Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Cleopatra Jones List

• Foxy Brown - Features a strong female lead who takes on the drug underworld.
• Shaft - Classic blaxploitation film with themes of crime and revenge.
• The Pam Grier Collection - Includes multiple films with Pam Grier, known for her powerful roles.
• Super Fly - 1970s film focusing on a drug dealer’s quest for ultimate power.
• Cooley High - Explores urban African American culture with a mix of humor and drama.
• Black Caesar - A story of a man rising through the ranks of organized crime.
• Dolemite - Features the charismatic Rudy Ray Moore fighting against the establishment.
• The Mack - Centers around the life of a pimp in the urban landscape.
• Three the Hard Way - Action-packed story involving three men taking on a crime syndicate.
• Scream Blacula Scream - Combines horror with blaxploitation elements and features strong characters.
• Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Film - A documentary that examines the influence of blaxploitation in cinema.
• Lady Snowblood - A revenge tale led by a strong female assassin.
• Set It Off - Features a group of women taking matters into their own hands.
• The Color Purple - Focuses on strong female leads overcoming struggles in life.
• I Spy - Mix of action and comedy with a strong racial dynamic.
• Pootie Tang - A comedic take on superhero themes within urban culture.
• The Get Down - Explores the culture and music scene of the 1970s in New York.
• Coffy - Strong female protagonist fighting drug dealers and corrupt officials.
• Car Wash - A comedic take on life in a diverse urban setting.
• American Gangster - A crime drama that depicts the drug trade in the 1970s.
• Charlie's Angels - Features strong female characters taking down criminals with style.
• The Inkwell - Coming-of-age story set in a Black beach community.
• The Wire - Crime drama series exploring the complexities of the drug trade.
• Set It Off - A heist film with a strong ensemble female cast taking control.
• Girls Trip - Features a group of friends who navigate various challenges together.
• Hidden Figures - Focuses on strong women overcoming societal barriers.
• Luke Cage - Hero with a strong moral code fighting against crime in Harlem.
• Orange Is the New Black - Features strong female narratives in a prison setting.
• Harlem Nights - A blend of comedy and crime set in a nightclub in the 1980s.
• Nappily Ever After - Focuses on a woman's journey towards self-discovery and empowerment.
• New Jack City - Explores themes of power, crime, and urban culture.
• How to Get Away with Murder - Features strong female lead in a world of crime and law.
• Queen of Katwe - Inspired by a true story of a young girl rising to success.
• Power - Follows the life of a drug dealer turning legitimate businessman.
• Empire - A music and drama series focusing on a family-owned record label.
• The Black Panther - Features themes of power, heritage, and a strong lead character.
• Underground - Historical drama about a group of enslaved people escaping to freedom.
• A Different World - Explores the college life of African American students.
• The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - Focuses on a young man's life navigating different worlds.
• Girlfriends - Explores friendships and relationships among African American women.
• Boyz n the Hood - A drama addressing social issues within the African American community.