Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Hard Times List

• The Grapes of Wrath - Explores the struggles of working-class families during tough economic times.
• Norma Rae - Focuses on labor rights and struggles within a textile mill.
• The Bicycle Thief - A neorealist film about poverty and survival in post-war Italy.
• Matewan - Depicts labor union struggles and the coal mining industry.
• Silkwood - Based on a true story of workplace safety issues and labor rights.
• The Pursuit of Happyness - A dramatic portrayal of hardship and striving for a better life.
• The Road - Explores survival in a post-apocalyptic world, focusing on the bond of a father and son.
• Out of the Furnace - Features themes of economic hardship and the struggles of blue-collar workers.
• A Place Beyond the Pines - Explores the impact of decisions and economic struggles across generations.
• Friday Night Lights - A series about a high school football team in a small town facing economic challenges.
• The Wire - Explores socio-economic issues in Baltimore, including the effects of poverty.
• Ma Rainey's Black Bottom - Focuses on the struggles of Black artists in the music industry during the 1920s.
• The American Worker - Documentary series focusing on the lives and struggles of various American workers.
• The Offer - Behind-the-scenes look at the making of 'The Godfather' amid financial issues.
• I, Daniel Blake - A powerful story about a man navigating the welfare system in the UK.
• Snowpiercer - Set in a post-apocalyptic world with class strife and survival themes.
• The Florida Project - Follows children living in poverty near Disneyland, highlighting socio-economic issues.
• The Deuce - Explores the rise of the adult film industry in New York and the themes of exploitation.
• The Big Short - Deals with the 2008 financial crisis and its impact on working-class Americans.
• Coal Miner's Daughter - Biographical film about the struggles of a country music star from humble beginnings.
• Fight Club - Explores themes of consumerism, masculinity, and the struggles of modern life.
• 2 Days in Paris - Focuses on relationships and challenges faced by a couple during their travels.
• Germinal - A classic depiction of the struggles of coal miners in 19th century France.
• Harlan County, USA - A documentary about a coal miners' strike and the socio-economic impacts.
• Boys Don't Cry - Based on true events, focuses on identity and struggles faced by marginalized individuals.
• Erin Brockovich - True story of a woman fighting against corporate malfeasance for working-class families.
• Salt of the Earth - Portrays the struggles of miners and their families in the face of labor rights issues.
• The Immigrant - Story of a Polish immigrant facing struggles in early 20th century America.
• Brooklyn - Explores the immigrant experience and struggles of assimilation and identity.
• The Last Black Man in San Francisco - Examines gentrification and the meaning of home for the working class.
• Raging Bull - A biographical sports drama depicting the struggles of a boxer and his personal demons.
• Goodnight, Mister Tom - Story of a boy evacuated during WWII, exploring themes of war and social issues.
• Battered - Focuses on the harsh realities of domestic abuse and the societal issues surrounding it.
• The Social Network - Explores the rise of Facebook and the interplay of ambition and ethical dilemmas.
• American Honey - Follows a group of young people navigating life on the margins of society.
• The Last Dance - Documentary about Michael Jordan's career, exploring themes of competition and hardship.
• The Full Monty - Comedy-drama about unemployed steel workers turning to stripping for money.
• The Killing of America - A documentary exploring violence and socio-economic factors in American society.
• The Haves and the Have Nots - Explores class and family dynamics amidst economic struggles.
• A Raisin in the Sun - Focuses on a working-class African American family dealing with aspirations and obstacles.
• Maid - A series about a single mother working as a maid to provide for her child amid struggles.