Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Fences List

• The Pursuit of Happyness - Both explore themes of struggle, family dynamics, and perseverance against societal challenges.
• Moonlight - Focuses on personal identity, race, and family, similar to the deep emotional exploration in Fences.
• August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom - Based on another one of August Wilson's plays, highlighting African American experiences and struggles.
• A Raisin in the Sun - Features a Black family's struggle with financial difficulties and dreams in Chicago.
• The Color Purple - Explores themes of female empowerment and family ties in the African American experience.
• Passing - Examines race and identity among African Americans during the early 20th century.
• Blindspotting - Discusses race, culture, and personal struggles in contemporary society, with a strong emotional core.
• If Beale Street Could Talk - A poignant narrative addressing love, family, and racial injustice in America.
• The Help - Highlights the experiences of African American women and social injustice during the Civil Rights era.
• Detroit - Based on a true story about race and social justice, mirroring struggles in Fences.
• Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker - A biopic that explores ambition, family, and overcoming societal barriers.
• The Wire - Dives deep into the issues of race, class, and family dynamics in Baltimore.
• The Hate U Give - Focuses on racial tensions and the impact on family and community, echoing Fences' themes.
• Southside with You - Explores the early relationship of President Obama and Michelle, with themes of ambition and culture.
• Cycles - A powerful exploration of generational struggles and effects of systemic issues on family.
• The American Experience: Baseball - Analyzes race and class through the lens of baseball, similar to societal themes in Fences.
• 12 Years a Slave - Depicts the brutal realities of slavery and its lasting impacts on individuals and families.
• Lovecraft Country - Combines horror with the racial issues present in the history of the United States.
• Roots - A historical drama chronicling the legacy of slavery and its impact on African American families.
• His Eye Is on the Sparrow - Explores themes of family and resilience in the context of African American history.
• The Josephine Baker Story - Tells the story of a strong African American woman who defied societal norms.
• For Colored Girls - Explores the lives of African American women and their collective experiences, similar to Fences.
• Django Unchained - Addresses race and personal struggle within a narrative of vengeance and justice.
• Fruitvale Station - Based on true events, focusing on race relations and the impact on family and community.
• Get Out - A horror film that scrutinizes race relations and personal identity in America.
• Eve's Bayou - Explores family dynamics and hidden truths in an African American community.
• The Best Man - Focuses on the relationships and struggles among a group of friends, highlighting personal growth.
• Loving - Based on a real-life interracial couple's fight for their love and family amidst legal challenges.
• Just Mercy - A powerful film about justice and race, focusing on systemic issues affecting family and community.
• Akeelah and the Bee - About family support and overcoming obstacles in pursuit of dreams, echoing themes of perseverance.
• The Secret Life of Bees - Focuses on family, race, and personal growth, with a strong emphasis on African American women's experiences.
• The Last Black Man in San Francisco - Explores identity, heritage, and the emotional ties to home and community.
• The Butler - Follows the life of a White House butler through historical events that affect African American families.
• Fruitvale Station - Similar themes of race and the repercussions for families in the face of systemic injustice.
• The Inheritance - Explores familial bonds and legacies amidst personal and societal challenges.
• The Birth of a Nation - Based on the true story of Nat Turner's rebellion, addressing race and historical struggles.
• The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Explores race, healthcare ethics, and family history, mirroring themes of legacy in Fences.
• When They See Us - A miniseries that portrays the true story of the Central Park Five, examining race and justice.