Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Alex Haley's Queen List
- Roots - Also based on Alex Haley's family history, it explores the roots of African American heritage.
- The Help - Focuses on the lives of African American maids in the 1960s South, highlighting racial issues.
- 12 Years a Slave - A historical drama that depicts the harsh reality of slavery in America.
- Beloved - Explores the impact of slavery on individuals and families, based on Toni Morrison's novel.
- The Color Purple - Follows the life of African American women in the early 1900s, dealing with abuse and oppression.
- Down by Law - Highlights personal and cultural struggles against a backdrop of the American South.
- The Butler - Chronicles the life of an African American butler serving multiple presidents through the civil rights movement.
- Gods of Egypt - Explores themes of power and struggles over identity in a culturally rich setting, similar to Queen.
- Mississippi Burning - Deals with the civil rights movement, showcasing crimes and their impacts on African American communities.
- The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman - A powerful story of a black woman's life from slavery to civil rights.
- A Raisin in the Sun - Explores the struggles of a black family in Chicago, addressing racial discrimination and aspirations.
- Fences - Focuses on African American family life and the challenges of racial discrimination.
- The Central Park Five - Documentary about racial injustice, depicting the lives affected by wrongful conviction.
- Selma - Focuses on the civil rights movement, showcasing the struggle for voting rights.
- When They See Us - A mini-series that addresses wrongful accusations against African American youth and systemic racism.
- The Underground Railroad - A surreal depiction of slavery and escape, paralleling themes of resilience and struggle.
- The Amazing Grace - Explores the life of a slave ship captain and the themes of love and redemption.
- The Old Man and the Gun - Examines personal history and identity, echoing themes of looking back at one's past.
- Just Mercy - A legal drama showcasing the inequalities in the justice system affecting African American communities.
- Barbershop - Explores community and culture within an African American setting, addressing social issues with humor.
- Americanah - A tale about love and identity across different cultures and experiences of race.
- Queen Sugar - Follows the struggles of African American family members in rural Louisiana, exploring heritage and identity.
- Django Unchained - A revenge story set in the context of slavery, addressing brutal racial dynamics.
- Life of Pi - Explores themes of survival and personal journey, paralleling struggles in a historical context.
- The King - Examines historic figures through a personal and familial lens, highlighting identity issues.
- Harriet - Biopic of Harriet Tubman, showcasing her bravery during slavery and the fight for freedom.
- The N-word - A documentary exploring the significance and impact of the N-word in American history and culture.
- The Black Godfather - Documentary profiling the life and influence of a black man in Hollywood, touching on racial dynamics.
- I Am Not Your Negro - A powerful documentary exploring racial themes using James Baldwin's unfinished manuscript.
- Freedom Road - Focuses on post-Civil War recovery and the fight for civil rights and independence.
- All American - Inspired by the life of a professional football player, addressing themes of race and identity.
- Paris is Burning - Explores themes of identity, community, and aspiration within marginalized groups in New York City.
- In the Heat of the Night - A detective story addressing racism in the South while focusing on a personal relationship.
- Moonlight - Explores identity, masculinity, and the African American experience through a coming-of-age story.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - A story of tenacity against challenging circumstances, showing a man's struggle for a better life.
- Hidden Figures - Celebrates the contributions of African American women in NASA, emphasizing perseverance against adversity.
- The Secret Life of Bees - Focuses on the struggles of African American women amidst racial tensions in the 1960s.
- Their Eyes Were Watching God - Tells the story of a black woman's journey to find her identity and self-worth.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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| 1 |
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1977 | Biography | 19100 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | NR | |
| 2 |
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2011 | India | Drama | 498104 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 3 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 747033 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 4 |
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1998 | United States of America | Drama | 9636 | 6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 5 |
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1985 | United States of America | Drama | 98350 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 6 |
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1986 | Germany | Comedy | 55808 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 7 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 120207 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 8 |
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2016 | Australia | Action | 127331 | 5.4 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 9 |
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1988 | United States of America | Crime | 112703 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 10 | 1974 | United States of America | Drama | 2569 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | ||
| 11 |
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1961 | United States of America | Drama | 9781 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 12 |
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2016 | Canada | Drama | 119144 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 13 |
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2012 | United States of America | Crime | 7978 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 14 |
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2014 | France | History | 95930 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 15 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 140834 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 16 |
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2021 | United States of America | Drama | 8668 | 7.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 17 |
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2006 | Drama | 130 | 5.3 | Movie | Released | ||
| 18 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 76680 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 19 |
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2002 | United States of America | Comedy | 33830 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 20 |
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2016 | United States of America | Drama | 5841 | 7.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 21 |
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2012 | United States of America | Comedy | 1718800 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 22 |
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2012 | Canada | Adventure | 671802 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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2019 | Australia | Drama | 156085 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 24 |
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2019 | United States of America | Action | 31096 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 25 |
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2019 | United States of America | Documentary | 1549 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 26 |
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2017 | Belgium | Documentary | 23707 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 27 |
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1979 | United States of America | Drama | 208 | 5.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 28 |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 14710 | 7.6 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-14 |
| 29 |
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1991 | United States of America | Documentary | 18119 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 30 |
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1967 | United States of America | Drama | 84345 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 31 |
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2016 | United States of America | Drama | 334820 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 32 |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 568904 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 33 |
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2016 | United States of America | Biography | 259836 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 34 |
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2008 | United States of America | Family | 28197 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 35 |
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2005 | United States of America | Drama | 3055 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | NR |
