Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Passing List

• I Am Not Your Negro - Explores themes of identity and race through a powerful documentary lens.
• The Help - Highlights the complexities of race relations in America during the Civil Rights Movement.
• 12 Years a Slave - A historical depiction of the race struggle, exploring identity and humanity.
• Moonlight - Explores identity and self-discovery against the backdrop of race and sexuality.
• Loving - Centers on a mixed-race couple and the legal battles they faced in a racially divided America.
• Passing Strange - A coming-of-age musical that explores themes of identity, race, and self-acceptance.
• Get Out - A horror film that satirizes social issues related to race and identity.
• Beloved - Based on the novel by Toni Morrison, it explores the legacy of slavery and the struggle for identity.
• The Color Purple - A historical drama that tackles issues of race, gender, and personal identity.
• Black Swan - Explores themes of duality and identity through the world of ballet.
• The Souls of Black Folk - A documentary that reflects on race in America and personal experiences of African Americans.
• A Raisin in the Sun - A drama that discusses race, identity, and dreams within a black family in Chicago.
• Fruitvale Station - Based on a true story, it addresses race and identity through a real-life tragedy.
• Carmen Jones - A reimagining of Bizet's opera set in a World War II-era America focusing on African American soldiers.
• Django Unchained - Explores themes of race, identity, and freedom in a unique dramatic style.
• The Born Identity - While focused more on personal identity, it shares themes of self-discovery and transformation.
• Paris is Burning - A documentary about the drag ball culture of New York City which explores issues of race, class, gender, and sexuality.
• The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - Explores themes related to identity and societal perception through an unusual narrative.
• The Great Gatsby - Explores themes of identity, class distinction, and societal expectations in the 1920s.
• Belly - Examines social issues and identity through a gritty lens focused on street culture.
• Postcards from the Edge - A semi-autobiographical film that deals with themes of identity and self-acceptance.
• The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Explores adolescence, identity, and the struggles of growing up.
• The King's Speech - Follows a man's quest to overcome obstacles related to speaking, identity, and perception.
• To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar - Explores themes of identity in LGBTQ+ culture and the societal impact of perception.
• Selma - A historical drama about civil rights and the struggle for identity within a racially divided nation.
• Hidden Figures - Focuses on the contributions of African-American women to NASA amid racial struggles.
• Monster - Delves into the psyche of a woman grappling with her identity and past.
• Tangerine - Shot on an iPhone, it portrays the struggles of a transgender sex worker in Los Angeles.
• Black Panther - Explores themes of identity, heritage, and cultural significance within the context of race.
• The Outsider - Examines cultural identity through the lens of Japanese culture in post-war America.
• Othello - Shakespeare’s classic about race, jealousy, and personal identity with a tragic twist.
• Americanah - A series that tackles race and identity through the lives of a Nigerian woman in America.
• This is Us - Explores complex familial relationships and personal identity over several generations.
• Boy Erased - Tackles themes of identity, sexuality, and the struggle for acceptance in a conservative environment.
• Something New - Explores interracial relationships and personal identity amidst societal expectations.
• The Hate U Give - Addresses racism and identity through the eyes of a young girl as she navigates a divided community.
• In the Heat of the Night - Explores themes of race, identity, and justice in a racially charged Southern town.
• The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind - A story of innovation and perseverance rooted in cultural identity and personal struggle.
• Changed - A film that discusses themes of identity through a unique narrative on transformation.
• The Other Side of Hope - Explores identity within the context of cultural dislocation and searching for acceptance.