Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Hell Up In Harlem List

  • Black Caesar - Both films feature a storyline centered around the rise of a Black gangster in Harlem.
  • Foxy Brown - Features a strong Black female lead seeking revenge similar to the themes in 'Hell Up In Harlem'.
  • Super Fly - Another classic Blaxploitation film that deals with crime and the drug trade in urban settings.
  • Shaft - This film follows a private detective navigating the criminal underworld, paralleling the crime themes in 'Hell Up In Harlem'.
  • Dolomite - A cult classic in the Blaxploitation genre focusing on a unique protagonist fighting against the odds.
  • The Mack - Explores themes of street life and the underground economy similar to 'Hell Up In Harlem'.
  • Cross 110th Street - Features crime in Harlem and deals with racial themes similar to those in 'Hell Up In Harlem'.
  • Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song - One of the early Blaxploitation films with a focus on Black empowerment and resistance.
  • Coffee - A gritty film about a woman taking on the drug cartels, echoing similar themes of empowerment and revenge.
  • Girlfriends - While more of a drama, it highlights the experiences of Black women in a similar urban context.
  • Get Carter - Both films involve themes of vengeance in a crime-ridden environment.
  • American Gangster - Follows the rise of a drug lord, offering a modern take on similar themes of crime and power.
  • Carlito's Way - Showcases the life of a criminal trying to escape his past, akin to themes in 'Hell Up In Harlem'.
  • Set It Off - Focuses on strong female leads planning a heist, resonating with themes of rebellion against the system.
  • New Jack City - Examines the drug trade in a city similar to Harlem during the 80s and its impact on community.
  • Boyz n the Hood - Centers around life in a tough neighborhood, highlighting the struggles against crime and violence.
  • Paid in Full - Explores the drug scene and its implications within the community, closely related to similar themes.
  • Rise of the Footsoldier - A gritty tale of a rise in the criminal underworld, similar to the themes in 'Hell Up In Harlem'.
  • Scarface - Focuses on a rise to power in the drug trade, paralleling the character arcs seen in 'Hell Up In Harlem'.
  • City of God - A raw portrayal of gang life in urban settings, reflecting the societal struggles found in 'Hell Up In Harlem'.
  • The Wire - A TV series that explores the drug trade and its influence on the community, similar in depth and theme to 'Hell Up In Harlem'.
  • Snowfall - Delves into the early days of the crack epidemic, relatable in its exploration of urban crime.
  • Empire - Revolves around the music industry with deep ties to crime, akin to the themes in 'Hell Up In Harlem'.
  • Get Rich or Die Tryin' - A film based on the life of rapper 50 Cent, showcasing struggles in the urban environment similar to 'Hell Up In Harlem'.
  • Training Day - A gripping tale highlighting moral dilemmas in drug enforcement, mirroring strong themes in urban crime.
  • Empire of the Sun - Explores survival in a turbulent environment, reflecting the struggles faced by protagonists in 'Hell Up In Harlem'.
  • Bloodsucking Bastards - Mixes comedy with crime, somewhat lighter but draws parallels through urban struggles.
  • The French Connection - A classic crime film that deals with the drug trade, resonating with crime-themed narratives.
  • Sin City - Explores crime in a stylized fashion, blending violence and a gritty narrative akin to 'Hell Up In Harlem'.
  • Street Kings - Explores police corruption against the backdrop of crime, sharing thematic connections with 'Hell Up In Harlem'.
  • Norbit - Incorporates elements of comedy and urban life, sharing the common theme of community struggles.
  • The Departed - Involves undercover operations in a crime-infested city paralleling intense power struggles.
  • The Wire: The Complete Collection - Similar themes of crime and community life explored through intense character narratives.
  • Blood In Blood Out - Focuses on gang life among Chicanos, offering another urban crime perspective relevant to 'Hell Up In Harlem'.
  • Law Abiding Citizen - Examines themes of justice and revenge in a crime-dominated narrative.
  • Scarface: The World is Yours - Explores a narrative of crime and power after the events of the iconic film, thematically relevant.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Black Caesar
Black Caesar
94 min
1973 United States of America 3934 6.4 Movie Released R
2
Foxy Brown
Foxy Brown
94 min
1974 United States of America 12328 6.5 Movie Released R
3
Super Fly
Super Fly
91 min
1972 United States of America 8720 6.4 Movie Released R
4
Shaft
Shaft
99 min
2000 Germany 81266 6 Movie Released R
5
The Mack
The Mack
110 min
1973 United States of America 3362 6.6 Movie Released R
6 1971 United States of America 5926 5.5 Movie Released NC-17
7
Coffee
Coffee
11 min
2004 94 5.8 Movie Released
8
Girlfriends
Girlfriends
30 min
SS 8 EP 172
2000 United States of America 5143 7.4 Serie Ended TV-PG
9
Get Carter
Get Carter
112 min
1971 United Kingdom 37141 7.3 Movie Released R
10 2007 United States of America 457466 7.8 Movie Released R
11
Carlito's Way
Carlito's Way
144 min
1993 United States of America 234528 7.9 Movie Released
12
Set It Off
Set It Off
123 min
1996 United States of America 18733 6.9 Movie Released R
13
New Jack City
New Jack City
97 min
1991 United States of America 39369 6.6 Movie Released
14
Boyz n the Hood
Boyz n the Hood
112 min
1991 United States of America 156880 7.8 Movie Released R
15
Paid in Full
Paid in Full
98 min
2002 United States of America 14440 7 Movie Released
16 2007 United Kingdom 21969 6.8 Movie Released R
17
Scarface
Scarface
169 min
1983 United States of America 928328 8.3 Movie Released R
18
City of God
City of God
130 min
2002 Brazil 809417 8.6 Movie Released
19
The Wire
The Wire
60 min
SS 5 EP 60
2002 United States of America 384058 9.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
20
Snowfall
Snowfall
42 min
SS 6 EP 60
2017 United States of America 32798 8.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
21
Empire
Empire
43 min
SS 6 EP 102
2015 United States of America 41374 7.4 Serie Ended TV-14
22 2005 United States of America 50604 5.5 Movie Released R
23
Training Day
Training Day
122 min
2001 United States of America 478763 7.7 Movie Released R
24 1987 United States of America 135404 7.7 Movie Released
25 2015 United States of America 6875 5.7 Movie Released NR
26 1971 United States of America 137433 7.7 Movie Released R
27
Sin City
Sin City
124 min
2005 United States of America 797228 8 Movie Released R
28
Street Kings
Street Kings
109 min
2008 United States of America 121997 6.8 Movie Released
29
Norbit
Norbit
102 min
2007 United States of America 80578 4.2 Movie Released PG-13
30
The Departed
The Departed
151 min
2006 Hong Kong 1438060 8.5 Movie Released R
31 2009 United Kingdom 323648 7.4 Movie Released R
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