Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Purely Belter List

• This Is England - Explores youth culture, friendship, and social issues in a gritty setting.
• The Inbetweeners - Follows the lives of teenage friends navigating challenges and relationships.
• Ken Loach's The Wind That Shakes the Barley - Deals with themes of friendship and hardship during a tumultuous time.
• Trainspotting - Focuses on the lives of young adults in Scotland dealing with addiction and disillusionment.
• Billy Elliot - Centers on a young boy pursuing his passion against all odds in a working-class environment.
• Submarine - A coming-of-age story that blends humor and serious themes in a British setting.
• The Football Factory - Focuses on the lives of football hooligans and themes of masculinity and camaraderie.
• Shameless (UK) - Explores the lives of a dysfunctional family in a working-class neighborhood.
• Atonement - Explores themes of love, regret, and the impact of decisions over time.
• Ladybird - A coming-of-age film touching on family dynamics and personal growth.
• Four Lions - A dark comedy about a group of friends with misguided intentions, highlighting camaraderie.
• The Commitments - Follows a group of working-class friends forming a band, focusing on music and friendship.
• The Full Monty - A heartfelt look at friendship and economic struggle among a group of working-class men.
• Ghost World - Depicts the lives of two teenage girls grappling with adolescence and identity.
• Little Miss Sunshine - Focuses on a family's road trip, showcasing acceptance and support among family members.
• The Edge of Seventeen - Explores the challenges of adolescence and the importance of friendships.
• Fish Tank - Focuses on a troubled teenager and her search for belonging and purpose.
• The Road to Guantanamo - Combines a true story with the complexities of friendship and endurance under pressure.
• Dead Man's Shoes - A darker exploration of brotherhood and revenge against a backdrop of rural life.
• My Name is Joe - Examines themes of friendship, love, and the impact of circumstances on lives.
• The Best of Youth - A multi-generational story about love, loss, and family bonds.
• Requiem for a Dream - Explores the dark side of dreams and addiction among a group of friends.
• Yoshino's Barber Shop - Japanese series showcasing relationships and personal struggles with warmth and humor.
• The Goldfinch - Explores a boy's journey through loss and friendship in turbulent times.
• United 93 - A tense, real-time account of events involving people facing extreme circumstances.
• How I Live Now - Combines adolescent struggles with survival in a dystopian setting.
• The Kings of Summer - A story of adolescence and freedom as three boys build a house to escape their parents.
• About a Boy - Centers on an unlikely friendship and personal growth between a boy and a man.
• The Perks of Being a Wallflower - A coming-of-age story focused on friendship, love, and the struggles of high school.
• Pride - Based on a true story about unlikely friendships formed during a crisis.
• Coach Carter - Focuses on youth and resilience, featuring themes of teamwork and personal challenges.
• My Summer of Love - Explores the intense friendship and romance between two girls from different backgrounds.
• The Kings of Summer - A story about friendship and young adulthood as boys escape to live in the woods.
• Eighth Grade - Depicts the trials and tribulations of being a teenager in the modern world.
• Closer - Explores complex relationships and the impact of love and betrayal among friends.
• Skin - Focuses on themes of identity, belonging, and young love in a unique setting.
• The Last Ship - Dealing with themes of leadership and survival amidst an outbreak, focusing on crew dynamics.
• The Secret Life of Boys - A coming-of-age series aimed at teens dealing with love and friendships.
• Love you to Death - Addresses the complexities of teenagers dealing with unexpected life situations.
• Skinny Puppy: Back and Forth - Explores the lives of young adults amidst music, art, and stark realities.