Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to 8 Mile List

  • 8 Mile - Focuses on the struggles of an aspiring rapper in Detroit.
  • Boyz n the Hood - Explores themes of life, struggle, and aspirations in a tough environment.
  • Get Rich or Die Tryin' - Follows the life of a rapper trying to make it in the music industry, based on 50 Cent's life.
  • Hustle & Flow - Tells the story of a Memphis pimp who wants to become a rapper to change his life.
  • 8 Mile: A Rap Battle Documentary - Explores the underground rap battles similar to those in 8 Mile.
  • Straight Outta Compton - Follows the rise of the legendary hip-hop group N.W.A. and their struggles.
  • Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story - A musical comedic take on the life of a struggling musician aiming for success.
  • Notorious - The life story of The Notorious B.I.G., covering his rise in the rap industry.
  • The Get Down - A musical drama series focused on the rise of hip hop and breakdancing in the 1970s New York.
  • Rapture - A documentary series that explores various artists in the hip-hop industry and their journeys.
  • Empire - A drama about a music mogul and his family as they navigate the music business.
  • The Defiant Ones - A documentary series about the partnership of Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine in the music industry.
  • Friday - A comedic look at life in a neighborhood, capturing real-life struggles and aspirations.
  • Lords of Dogtown - Focuses on a group of friends in a subculture as they pursue their passion.
  • The Bronx is Burning - A drama series set during the New York Yankees' 1977 season, capturing urban struggles.
  • Inside Man - A heist thriller that also explores human struggles and motivations in the gritty setting.
  • The Fighter - A biographical sports drama about a boxer overcoming life struggles, similar themes of determination.
  • A Star is Born - A romantic musical drama about a musician helping another achieve her dreams.
  • 8 Mile - Final Battle - Features the similar themes of music battles in an inspiring setting.
  • Almost Famous - A coming-of-age story in the world of rock music, depicting the struggles of a young musician.
  • Belly - A crime drama featuring the lives of two friends navigating the world of crime and rap.
  • The 40-Year-Old Virgin - While primarily a comedy, it touches on personal growth and pursuing life goals.
  • O.G. - A film exploring life and authenticity within prison walls, featuring deep character studies.
  • Poetic Justice - A romantic drama that involves poetry and the struggle of life in the inner city.
  • Moonlight - Explores identity and personal struggles in a tender coming-of-age story.
  • La La Land - A musical about dreams and aspirations in the heart of a city, similar to the themes in 8 Mile.
  • The Pursuit of Happyness - Based on a true story about overcoming financial adversity to achieve personal dreams.
  • A Quiet Place - While not related to music, it explores survival and resilience in a dangerous world.
  • Inside Llewyn Davis - Follows a struggling folk musician in the 1960s, capturing the essence of artistic struggle.
  • Dead Poets Society - Explores themes around following one's passion and the struggles faced along the way.
  • Sing Street - Follows a group of kids in Dublin who start a band to impress a girl, exploring themes of aspiration.
  • The Great Gatsby - Explores themes of ambition, dreams, and the pursuit of success, set against a rich backdrop.
  • A Beautiful Mind - A biopic about a brilliant mind overcoming struggles to achieve greatness.
  • Whiplash - A gripping drama about a young musician and his intense pursuit of success against all odds.
  • Rocketman - A musical biopic about Elton John's rise in the music industry against personal struggles.
  • Get Him to the Greek - A comedy-drama exploring the behind-the-scenes challenges of a rock star's life.
  • The Breakfast Club - Explores the complexity of teenage life and identity, similar to personal struggles in 8 Mile.
  • Dolemite Is My Name - Based on the true story of the comic Rudy Ray Moore and his rise to stardom.
  • Riff Raff - A film that captures the life of a street hustler and aspiring musician.
  • American Honey - Follows a group of teenagers on a road trip, exploring themes of ambition and youth.
  • The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - Explores the pursuit of dreams and breaking out of the mundane.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
8 Mile
8 Mile
111 min
2002 Germany 325866 7.2 Movie Released R
2
Boyz n the Hood
Boyz n the Hood
112 min
1991 United States of America 156880 7.8 Movie Released R
3 2005 United States of America 50604 5.5 Movie Released R
4
Hustle & Flow
Hustle & Flow
116 min
2005 United States of America 43545 7.3 Movie Released
5 2015 United Kingdom 220623 7.8 Movie Released R
6 2007 United States of America 77852 6.8 Movie Released R
7
Notorious
Notorious
103 min
1946 United States of America 108300 7.9 Movie Released
8
The Get Down
The Get Down
76 min
SS 1 EP 11
2016 United States of America 23828 8.2 Serie Canceled TV-MA
9
Rapture
Rapture
110 min
1980 Spain 3462 6.8 Movie Released
10
Empire
Empire
43 min
SS 6 EP 102
2015 United States of America 41374 7.4 Serie Ended TV-14
11 1958 United States of America 18141 7.6 Movie Released NR
12
Friday
Friday
91 min
1995 United States of America 126232 7.2 Movie Released R
13 2005 Germany 58648 7.1 Movie Released PG-13
14
The Bronx Is Burning
The Bronx Is Burning
360 min
SS 1 EP 8
2007 United States of America 1404 7.8 Serie Ended
15
Inside Man
Inside Man
129 min
2006 United States of America 402328 7.6 Movie Released
16
The Fighter
The Fighter
116 min
2010 United States of America 391606 7.8 Movie Released
17
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
136 min
2018 United States of America 424179 7.6 Movie Released
18
Almost Famous
Almost Famous
124 min
2000 United States of America 296305 7.9 Movie Released R
19
Belly
Belly
96 min
1998 United States of America 12804 6.2 Movie Released R
20
O.G.
O.G.
113 min
2018 2916 6.2 Movie Released
21
Poetic Justice
Poetic Justice
109 min
1993 United States of America 16845 6.1 Movie Released R
22
Moonlight
Moonlight
111 min
2016 United States of America 334820 7.4 Movie Released R
23
La La Land
La La Land
129 min
2016 Hong Kong 684970 8 Movie Released PG-13
24 2006 United States of America 568904 8 Movie Released PG-13
25
A Quiet Place
A Quiet Place
91 min
2018 United States of America 601604 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
26 2013 France 164727 7.4 Movie Released R
27 1989 United States of America 556046 8.1 Movie Released
28
Sing Street
Sing Street
105 min
2016 Ireland 102087 7.9 Movie Released
29 2013 United States of America 603835 7.2 Movie Released
30 2001 United States of America 996118 8.2 Movie Released
31
Whiplash
Whiplash
107 min
2014 United States of America 1009580 8.5 Movie Released
32
Rocketman
Rocketman
121 min
2019 United Kingdom 197497 7.3 Movie Released
33 2010 United States of America 186334 6.3 Movie Released R
34 1985 United States of America 442607 7.8 Movie Released R
35 2019 United States of America 65504 7.2 Movie Released R
36
Riff Raff
Riff Raff
103 min
2024 United States of America 48 7.9 Movie Released
37
American Honey
American Honey
163 min
2016 United Kingdom 47041 7 Movie Released
38 2013 United Kingdom 344677 7.3 Movie Released PG
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