
  • The Players Club - Centers around the struggles of African Americans in the entertainment industry.
  • Dolemite - A biographical film about a black filmmaker and his bold approach to cinema.
  • Do the Right Thing - Explores racial tensions and artistry in a compelling and thought-provoking way.
  • Get on Up - A biopic focused on the life of James Brown, paralleling aspirations in show business.
  • Hustle & Flow - Involves the struggles of a man trying to achieve success in music.
  • The Wiz - A reimagining of a classic tale, with strong themes of race and creativity.
  • Black Dynamite - A parody of 1970s blaxploitation films with humor and style.
  • Lady Sings the Blues - A musical biopic showcasing the struggles of a black artist.
  • Soul Food - Focuses on family dynamics and personal stories in the African American experience.
  • Akeelah and the Bee - An inspiring story about overcoming challenges in a competitive environment.
  • Straight Outta Compton - Biographical tale of a group challenging the status quo in music.
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  • The Butler - Engages with race and history through the lens of a personal story.
  • Malcolm X - A powerful biopic about a significant cultural figure and his rise in prominence.
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  • Inside Man - Tackles social themes within a compelling narrative, including race relations.
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  • Chiraq - Explores social issues in a creative, modern-day interpretation of ancient conflict.
  • The Help - Addresses race relations and the struggles within the African American community.
  • Bamboozled - A satirical take on racial stereotypes within the entertainment industry.
  • The New Edition Story - Biographical portrayal of the rise of a famous musical group.
  • Empire - Follows a family drama set against the backdrop of the music industry.
  • Insecure - Explores contemporary relationships within the African American community.
  • Coming to America - Comedy that centers around cultural identity and humor derived from race.
  • The Color Purple - An adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel focusing on African American women's struggles.
  • Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention - Documentary biography exploring the life of a civil rights leader.
  • Moonlight - Intimate look at identity, race, and personal struggles.
  • The Best Man - A blend of drama and comedy centered on friendship and past struggles.
  • Love Jones - Focuses on relationships and the complexities of love within the Afro-American community.
  • Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion - Comedy-drama that connects family issues with cultural themes.
  • Barbershop - A comedic yet poignant look at African American life and community.
  • Shottas - Explores urban struggles and ambitions in a unique narrative.
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  • The Photograph - A romantic story that interweaves personal histories and cultural background.
  • Top Five - A comedic take on the experiences of a comedian in Hollywood.
  • The Get Down - A musical drama that delves into the origins of hip hop and culture.
  • Dear White People - Examines race, culture, and identity in a contemporary college setting.
  • When They See Us - A powerful miniseries about race relations and justice issues.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 1987 United States of America 6467 6.9 Movie Released R
2 1994 United Kingdom 4626 7.2 Movie Released
3 1998 United States of America 7409 5.8 Movie Released R
4
Dolemite
Dolemite
90 min
1975 United States of America 6920 5.6 Movie Released R
5 1989 United States of America 114091 8 Movie Released R
6
Get on Up
Get on Up
139 min
2014 United States of America 26296 6.9 Movie Released PG-13
7
Hustle & Flow
Hustle & Flow
116 min
2005 United States of America 43545 7.3 Movie Released
8
The Wiz
The Wiz
134 min
1978 United States of America 17350 5.6 Movie Released G
9 2009 United States of America 52229 7.4 Movie Released R
10 1972 United States of America 4903 7 Movie Released R
11
Soul Food
Soul Food
114 min
1997 United States of America 9105 7 Movie Released R
12 2006 United States of America 21858 7.4 Movie Released PG
13 2015 United Kingdom 220623 7.8 Movie Released R
14
Selma
Selma
127 min
2014 France 95930 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
15
The Butler
The Butler
132 min
2013 United States of America 120207 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
16
Malcolm X
Malcolm X
202 min
1992 United States of America 102979 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
17 2006 United States of America 568904 8 Movie Released PG-13
18
Inside Man
Inside Man
129 min
2006 United States of America 402328 7.6 Movie Released
19
Creed
Creed
133 min
2015 United States of America 313670 7.6 Movie Released
20 2013 United States of America 747033 8.1 Movie Released
21 2013 United States of America 86396 7.5 Movie Released
22
The Help
The Help
146 min
2011 India 498104 8.1 Movie Released
23
Bamboozled
Bamboozled
136 min
2000 United States of America 12445 6.7 Movie Released R
24
The New Edition Story
The New Edition Story
80 min
SS 1 EP 3
2017 United States of America 3314 8.8 Serie Ended TV-14
25
Empire
Empire
43 min
SS 6 EP 102
2015 United States of America 41374 7.4 Serie Ended TV-14
26
Insecure
Insecure
30 min
SS 5 EP 44
2016 United States of America 22773 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
27 1988 United States of America 226299 7.1 Movie Released R
28 1985 United States of America 98350 7.7 Movie Released
29
Moonlight
Moonlight
111 min
2016 United States of America 334820 7.4 Movie Released R
30
The Best Man
The Best Man
120 min
1999 United States of America 11980 6.7 Movie Released R
31
Love Jones
Love Jones
108 min
1997 United States of America 5721 7.3 Movie Released R
32
Barbershop
Barbershop
102 min
2002 United States of America 33830 6.3 Movie Released PG-13
33
Shottas
Shottas
95 min
2002 Jamaica 4847 6.1 Movie Released R
34
The Photograph
The Photograph
106 min
2020 Canada 6273 6.1 Movie Released PG-13
35
Top Five
Top Five
102 min
2014 United States of America 27801 6.4 Movie Released R
36
The Get Down
The Get Down
76 min
SS 1 EP 11
2016 United States of America 23828 8.2 Serie Canceled TV-MA
37
Dear White People
Dear White People
30 min
SS 4 EP 40
2017 United States of America 26521 6.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
38
When They See Us
When They See Us
75 min
SS 1 EP 4
2019 United States of America 140834 8.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
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