Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Boys from the Blackstuff List

  • This Is England - Explores working-class struggles in a gritty and realistic setting.
  • The Office (UK) - A mockumentary style that highlights the lives of working-class characters.
  • The Full Monty - A humorous take on unemployment and working-class issues.
  • Trainspotting - Addresses themes of disillusionment and cultural hardships in working-class life.
  • Shameless (UK) - Follows a dysfunctional family dealing with economic struggles.
  • The Royle Family - Uses humor to reflect everyday life of working-class families.
  • Made in Britain - Focuses on the life of a young working-class delinquent.
  • Kes - A poignant story about a young boy from a working-class background.
  • Life on Mars - Combines working-class themes with a police procedural set in the past.
  • Doctor Foster - Explores the emotional and psychological struggles in contemporary Britain.
  • This Is Our Youth - Focuses on youthful disillusionment within a working-class setting.
  • A Taste of Honey - A look at a young girl's struggles in a working-class environment.
  • Goodbye, Lenin! - A touch of humor in tackling socio-economic issues.
  • The Pits - Follows the lives of the working class with dark humor.
  • Top Boy - Portrays the struggles of young people in deprived communities.
  • Little Britain - A comedy sketch show highlighting various social classes and issues.
  • The Imitation Game - Centers around socio-economic issues in post-war Britain.
  • The Office (US) - A workplace comedy that reflects social dynamics of employees.
  • Pride - A heartfelt story of solidarity amongst the working class.
  • The Soup - Addresses working-class woes in a comedic yet reflective way.
  • Happy Valley - A cop drama that deeply explores personal struggles amidst social issues.
  • Skins - Follows the lives of teenagers from working-class backgrounds.
  • Dead End - Explores class issues with an unsettling atmosphere.
  • The English Game - Showcases the class struggles surrounding the origins of football.
  • The Last of the Haussmans - A family drama exploring themes of decay and social status.
  • Nasty Baby - Explores tensions and dynamics within a community.
  • Fish Tank - Follows a young girl navigating life in a challenging environment.
  • Pillars of the Earth - Reflects social structures and the struggles of the working class.
  • The Road - A bleak outlook on survival and humanity amidst socio-economic collapse.
  • Poor Things - Examines class and wealth dynamics through a fantastical lens.
  • Happy-Go-Lucky - A quirky look at challenges faced by ordinary people.
  • Bend It Like Beckham - Explores cultural and working-class issues through sports.
  • Little Voice - Focuses on aspirations and struggles of a young working-class woman.
  • The Deadly Affair - A classic detective story with socio-economic themes.
  • The Commitments - Musical drama that touches upon working-class aspirations through music.
  • Summer of '92 - Explores cultural and social changes through the lens of football.
  • The Secret Garden - A story of escape and growth amid social challenges.
  • Life Is Sweet - A look at an unconventional family dealing with everyday struggles.
  • The Sons of Anarchy - A gritty drama focusing on working-class issues amidst crime.
  • Peaky Blinders - Explores socioeconomic issues in post-war England with a strong character focus.
  • The Sopranos - Delves into the complexities of class and personal struggles within a crime family.

Last updated: 2024-10-02 14:36:46

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
This Is England
This Is England
101 min
2007 United Kingdom 129517 7.7 Movie Released
2 1997 United Kingdom 114820 7.2 Movie Released R
3
Trainspotting
Trainspotting
94 min
1996 United Kingdom 732000 8.1 Movie Released R
4
The Royle Family
The Royle Family
30 min
SS 3 EP 20
1998 United Kingdom 9200 8.2 Serie Ended TV-PG
5 1982 United Kingdom 7814 7.2 Movie Released
6
Kes
Kes
111 min
1970 United Kingdom 23234 7.9 Movie Released PG-13
7
Life on Mars
Life on Mars
60 min
SS 2 EP 16
2006 United Kingdom 32962 8.4 Serie Ended TV-14
8
Doctor Foster
Doctor Foster
54 min
SS 2 EP 10
2015 United Kingdom 22408 7.6 Serie Ended
9 1961 United Kingdom 6453 7.4 Movie Released
10
Top Boy
Top Boy
52 min
SS 2 EP 8
2011 United Kingdom 41177 8.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
11
Little Britain
Little Britain
30 min
SS 3 EP 20
2003 26399 7.7 Serie Ended
12 2014 United States of America 832628 8 Movie Released PG-13
13
Pride
Pride
120 min
2014 France 62387 7.8 Movie Released R
14
The Soup
The Soup
30 min
SS 13 EP 643
2004 6057 8.2 Serie Ended
15
Happy Valley
Happy Valley
59 min
SS 3 EP 18
2014 United Kingdom 65877 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
16
Skins
Skins
44 min
SS 7 EP 61
2007 United Kingdom 94156 8.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
17
Dead End
Dead End
83 min
2003 France 32638 6.5 Movie Released R
18
The English Game
The English Game
47 min
SS 1 EP 6
2020 United Kingdom 17412 7.6 Serie Ended TV-14
19
Nasty Baby
Nasty Baby
101 min
2015 Chile 2735 5.7 Movie Released
20
Fish Tank
Fish Tank
123 min
2009 Netherlands 65470 7.3 Movie Released NR
21
The Road
The Road
111 min
2009 United States of America 256876 7.2 Movie Released
22
Poor Things
Poor Things
142 min
2023 Ireland 292145 7.8 Movie Released
23
Happy-Go-Lucky
Happy-Go-Lucky
118 min
2008 United Kingdom 41216 7 Movie Released
24 2002 Germany 117388 6.7 Movie Released PG-13
25
Little Voice
Little Voice
97 min
1998 United Kingdom 17248 7 Movie Released
26 1967 United Kingdom 4250 6.7 Movie Released NR
27
The Commitments
The Commitments
118 min
1991 Ireland 39251 7.6 Movie Released R
28
Summer of '92
Summer of '92
110 min
2015 Denmark 4867 6.8 Movie Released
29 1993 United States of America 44899 7.3 Movie Released G
30
Life Is Sweet
Life Is Sweet
103 min
1990 United Kingdom 11421 7.4 Movie Released R
31
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders
79 min
SS 6 EP 36
2013 United Kingdom 666692 8.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
32
The Sopranos
The Sopranos
60 min
SS 6 EP 86
1999 United States of America 484655 9.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
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