Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Short Sharp Shock List

  • Trainspotting - Both films explore the lives of individuals in challenging social environments, dealing with addiction and crime.
  • City of God - Both portray the harsh realities of life in impoverished neighborhoods and gang culture.
  • Go for Zucker - Combines dark humor with family dynamics against a backdrop of socio-economic struggles.
  • The Motorcycle Diaries - Explores themes of travel, friendship, and social issues in a compelling narrative.
  • Requiem for a Dream - Focuses on addiction and its devastating effects on various characters' lives.
  • A Clockwork Orange - Both films delve into themes of violence and societal breakdown with a provocative narrative style.
  • American History X - Explores themes of crime, redemption and the impact of society on individual choices.
  • Falling Down - Captures a man's descent into violence and chaos triggered by socio-economic pressures.
  • Pulp Fiction - Both feature intertwining lives and gritty narratives filled with crime and moral ambiguity.
  • The Outsiders - Depicts youth struggles, gang affiliations and themes of belonging in a divided society.
  • Slumdog Millionaire - Explores themes of poverty, resilience, and the harsh realities of life in the slums.
  • The Wire - Focuses on crime, socio-economic divisions, and the struggles within urban environments.
  • This Is England - Addresses issues of youth culture, nationalism, and crime in a historical context.
  • La Haine - Portrays the frustrations of youth in the face of socio-economic issues and violence.
  • Half Nelson - Features a teacher struggling with addiction while trying to inspire his students.
  • The Wire - An exploration of crime, education, and systemic issues in an urban American setting.
  • Kids - Follows a day in the life of troubled youth navigating relationships and reckless behavior.
  • Boys Don't Cry - Explores identity and social struggles with a focus on marginalized communities.
  • Sin Nombre - Tackles themes of migration, violence, and survival in a harsh social environment.
  • The Basketball Diaries - Focuses on a teenager’s struggles with drugs, crime, and life in a tough urban neighborhood.
  • Hotel Rwanda - Highlights themes of survival, moral choices, and human struggle in the face of genocide.
  • We Are the Best! - A coming-of-age story focusing on friendship, defiance, and youth subculture.
  • Gomorrah - Explores the Neapolitan crime syndicate and its impact on society and individuals.
  • Breaking Bad - Follows an individual’s descent into crime and the consequences of moral choices.
  • Trainspotting 2 - Continues themes of addiction and relationships as characters navigate their lives later on.
  • The Godfather - Explores themes of crime, family, and power dynamics within a criminal underworld.
  • Scarface - Details the rise and fall of a drug lord and the associated violence and crime.
  • Dead Poets Society - Addresses themes of youth, rebellion against societal norms, and the search for meaning.
  • The Pursuit of Happyness - A poignant story of struggle and resilience against socio-economic challenges.
  • Boyz n the Hood - Focuses on friendships and challenges faced by youth growing up in a violent neighborhood.
  • The Road - Explores survival, moral ambiguity, and the bond between a father and son in a bleak world.
  • Fruitvale Station - A poignant portrayal of a young man's life and struggles leading up to a tragic event.
  • Made in Britain - Focuses on youth rebellion and issues involving disenfranchisement in British society.
  • Italian for Beginners - Combines humor and personal struggles, focusing on relationships and community.
  • La Femme Nikita - Delves into crime, redemption, and the complexity of personal choices within a harsh world.
  • Belly - Explores urban crime and the lives of individuals trapped within it, culminating in a dramatic narrative.
  • American Beauty - Tackles issues of societal pressure, identity, and the complexity of suburban life.
  • The Sopranos - Explores the psychological dynamics of crime and family within a mafia setting.
  • Orange Is the New Black - Follows the lives of women in prison, highlighting themes of struggle, identity, and redemption.
  • Narcos - Follows the rise and fall of drug lords, deeply exploring the impact on society and individuals.
  • Essex Boys - Revolves around crime and gang rivalries, similar in tone and themes to Short Sharp Shock.
  • Hunger - Portrays struggle and resistance within a prison setting, focusing on human endurance.
  • The Social Network - Explores ambition, ethical dilemmas, and the impact of societal pressures in the tech world.
  • The Night Of - Explores the complexities and consequences of crime and the criminal justice system.

Last updated: 2024-09-30 17:46:36

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Trainspotting
Trainspotting
94 min
1996 United Kingdom 732000 8.1 Movie Released R
2
City of God
City of God
130 min
2002 Brazil 809417 8.6 Movie Released
3
Go for Zucker
Go for Zucker
91 min
2004 Germany 2889 6.7 Movie Released
4 2004 Argentina 105191 7.7 Movie Released R
5 2000 United States of America 909017 8.3 Movie Released NR
6 1971 United Kingdom 888921 8.3 Movie Released
7 1998 United States of America 1197920 8.5 Movie Released R
8
Falling Down
Falling Down
113 min
1993 France 209762 7.6 Movie Released R
9
Pulp Fiction
Pulp Fiction
154 min
1994 United States of America 2248450 8.9 Movie Released R
10
The Outsiders
The Outsiders
91 min
1983 France 99630 7 Movie Released
11 2008 United Kingdom 882520 8 Movie Released R
12
The Wire
The Wire
60 min
SS 5 EP 60
2002 United States of America 384058 9.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
13
This Is England
This Is England
101 min
2007 United Kingdom 129517 7.7 Movie Released
14
La Haine
La Haine
98 min
1995 France 200196 8.1 Movie Released
15
Half Nelson
Half Nelson
107 min
2006 United States of America 92597 7.1 Movie Released
16
Kids
Kids
91 min
1995 United States of America 85581 7 Movie Released NC-17
17
Boys Don't Cry
Boys Don't Cry
118 min
1999 United States of America 104107 7.5 Movie Released R
18
Sin Nombre
Sin Nombre
96 min
2009 Mexico 34165 7.5 Movie Released R
19 1995 United States of America 122496 7.3 Movie Released
20
Hotel Rwanda
Hotel Rwanda
121 min
2004 Italy 374612 8.1 Movie Released
21 2013 Denmark 11379 7.1 Movie Released
22
Gomorrah
Gomorrah
48 min
SS 5 EP 58
2014 Italy 45086 8.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
23
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad
56 min
SS 5 EP 62
2008 United States of America 2187130 9.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
24
The Godfather
The Godfather
175 min
1972 United States of America 2040040 9.2 Movie Released R
25
Scarface
Scarface
169 min
1983 United States of America 928328 8.3 Movie Released R
26 1989 United States of America 556046 8.1 Movie Released
27 2006 United States of America 568904 8 Movie Released PG-13
28
Boyz n the Hood
Boyz n the Hood
112 min
1991 United States of America 156880 7.8 Movie Released R
29
The Road
The Road
111 min
2009 United States of America 256876 7.2 Movie Released
30 2013 United States of America 86396 7.5 Movie Released
31 1982 United Kingdom 7814 7.2 Movie Released
32 2000 Denmark 14004 7 Movie Released
33
La Femme Nikita
La Femme Nikita
117 min
1990 France 77215 7.3 Movie Released R
34
Belly
Belly
96 min
1998 United States of America 12804 6.2 Movie Released R
35
American Beauty
American Beauty
122 min
1999 United States of America 1220120 8.3 Movie Released R
36
The Sopranos
The Sopranos
60 min
SS 6 EP 86
1999 United States of America 484655 9.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
37
Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black
90 min
SS 7 EP 91
2013 United States of America 322661 8 Serie Ended TV-MA
38
Narcos
Narcos
51 min
SS 3 EP 30
2015 United States of America 477729 8.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
39
Essex Boys
Essex Boys
102 min
2000 United Kingdom 4351 6 Movie Released R
40
Hunger
Hunger
96 min
2008 Ireland 73965 7.5 Movie Released
41 2010 United States of America 767077 7.8 Movie Released PG-13
42
The Night Of
The Night Of
60 min
SS 1 EP 8
2016 United Kingdom 175458 8.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
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