Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Joyless Street List
- Metropolis - Both explore themes of class struggle and societal issues through a dystopian lens.
- Berlin: Symphony of a Great City - A silent film capturing the struggles of urban life similar to 'The Joyless Street'.
- The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari - Features expressionist style and darker themes akin to the emotional struggle in 'The Joyless Street'.
- The Grapes of Wrath - Both depict the hardships of the lower class during harsh economic times.
- A Streetcar Named Desire - Explores complex relationships and societal struggles reflecting similar emotional tones.
- The Great Dictator - Offers social commentary on economic hardship and human struggle, similar to the themes presented.
- The Passion of Joan of Arc - Both films utilize powerful performances to depict intense emotional and societal themes.
- Triumph of the Will - Explores societal issues through a propagandist lens, depicting stark contrasts in humanity.
- The Last Laugh - Silent film that uses innovative cinematography to depict the struggles of its protagonist.
- The Rules of the Game - A critical look at the bourgeois society and complex human emotions, akin to 'The Joyless Street'.
- Poverty Row - Themes of despair and social issues relate closely to those found in 'The Joyless Street'.
- Nineteen Eighty-Four - Similar themes of societal control and despair in a bleak setting.
- The Bicycle Thief - Depicts the struggles of the impoverished in post-war Italy, similar in tone to 'The Joyless Street'.
- Twelve Angry Men - Explores societal themes and complex human interactions in a constrained setting.
- Rome, Open City - Reflects on life under oppression and the human spirit in dire circumstances.
- Hotel Rwanda - Both share strong narratives around the struggles of survival in oppressive conditions.
- Schindler's List - Depicts the harsh realities of societal brutality and resilience.
- The Shawshank Redemption - Themes of hope and perseverance in the face of despair resonate throughout both stories.
- Parasite - Explores class disparity and societal critique in a contemporary setting.
- Modern Times - Charlie Chaplin's reflection on the industrial age and economic struggle echoes similar sentiments.
- All Quiet on the Western Front - Both explore the devastating impacts of societal issues through a poignant narrative.
- Anatomy of a Murder - Delves deep into the human psyche, revealing societal flaws amid complex moral dilemmas.
- Requiem for a Dream - Offers a dark portrayal of addiction and despair reflecting societal issues.
- City of God - Explores poverty and societal challenges in a gritty, realistic manner.
- The 400 Blows - A powerful exploration of childhood and societal indifference similar to underlying themes.
- Bicycle Thieves - Captures the struggles of post-war life reflecting the same essence of hardship.
- Boys Don't Cry - Investigates themes of identity and societal rejection, echoing struggles found in 'The Joyless Street'.
- The Grapes of Wrath - Similar themes of economic hardship and human resilience.
- Dancer in the Dark - Explores themes of sacrifice, pain, and societal critique through music and performance.
- The Seventh Seal - A commentary on existence, despair, and faith against a backdrop of societal collapse.
- Fifty Shades of Grey - Although more contemporary, explores complex emotional relationships similarly.
- The Color Purple - Deals with systemic societal struggles and personal growth through hardship.
- Dead Poets Society - Explores the battle between conformity and personal fulfillment in a constraining environment.
- A Clockwork Orange - Examines societal control and individualism amidst moral ambiguity.
- Boys of Abu Ghraib - A contemporary examination of human rights violations, reflecting similar moral dilemmas.
- The Help - Deals with racial and social injustices in a historical context, similar in emotional impact.
- Fifty Shades Darker - Continues the complex emotional narrative established in the previous installment.
- American History X - Explores themes of societal hatred and personal redemption.
- The Kite Runner - Addresses themes of friendship, guilt, and societal flaws reflecting deep human emotions.
- Dead Man Walking - Explores the complexities of morality and redemption against harsh societal realities.
- Boys Don't Cry - Themes of identity, oppression, and societal rejection are prevalent in both narratives.
- 12 Years a Slave - Brutal portrayal of suffering and resilience against oppressive societal structures.
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1927 | Germany | Drama | 188179 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 2 | 1927 | Germany | Documentary | 4851 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | ||
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1920 | Germany | Horror | 71206 | 8 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 4 |
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1940 | United States of America | Drama | 100940 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 5 |
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1951 | United States of America | Drama | 115160 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 6 |
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1940 | United States of America | Comedy | 239431 | 8.4 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 7 |
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1928 | France | Biography | 61973 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 8 |
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1935 | Germany | Documentary | 18523 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 9 |
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1924 | Germany | Drama | 15449 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 |
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1939 | France | Comedy | 31634 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 11 |
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1984 | United Kingdom | Drama | 80611 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 12 |
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2018 | United Kingdom | Drama | 17 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | G |
| 13 |
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1945 | Italy | Drama | 29538 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
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2004 | Italy | Drama | 374612 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 15 |
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1993 | United States of America | Biography | 1468400 | 9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 16 |
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1994 | United States of America | Drama | 2927360 | 9.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 17 |
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2019 | South Korea | Drama | 983364 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 18 |
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1936 | United States of America | Comedy | 263226 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 19 |
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2022 | Germany | Drama | 252881 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 20 |
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1959 | United States of America | Drama | 72602 | 8 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 21 |
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2000 | United States of America | Drama | 909017 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 22 |
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2002 | Brazil | Drama | 809417 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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1959 | France | Crime | 129004 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 24 |
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1948 | Italy | Drama | 177123 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 25 |
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1999 | United States of America | Biography | 104107 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 26 |
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2000 | Argentina | Crime | 117754 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 27 |
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1957 | Sweden | Drama | 200793 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 28 |
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2015 | United States of America | Drama | 339035 | 4.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 29 |
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1985 | United States of America | Drama | 98350 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 30 |
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1989 | United States of America | Comedy | 556046 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
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1971 | United Kingdom | Crime | 888921 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 2388 | 5.4 | Movie | Released | R |
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2011 | India | Drama | 498104 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
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2017 | Japan | Drama | 113271 | 4.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 35 |
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1998 | United States of America | Crime | 1197920 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 36 |
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2007 | China | Drama | 82835 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 37 |
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1995 | United States of America | Crime | 102501 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 747033 | 8.1 | Movie | Released |
