Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Smoke Signals List

• The Business of Fancydancing - Similar themes of Native American culture and identity.
• Wind River - Focuses on Native American issues and crime in rural settings.
• Dance Me Outside - Explores the lives of contemporary Indigenous characters with humor.
• Barking Water - A love story about two Native Americans dealing with their past.
• Mojave Moon - A mix of comedy and drama with complex characters.
• The Fast Runner - A strong representation of Indigenous culture and storytelling.
• Smoke Signals: The Comic - Based on the same themes and characteristics, but in comic form.
• Skins - Explores family and cultural ties within Indigenous communities.
• Explore the Unknown - Offers a deeper look at Indigenous culture and life.
• A Good Day to Die - Documentary that captures Indigenous activism and culture.
• Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World - Explores the impact of Native Americans in music and culture.
• The Indian Runner - Focuses on family relationships amidst cultural struggles.
• Little Big Man - A narrative involving Native American heritage and perspective.
• A Thousand Roads - Explores Native life and the significance of storytelling.
• The Last of the Dogmen - Combines adventure with a look at Native American history.
• The Lesser Blessed - Focuses on the life of a young Indigenous man and his struggles.
• The Pirogue - Blends humor and serious themes in a culturally rich story.
• First Indian on the Moon - Narrative on identity and responsibility within Native culture.
• Roots - Exploration of identity and cultural heritage over generations.
• The Inexplicable Universe: Unsolved Mysteries - Explores complex cultural and existential themes.
• Longmire - Focuses on law enforcement in rural settings, featuring Indigenous characters.
• Reservation Dogs - A comedic take on life in a Native American community.
• Our Spirits Don’t Speak English - A documentary about Native American boarding schools and their impacts.
• The New World - Explores the first encounters between Native Americans and Europeans.
• The Cherokee Word for Water - A story of community and identity among Native Americans.
• The Exiles - Tells a story of urban Native American struggles and resilience.
• Daughter of the Sun - Explores the connection between Indigenous culture and contemporary issues.
• Into the West - Focus on Native American history and their perspective on the West.
• Comes a Horseman - Dealing with land and cultural conflicts from an Indigenous perspective.
• Aloha - Features themes of identity and a mix of cultures.
• The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez - Explores deep cultural themes and personal issues.
• Dead Man - A journey steeped in Native American symbolism and narrative style.
• The Green Book: Guide to Freedom - Explores cultural heritage and personal journeys.
• Strange Fruit - Documentary exploring the African American and Native connections.
• Smoke Signals 2: The Burning - Direct sequel to the original film, continuing the same themes.
• How to Get Away with Murder - Features strong characterization and themes of social justice.
• One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Explores themes of mental health within a group setting.
• The Secret of Kells - Animation entwined with cultural storytelling.
• Richard Linklater: Dream is Destiny - Examines the impact of a filmmaker on cultural narratives.
• Lady Bird - Coming-of-age story dealing with family and identity.
• I Am Not a Witch - A unique take on cultural identity and personal story.
• The Last Black Man in San Francisco - Explores gentrification and cultural identity, akin to Smoke Signals.
• The Good Place - Combines humor and serious themes about ethics and identity.