Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song List
- Shaft - Features a strong African American lead and incorporates elements of blaxploitation.
- Super Fly - A quintessential blaxploitation film with a focus on urban street culture and a drug dealer's journey.
- Foxy Brown - Another iconic blaxploitation film led by a strong Black female character seeking revenge.
- Coffee - Poses themes of empowerment and social justice within the blaxploitation genre.
- Black Caesar - Follows a similar narrative style of a protagonist rising from the streets to power.
- Hell Up in Harlem - Continues the story of crime and retribution similar to that in 'Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song'.
- The Mack - Focuses on themes of hustling and the struggles of African Americans in urban settings.
- Dolemite - Combines comedy with the blaxploitation style and includes an unconventional hero.
- Truck Turner - Features a strong lead in a gritty urban crime environment, resembling the themes of resilience.
- Across 110th Street - Blends crime drama with a social message, highlighting inner-city struggles.
- American Gangster - Explores the life of an ambitious drug lord in a gritty urban setting.
- New Jack City - Depicts the rise of a drug empire and its impact on the community, much like Sweet Sweetback.
- Boyz n the Hood - Offers a raw depiction of urban life and the struggles faced by African Americans.
- Set It Off - Centers on women fighting against the system, echoing themes of empowerment and resilience.
- Belly - Combines rich visuals and narratives around street culture and crime.
- Poetic Justice - Explores love and struggle in a similar vein to the exploration of social issues.
- Friday - Uses humor to address urban issues, connecting with the comedic elements of 'Sweet Sweetback'.
- The Wood - Similar coming-of-age narrative focusing on friendship and life's challenges within an urban setting.
- Paid in Full - Explores the drug trade and hustling within the African American community.
- Juice - Delves into themes of friendship, power struggles, and the harsh realities of street life.
- Menace II Society - A gritty portrayal of inner-city life and the consequences of street culture.
- Sankofa - Incorporates themes of racial identity and empowerment, connecting with 'Sweet Sweetback's' themes.
- The Last Dragon - Combines martial arts with blaxploitation themes in a unique urban setting.
- Coffy - Similar strong female lead tackling social issues through action within the blaxploitation genre.
- I'm Gonna Git You Sucka - A satirical take on blaxploitation films that retains a sense of empowerment.
- The Inkwell - Identifies with the challenges of African American youth, depicting a coming-of-age story.
- Harlem Nights - Infuses comedy and drama relevant to the African American experience in a unique way.
- Soul Food - Emphasizes family dynamics and struggles within the African American community.
- Love Jones - Explores the complexities of love and life within the Black community.
- Get Rich or Die Tryin' - Based on real-life struggles for success in the drug and music industries.
- Straight Outta Compton - Tells the story of a groundbreaking music group against a backdrop of societal challenges.
- City of God - Depicts the rise of crime in urban settings with powerful narrative and visual style.
- Do the Right Thing - Explores racial tensions and empowerment within a specific community, paralleling Sweet Sweetback's message.
- The Players Club - Centers on the struggles and empowerment of women in a gritty situation.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - Emphasizes resilience and fighting against the odds in an urban setting.
- Malcolm X - Depicts the life of a prominent historical figure fighting for African American rights.
- The Hate U Give - Focuses on social justice issues and the struggles faced by African Americans.
- 12 Years a Slave - Addresses themes of racial injustice and personal struggle, echoing Sweet Sweetback's narrative.
- Fruitvale Station - A powerful true story focusing on racial issues and personal struggle.
- Get Out - Merges social commentary with horror, dealing with race relations in America.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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2000 | Germany | Action | 81266 | 6 | Movie | Released | R |
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1972 | United States of America | Action | 8720 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 3 |
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1974 | United States of America | Action | 12328 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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2004 | Comedy | 94 | 5.8 | Movie | Released | ||
| 5 |
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1973 | United States of America | Action | 3934 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 6 |
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1973 | United States of America | Action | 1786 | 5.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 7 |
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1973 | United States of America | Crime | 3362 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 8 |
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1975 | United States of America | Action | 6920 | 5.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 9 |
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1974 | United States of America | Action | 3654 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 |
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1972 | United States of America | Action | 7253 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 11 |
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2007 | United States of America | Drama | 457466 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 12 |
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1991 | United States of America | Action | 39369 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 13 |
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1991 | United States of America | Crime | 156880 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 14 |
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1996 | United States of America | Action | 18733 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 15 |
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1998 | United States of America | Crime | 12804 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 16 |
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1993 | United States of America | Drama | 16845 | 6.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 17 |
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1995 | United States of America | Comedy | 126232 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 18 |
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1999 | United States of America | Comedy | 10344 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 19 |
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2002 | United States of America | Action | 14440 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 20 |
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1992 | United States of America | Action | 30777 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 21 |
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1993 | United States of America | Crime | 65218 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 22 |
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1993 | Burkina Faso | Drama | 822 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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1985 | United States of America | Action | 17739 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 24 |
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1973 | United States of America | Action | 13179 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 25 |
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1988 | United States of America | Action | 15156 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 26 |
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1994 | United States of America | Comedy | 1604 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 27 |
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1989 | United States of America | Comedy | 25162 | 6.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 28 |
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1997 | United States of America | Comedy | 9105 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 29 |
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1997 | United States of America | Comedy | 5721 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 30 |
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2005 | United States of America | Drama | 50604 | 5.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 31 |
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2015 | United Kingdom | Biography | 220623 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 32 |
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2002 | Brazil | Drama | 809417 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 33 |
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1989 | United States of America | Comedy | 114091 | 8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 34 |
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1998 | United States of America | Comedy | 7409 | 5.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 35 |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 568904 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 36 |
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1992 | United States of America | Biography | 102979 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 37 |
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2018 | United States of America | Crime | 40892 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 38 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 747033 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 39 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 86396 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 40 |
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2017 | United States of America | Horror | 717300 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |