Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Many Rivers to Cross List
- Roots - Similar exploration of African American heritage and history.
- The Help - Focuses on the struggles of African American maids in the 1960s.
- 12 Years a Slave - Depicts the brutal realities of slavery and survival.
- Selma - Chronicles a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement.
- The Butler - Offers a historical perspective on race relations in the US through the life of a butler.
- Mississippi Burning - Explores the civil rights struggle and racial tensions in the 1960s.
- Freedom Writers - Focuses on the empowerment of marginalized youth through education.
- The Color Purple - Explores the lives of African American women facing adversity.
- Black Panther - Celebrates African heritage and cultural identity.
- Just Mercy - Centers on racial injustice and the fight for equality.
- On the Basis of Sex - Focuses on gender equality and civil rights.
- I Am Not Your Negro - A documentary that addresses racism and civil rights from the perspective of James Baldwin.
- The African Queen - Adventure set in Africa during a tumultuous time.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - A true story highlighting the struggle against adversity.
- Clemency - Explores themes of justice and moral dilemmas.
- Dear White People - Deals with race relations and identity in a modern context.
- Eve's Bayou - Explores family dynamics in a Southern African American community.
- A Raisin in the Sun - Focuses on the dreams and struggles of an African American family.
- The Secret Life of Bees - Explores themes of racism and female empowerment.
- The Intouchables - A story of friendship and overcoming adversity across cultural divides.
- The Long Walk Home - Focused on the Montgomery bus boycott and racial tensions.
- Hidden Figures - Celebrates African American women who made significant contributions during the space race.
- Cinderella Man - A true story of resilience during the Great Depression.
- Malcolm X - Biography of a prominent figure in the civil rights movement.
- The Birth of a Nation - Tackles themes of slavery and rebellion.
- Angela's Ashes - Focuses on poverty and resilience in a historical context.
- Avenue 5 - Though a comedy, addresses social issues through satire in a futuristic setting.
- The Wire - Gripping portrayal of systemic issues in society.
- The Night Of - Explores the complexities of the criminal justice system and race.
- When They See Us - Based on the true story of a wrongful conviction and the effects on the affected families.
- American History X - Focuses on race, hate, and redemption.
- The Hate U Give - Addresses police brutality and racial injustice.
- The Last Black Man in San Francisco - Explores themes of gentrification and cultural identity.
- In the Heat of the Night - Murder mystery that explores racism in the South.
- High Fidelity - While focusing on love and relationships, delves into social contexts and themes.
- Fences - Focuses on racial issues and family dynamics.
- The Blind Side - True story highlighting race and socioeconomic struggles.
- Straight Outta Compton - Chronicles the rise of a hip-hop group and the struggles related to race and identity.
- The Hate U Give - Examines race relations and activism in today's society.
- Side Effects - Psychological thriller that touches on various societal issues.
- Higher Learning - Explores race relations and social issues within a college setting.
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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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2014 | France | History | 95930 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 5 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 120207 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 6 |
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1988 | United States of America | Crime | 112703 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 7 |
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2007 | Germany | Crime | 86020 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 8 |
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1985 | United States of America | Drama | 98350 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 9 |
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2018 | United States of America | Action | 847166 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 10 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 76680 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 11 |
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2018 | United States of America | Biography | 39209 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 12 |
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2017 | Belgium | Documentary | 23707 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 13 |
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1952 | United Kingdom | Adventure | 85060 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 568904 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 15 |
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2019 | United States of America | Drama | 5484 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 16 |
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2017 | United States of America | Comedy | 26521 | 6.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 17 |
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1997 | United States of America | Drama | 11783 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 18 |
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1961 | United States of America | Drama | 9781 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 19 |
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2008 | United States of America | Family | 28197 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 20 |
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2011 | France | Comedy | 940617 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 21 |
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1990 | United States of America | Drama | 4947 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 22 |
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2016 | United States of America | Biography | 259836 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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2005 | United States of America | Romance | 199732 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 24 |
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1992 | United States of America | Biography | 102979 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 25 |
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1915 | United States of America | Drama | 26560 | 6.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 26 |
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1999 | Ireland | Biography | 23478 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 27 |
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2020 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 23016 | 6.7 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 28 |
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2002 | United States of America | Crime | 384058 | 9.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 29 |
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2016 | United Kingdom | Crime | 175458 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 30 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 140834 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 31 |
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1998 | United States of America | Crime | 1197920 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 32 |
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2018 | United States of America | Crime | 40892 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 33 | 2019 | United States of America | Drama | 22135 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | ||
| 34 |
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1967 | United States of America | Drama | 84345 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 35 |
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2000 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 191343 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 36 |
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2016 | Canada | Drama | 119144 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 37 |
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2009 | United States of America | Drama | 364032 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 38 |
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2015 | United Kingdom | Biography | 220623 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 39 |
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2013 | United States of America | Crime | 198198 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 40 |
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1995 | United States of America | Crime | 21756 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | R |
