Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Pimp List

• American Pimp - A documentary that explores the lives of pimps in America.
• Pimps Up, Ho's Down - A documentary showcasing the lives of pimps and their interactions with women in the sex trade.
• Hustle & Flow - A drama about a Memphis pimp trying to become a rapper.
• The Deuce - A series depicting the rise of the pornography industry in New York City and its impact on the lives of pimps and prostitutes.
• Sugar Hill - A film revolving around the drug trade and its intersection with the lives of those involved, including pimps.
• The Players Club - A film about a woman's experiences in a strip club run by a pimp.
• Bellevue - A series centered on the life and crime in a gritty urban environment, including themes of sex work and exploitation.
• Boogie Nights - A look into the adult film industry in the 70s and 80s, featuring characters similar to pimps.
• Paid in Full - A film about drug dealing in Harlem, illustrating the connections to sex work.
• Killing Them Softly - A crime film that dives deep into the world of illicit activities and their consequences.
• Shorty’s Kinky World - A film that explores the underbelly of the sex industry and the personalities involved.
• The Cotton Club - Set in a famous nightclub, portraying the intersecting lives of performers and crime figures.
• Scarface - A classic crime film that, like 'The Pimp', explores the excesses of the criminal underworld.
• The Wire - A series that presents a gritty, realistic look at crime in Baltimore, including the lives of pimps and prostitutes.
• Girl 6 - A film about a woman who becomes a phone sex operator, exploring themes of sexuality and exploitation.
• The Outsiders - While not about pimps, it deals with class struggles in a similar manner.
• Casino - Explores organized crime and its relationships with the sex industry.
• Nina - Focuses on a jazz singer with a complicated relationship to her past, touching on themes of exploitation.
• Training Day - A gritty portrayal of crime and corruption, much like the themes in 'The Pimp'.
• American Gangster - A crime drama focusing on the drug trade and its diverse characters.
• The Sopranos - A series focusing on organized crime and its various dealings, including illicit activities.
• Snowfall - Follows the origins of the crack epidemic in LA, involving characters from the criminal underworld.
• True Detective - Anthology series that often touches on crime and the dark underbelly of society.
• The Night Of - A miniseries that delves into the complexities of crime and its repercussions.
• Love, Money, Love - A story that combines themes of love and illicit activities within the urban landscape.
• Empire - A drama centered around a hip-hop music and entertainment company, involving themes of power and exploitation.
• The Get Down - Explores the origins of hip-hop and the intertwining lives of those in the industry.
• Lockup: Extended Stay - A documentary series offering insights into life behind bars for those involved in crime.
• City of God - A film showcasing the violent environment of favelas in Rio, featuring gangs and their activities.
• Gone Baby Gone - A film revolving around crime and moral dilemmas in a gritty setting.
• Set It Off - A film about four women who plan to rob a bank, showcasing struggles with their lives.
• Havoc - Explores themes of privilege and consequence in the lives of young adults.
• The Wire: The Musical - A musical adaptation exploring similar themes of crime and society.
• Blow - This biographical film follows drug traffickers and their lifestyles.
• Ain't Nobody Waving - A film about struggle and survival against tough circumstances in urban America.
• Keanu - Comedy action film intertwined with the themes of crime and street life.
• The Night Stalker - A miniseries about crime and mystery, reflecting on the darker sides of society.
• Black Snake Moan - Centers around themes of control and sexuality, exploring the complexities of relationships.
• Pulp Fiction - A classic crime film filled with intersecting stories of violence and crime.
• Fifty Shades of Grey - Explores themes of power dynamics and sexual relationships.