Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to City of God: 10 Years Later List

• City of God - Explores the roots of crime and poverty in the same Brazilian setting.
• City of Men - A follow-up story set in the same universe, focusing on the lives of young boys in favelas.
• Elite Squad - Delves into police corruption and crime in Rio de Janeiro.
• Sin Nombre - Follows the harrowing journey of migrants through dangerous environments.
• The Motorcycle Diaries - Based on a journey through South America that reveals social injustices.
• American Me - Explores gang life and its impact on individuals and families.
• La Haine - A powerful portrayal of youth disillusionment in the suburbs of Paris.
• Gomorrah - Offers a gritty look at the Camorra crime syndicate in Italy.
• Blood In, Blood Out - Focuses on gang culture and life choices influenced by environment.
• Scarface - Centers on the rise and fall of a drug lord, reflecting crime's allure.
• Trainspotting - Explores addiction and the struggles of youth in a harsh environment.
• Boyz n the Hood - Addresses the struggles of growing up in a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles.
• Requiem for a Dream - Examines the destructive effects of drugs on individuals and society.
• The Wire - A TV series that explores crime, social issues, and urban life in Baltimore.
• Narcos - Focuses on drug trafficking and its consequences in Colombia and America.
• Boys Don't Cry - Tackles issues of identity and marginalized communities.
• A Prophet - Follows a young man's rise in a French prison and the crime world.
• Precious - Explores themes of poverty and hardship in an urban setting.
• Hotel Rwanda - A powerful depiction of the impact of societal issues on individuals.
• Miss Bala - Focuses on the struggles of a young woman caught up in drug trafficking in Mexico.
• Out of Sight - Crime drama that reflects complexities within crime and relationships.
• The Night Of - A deep dive into the criminal justice system and its implications.
• Sicario - Explores drug cartels and law enforcement struggles in a visually gripping narrative.
• El Norte - Follows migrants fleeing violence in hopes of a better life, similar to City of God’s themes.
• Belly - Explores urban crime and its effects on life and family.
• The 40-Year-Old Version - Reflects on personal challenges and societal expectations in a unique way.
• Zola - A modern take on survival in difficult circumstances, similar to youth struggles.
• Fruitvale Station - A true story that depicts profound social issues and personal narratives.
• The Road - A post-apocalyptic look at survival and human connections in dire conditions.
• Brooklyn's Finest - Explores the lives of police and criminals in a gritty urban setting.
• Hurt Locker - Delves into the psychological impacts of war and crime on individuals.
• She’s Gotta Have It - Explores personal identity and sexuality against a cultural backdrop.
• The Violent Heart - Focuses on the complexities of individual lives shaped by violence.
• Menace II Society - Explores crime and violence in urban neighborhoods.
• Cholo - Focuses on the realities of gang culture and personal struggles.
• The Corner - A miniseries about life in Baltimore's drug economy, similar themes to City of God.
• The Sacrifice - A stark look at personal and societal conflict, similar in emotional weight.
• A Clockwork Orange - Explores themes of violence and societal control in a dystopian setting.
• The Godfather - A classic portrayal of crime and its impact on family and society.