Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Son of the South List
- 12 Years a Slave - Both films explore the themes of racial injustice and personal resilience during times of oppression.
- The Help - Both focus on the struggles of African Americans in the South during the Civil Rights era.
- Selma - Highlights the Civil Rights Movement and the fight for voting rights.
- Mississippi Burning - Deals with the investigation of civil rights murders in the South.
- Just Mercy - Explores themes of justice, racial inequality, and personal sacrifice.
- A Raisin in the Sun - Both storylines focus on dreams and struggles against social and racial barriers.
- The Butler - Chronicles the life of a man who served as a butler through several key moments in American history.
- American History X - Explores racism and redemption within a historical context.
- Freedom Writers - Focuses on overcoming racial divisions in an educational setting.
- The Green Book - Explores racial tension and friendship during a road trip through the segregated South.
- Loving - Based on the real-life interracial couple whose case went to the Supreme Court.
- Roots - A historical miniseries detailing the experiences of African Americans from slavery to freedom.
- The Hate U Give - Confronts systemic racism and the complexities of identity.
- Hidden Figures - Both films celebrate individual achievement amidst racial and gender barriers.
- Boys Don't Cry - Explores themes of identity and struggles against societal norms.
- The Secret Life of Bees - Features strong female characters overcoming racial and personal challenges.
- Remember the Titans - Addresses racial integration and the power of teamwork in overcoming prejudice.
- The Long Walk Home - Chronicles the impact of the Civil Rights Movement through the eyes of two women.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - Focuses on personal struggle and perseverance against societal challenges.
- The Nightingale - Tackles themes of oppression and resilience during historical conflicts.
- Under the Greenwood Tree - Explores social issues within a small, tight-knit community.
- The Color Purple - Focuses on the journey of several African American women in the early 20th century.
- Go Tell It on the Mountain - Explores themes of family, race, and personal identity in America.
- Selena - About the life of a Latina singer facing cultural and personal challenges.
- The Book of Negroes - Follows the life of a woman who escapes slavery and documents her journey.
- Mudbound - Explores the intersection of race, class, and gender through a post-war lens.
- Fruitvale Station - Based on a true story that highlights racial injustice and violence.
- The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Examines racial ethics in medicine alongside personal narratives.
- He Got Game - Explores father-son relationships against the backdrop of race and success.
- Django Unchained - A revisionist take on slavery and a quest for freedom in the South.
- The Watermelon Woman - Focuses on themes of race and identity within the LGBTQ+ community.
- They Cloned Tyrone - Explores race, identity, and systemic issues within a genre framework.
- Dear White People - Critiques racial dynamics at a predominantly white Ivy League school.
- The Last Black Man in San Francisco - A reflection on race, identity, and gentrification in modern America.
- The First Purge - Examines racial themes and social tensions through a horror lens.
- The King's Speech - Focuses on personal growth and overcoming societal difficulties.
- One Night in Miami - Explores the intersection of race and celebrity during a pivotal moment in history.
- Detroit - Based on the civil rights protests and the injustices faced during that time.
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 747033 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
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2011 | India | Drama | 498104 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
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2014 | France | History | 95930 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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1988 | United States of America | Crime | 112703 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 76680 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
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1961 | United States of America | Drama | 9781 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 120207 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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1998 | United States of America | Crime | 1197920 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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2007 | Germany | Crime | 86020 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2016 | United Kingdom | Biography | 37040 | 7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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1977 | Biography | 19100 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | NR | |
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2018 | United States of America | Crime | 40892 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
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2016 | United States of America | Biography | 259836 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
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1999 | United States of America | Biography | 104107 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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2008 | United States of America | Family | 28197 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2000 | United States of America | Biography | 234392 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | PG |
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1990 | United States of America | Drama | 4947 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | PG |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 568904 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2018 | Australia | Adventure | 36559 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
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2005 | United Kingdom | Drama | 3024 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
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1985 | United States of America | Drama | 98350 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
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1985 | United States of America | Drama | 251 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
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1997 | United States of America | Biography | 32019 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 24 |
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2015 | United States of America | Drama | 2294 | 7.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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2017 | United States of America | Drama | 54952 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 86396 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 27 | 2017 | United States of America | Biography | 4040 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | ||
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1998 | United States of America | Drama | 51957 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
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2012 | United States of America | Comedy | 1718800 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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1997 | United States of America | Comedy | 3886 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
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2023 | United States of America | Comedy | 42149 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | |
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2017 | United States of America | Comedy | 26521 | 6.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 33 | 2019 | United States of America | Drama | 22135 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | ||
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2018 | United States of America | Action | 72001 | 5.2 | Movie | Released | R |
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2010 | United Kingdom | Biography | 711617 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 56310 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
