Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Their Eyes Were Watching God List
- Beloved - Both explore themes of African American identity, trauma, and the impact of history on personal lives.
- The Color Purple - Explores the struggles of African American women in the early 20th century and their search for self-discovery.
- A Girl Like Grace - Focuses on the journey of a young black woman dealing with complex personal and societal issues.
- Fences - Examines the African American experience and familial relationships in a deeply personal manner.
- The Help - Addresses race relations, women's roles, and personal stories in the South during the civil rights movement.
- All That Heaven Allows - Explores themes of love and societal expectations in a historical context.
- The Secret Life of Bees - Focuses on the bond between women and themes of overcoming adversity in a historical setting.
- Mudbound - Explores race, gender, and class struggles in post-World War II America.
- Good Hair - Investigates African American cultural identity and perceptions of beauty.
- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings - Based on Maya Angelou's autobiography, showcasing the challenges of an African American girl growing up.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - A story of resilience and the struggle to achieve one's dreams against overwhelming odds.
- For Colored Girls - Examines the lives and struggles of several women of color, similar to themes in Their Eyes Were Watching God.
- Twelve Years a Slave - An exploration of the impacts of slavery on personal identity and the fight for freedom.
- Queen Sugar - Focuses on the lives of African American family members and their struggles with personal and societal issues.
- The Gilmore Girls - Deal with themes of parental relationships and self-discovery, particularly in the context of personal growth.
- Precious - A powerful story of an African American girl overcoming adversity and seeking a better life.
- The Old Man and the Gun - Explores themes of aging, freedom, and living life on one's own terms.
- Roots - A historical epic that explores African American history and personal legacies, much like the themes in Their Eyes Were Watching God.
- The Nightingale - Deals with survival, power dynamics, and personal growth amidst historical conflicts.
- When They See Us - Focuses on systemic issues, justice, and personal relationships surrounding a traumatic historical event.
- Loving - Celebrates love and personal identity against the backdrop of racial segregation in America.
- The Inheritance - Examines themes of family dynamics, heritage, and the impact of past choices on present lives.
- A Raisin in the Sun - Explores dreams, identity, and social issues faced by an African American family in the 1950s.
- Lila, Lila - Explores themes of storytelling and the impact of art on individual lives.
- Selma - Explores the civil rights movement and personal stories of struggle and triumph.
- On the Come Up - Focuses on a young woman's journey, aspirations, and navigating personal challenges.
- The Hate U Give - Deals with race relations, identity, and standing up against social injustice.
- Little Fires Everywhere - Explores motherhood, identity, and the interconnectedness of lives in a racially and socioeconomically mixed community.
- Crown Heights - A story about personal struggle against societal injustices and the quest for truth.
- Cicada - Follows themes of identity, personal history, and relationships informed by societal pressures.
- Into the Wild - Explores individual journeys toward self-discovery and the complexities of human experience.
- The Other Side of Heaven - Explores faith, personal trials, and resilience in the face of challenges.
- The Sound of Music - Deals with finding one's voice and identity in tumultuous times, much like Janie's journey.
- Uncle Tom's Cabin - Explores themes of race, struggle for freedom, and personal relationships in a historical context.
- Moonlight - Follows the life of a young black man grappling with identity, relationships, and society.
- A United Kingdom - A love story that crosses racial and cultural boundaries, exploring societal challenges.
- Stories We Tell - Examines personal narratives and family dynamics, much like Janie's journey of self-discovery.
- Brooklyn - A story about a young woman navigating love and identity in a new environment.
- The Kite Runner - Thematic parallels of personal journey, culture, and overcoming adversity in personal relations.
- The Great Debaters - Focuses on the struggles and aspirations of individuals in a historical context relating to race and identity.
- The Photograph - Examines love, loss, and the impact of familial history on personal relationships.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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1998 | United States of America | Drama | 9636 | 6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 2 |
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1985 | United States of America | Drama | 98350 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 3 |
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2015 | United States of America | Drama | 696 | 5.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 4 |
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2016 | Canada | Drama | 119144 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 5 |
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2011 | India | Drama | 498104 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 6 |
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1955 | United States of America | Drama | 16935 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 7 |
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2008 | United States of America | Family | 28197 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 8 |
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2017 | United States of America | Drama | 54952 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 9 |
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2009 | United States of America | Documentary | 6241 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 | 1979 | United States of America | Biography | 341 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | ||
| 11 |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 568904 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 12 |
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2010 | United States of America | Drama | 8229 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 13 |
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2016 | United States of America | Drama | 5841 | 7.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 14 |
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2009 | United States of America | Drama | 116901 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 15 |
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1977 | Biography | 19100 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | NR | |
| 16 |
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2018 | Australia | Adventure | 36559 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 17 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 140834 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 18 |
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2016 | United Kingdom | Biography | 37040 | 7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 19 |
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2003 | United Kingdom | Drama | 4883 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 20 |
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1961 | United States of America | Drama | 9781 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 21 |
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2014 | France | History | 95930 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 22 |
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2022 | United States of America | Comedy | 770 | 5.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 23 |
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2018 | United States of America | Crime | 40892 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 24 |
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2020 | United States of America | Drama | 56192 | 7.7 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 25 |
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2017 | United States of America | Biography | 2951 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 26 |
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2021 | United States of America | Drama | 1140 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 27 |
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2007 | United States of America | Adventure | 663145 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 28 |
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2001 | United States of America | Adventure | 4773 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 29 |
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1965 | United States of America | Biography | 264336 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | G |
| 30 |
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1987 | Drama | 612 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | NR | |
| 31 |
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2016 | United States of America | Drama | 334820 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 32 |
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2016 | Czech Republic | Biography | 17069 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 33 |
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2012 | Canada | Documentary | 14191 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 34 |
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2015 | Canada | Drama | 151654 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 35 |
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2007 | China | Drama | 82835 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 36 |
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2007 | United States of America | Drama | 63349 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 37 |
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2020 | Canada | Drama | 6273 | 6.1 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
