Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Kicks List

• The Land - Explores themes of youth and urban struggles, highlighting the quest for dreams.
• Juice - Focuses on friendship and the challenges of urban life.
• Mid90s - A coming-of-age story set against a backdrop of skate culture and friendship.
• Dope - About a group of friends navigating life in a tough neighborhood while pursuing their dreams.
• American Honey - A road trip film that captures the spirit of youth and freedom.
• Boyz n the Hood - Explores the lives of youth in a tough urban environment and the impact of choices.
• The Get Down - Examines the birth of hip-hop culture in the 1970s and the struggles of youth.
• Lean on Me - A story about overcoming adversity and mentoring youth in a troubled school.
• Fruitvale Station - Captures a day in the life of a young man facing significant societal issues.
• The Pursuit of Happyness - Involves themes of struggle, aspirations, and father-son relationships.
• Moonlight - Explores identity and growth amidst challenging circumstances of youth.
• Kicks - A journey of self-discovery and societal challenges faced by youth.
• Dope - A group of kids navigate tough situations while trying to be themselves.
• Straight Outta Compton - The rise of a group of friends navigating fame and challenges in their community.
• City of God - Shows the harsh realities of life in an urban setting and the choices one makes.
• Requiem for a Dream - Explores the destructive nature of dreams and addiction within urban contexts.
• Catch Me If You Can - A thrilling adventure about intelligence and deception, capturing youth naivete.
• Hustle & Flow - A story about striving for success against the odds in the music industry.
• 8 Mile - A gritty portrayal of an aspiring rapper's struggles and triumphs.
• Breaking Bad - While primarily about adult themes, it reflects on choices and consequences affecting young lives.
• The Chi - A coming-of-age series centered around the lives of several young people in Chicago.
• Skins - Follows the lives of teenagers as they navigate friendship, love, and difficult situations.
• On My Block - Follows a group of friends in a rough neighborhood dealing with typical teenage challenges.
• The Breaks - A story about 1990s hip-hop culture and the struggles to make it in the industry.
• Red Rocket - Showcases a down-and-out adult navigating the challenges of life and relationships.
• The Hate U Give - Centers on the experiences of a young girl navigating racial and societal issues.
• Everything is Everything - A coming-of-age story that emphasizes the impact of community on youth.
• Minding the Gap - A documentary about young skateboarders confronting their past and current realities.
• The Secret Life of the American Teenager - Frames teenagers' lives, choices, and relationships as they come of age.
• Euphoria - Follows a group of teenagers as they experience love, trauma, and transition into adulthood.
• Boyhood - A unique chronicle of growing up through childhood to young adulthood.
• The Wire - Explores the relationship between the drug trade and everyday life in Baltimore.
• The Come Up - Follows young adults trying to break into the music scene amid personal challenges.
• Death of a Nation - Politics and issues affecting youth in an urban setting.
• The Get Down - Illustrates young people's lives and aspirations through the birth of hip hop culture.
• How to Make It in America - A tale of young adults in New York fighting for success in the fashion world.
• Atlanta - Combines humor with storytelling about adolescence and the pursuit of dreams.
• Rush Hour - While action-oriented, it emphasizes friendship and cultural differences in urban life.
• A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night - A unique storytelling style that blends youth themes with horror elements.