Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to An Episode in the Life of an Iron Picker List
- The Grapes of Wrath - Both explore the struggles of working-class individuals in harsh economic conditions.
- The Bicycle Thief - Focuses on the plight of the poor and the impact of poverty on family and personal dignity.
- I, Daniel Blake - Highlights the challenges of navigating social welfare systems and the human cost of bureaucracy.
- Winter's Bone - Tells the story of a young girl taking care of her family in a struggling rural community.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - Depicts a father's struggle to provide for his child amidst severe financial hardships.
- Precious - Follows a young woman's struggle against poverty and abuse in her quest for a better life.
- Bicycle Thieves - Emphasizes themes of poverty and desperation in a post-war Italian society.
- La Haine - Explores social issues, violence, and disillusionment in underprivileged urban areas.
- Miss Bala - Shows the impact of crime and corruption on individual lives and communities.
- Fruitvale Station - Based on a true story, it highlights systemic issues and their tragic effects on individuals.
- Fish Tank - Follows a young girl from a troubled background, showcasing challenges of youth and systemic issues.
- Room - Explores themes of captivity and the struggle for autonomy and freedom.
- Tangerine - Follows the lives of individuals in marginalized communities, focusing on friendship and survival.
- The Florida Project - Features the lives of people living in poverty and their attempts to find happiness.
- Roma - Provides a poignant look at social and class issues through the lens of a domestic worker.
- Capernaum - Tells the story of a child who sues his parents for neglect, highlighting issues of poverty and survival.
- My Name is Nobody - A Western that critiques societal norms while telling a personal story.
- The Son of No One - Explores themes of poverty, crime, and moral dilemmas in an urban setting.
- Shoplifters - Addresses family dynamics and survival in the context of poverty and societal norms.
- Blue Collar - Depicts the struggles of working-class individuals facing oppression in the workplace.
- The Help - Focuses on the lives of marginalized individuals navigating systemic barriers in society.
- The Road - Follows a father and son struggling to survive in a bleak, post-apocalyptic world.
- Poverty, Inc. - A documentary examining the complex issues surrounding poverty and aid.
- Requiem for a Dream - Explores the devastating effects of addiction and the pursuit of success.
- The Stoning of Soraya M. - Tackles issues of injustice and the plight of women in oppressive societies.
- The Kite Runner - Explores friendship, betrayal, and the impact of socio-political issues on individuals.
- The Pianist - A harrowing tale of survival against the backdrop of war and systemic oppression.
- The Road to Guantanamo - Documents the unjust experiences of individuals caught in a political crisis.
- American Honey - Follows a group of young people navigating hardships as they travel across America.
- Saving Private Ryan - Illustrates the harrowing experiences of individuals in a time of crisis compared to everyday struggles.
- Hotel Rwanda - Spotlights human resilience within the dire circumstances of genocide and poverty.
- Half of a Yellow Sun - Follows the impact of war on personal lives and relationships, addressing themes of class and struggle.
- Dead Poets Society - Explores themes of aspiration and individuality against societal expectations.
- A Long Way Down - Combines drama and dark humor to address themes of despair and human connection.
- Into the Wild - Follows a young man's journey of self-discovery in the context of societal rejection and desire for freedom.
- The Invisible Man - Conveys themes of isolation and personal struggle against societal issues.
- The Book Thief - Set against the backdrop of World War II, it examines themes of kindness amidst suffering.
- The Secret in Their Eyes - Combines personal trauma and the search for justice in a broader societal context.
- The Old Man & the Gun - A reflection on aging, freedom, and defiance in the face of society’s expectations.
- Boyhood - Examines the passage of time and personal growth against various life challenges.
- The Road Within - Addresses mental health and personal struggle in a poignant and humanistic manner.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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1940 | United States of America | Drama | 100940 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 2 |
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2018 | United Kingdom | Drama | 17 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | G |
| 3 |
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2016 | Belgium | Drama | 65411 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 4 |
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2010 | Netherlands | Crime | 151488 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 5 |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 568904 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 6 |
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2009 | United States of America | Drama | 116901 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 7 |
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1948 | Italy | Drama | 177123 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 8 |
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1995 | France | Crime | 200196 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 9 |
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2019 | Mexico | Action | 13070 | 5.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 10 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 86396 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 11 |
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2009 | Netherlands | Drama | 65470 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 12 |
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2015 | Canada | Drama | 455229 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 13 |
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2015 | United States of America | Comedy | 36358 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
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2017 | United States of America | Drama | 130794 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 15 |
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2018 | United Kingdom | Drama | 170986 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 16 |
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2018 | Cyprus | Drama | 108001 | 8.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 17 |
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1973 | France | Comedy | 29921 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 18 |
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2011 | United States of America | Action | 18066 | 5.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 19 |
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2018 | Japan | Crime | 87964 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 20 |
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1978 | United States of America | Crime | 11016 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 21 |
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2011 | India | Drama | 498104 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 22 |
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2009 | United States of America | Adventure | 256876 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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2015 | United States of America | News | 726 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 24 |
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2000 | United States of America | Drama | 909017 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 25 |
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2009 | United States of America | Crime | 21970 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 26 |
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2007 | China | Drama | 82835 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 27 |
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2002 | France | Biography | 926283 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 28 |
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2006 | United Kingdom | Drama | 11499 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 29 |
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2016 | United Kingdom | Adventure | 47041 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 30 |
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1998 | United States of America | Drama | 1514790 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 31 |
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2004 | Italy | Drama | 374612 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 32 |
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2013 | Nigeria | Drama | 2162 | 6.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 33 |
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1989 | United States of America | Comedy | 556046 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 34 |
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2014 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 34773 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 35 |
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2007 | United States of America | Adventure | 663145 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 36 |
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2020 | Australia | Thriller | 260026 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 37 |
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2013 | Germany | Drama | 143107 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 38 |
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2009 | Argentina | Drama | 224631 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 39 |
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2018 | United States of America | Biography | 49969 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 40 |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 369349 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 41 |
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2014 | United States of America | Adventure | 16401 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |