Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Son of the South List
- 12 Years a Slave - Both films explore the themes of racial injustice and personal resilience during times of oppression.
- The Help - Both focus on the struggles of African Americans in the South during the Civil Rights era.
- Selma - Highlights the Civil Rights Movement and the fight for voting rights.
- Mississippi Burning - Deals with the investigation of civil rights murders in the South.
- Just Mercy - Explores themes of justice, racial inequality, and personal sacrifice.
- A Raisin in the Sun - Both storylines focus on dreams and struggles against social and racial barriers.
- The Butler - Chronicles the life of a man who served as a butler through several key moments in American history.
- American History X - Explores racism and redemption within a historical context.
- Freedom Writers - Focuses on overcoming racial divisions in an educational setting.
- The Green Book - Explores racial tension and friendship during a road trip through the segregated South.
- Loving - Based on the real-life interracial couple whose case went to the Supreme Court.
- Roots - A historical miniseries detailing the experiences of African Americans from slavery to freedom.
- The Hate U Give - Confronts systemic racism and the complexities of identity.
- Hidden Figures - Both films celebrate individual achievement amidst racial and gender barriers.
- Boys Don't Cry - Explores themes of identity and struggles against societal norms.
- The Secret Life of Bees - Features strong female characters overcoming racial and personal challenges.
- Remember the Titans - Addresses racial integration and the power of teamwork in overcoming prejudice.
- The Long Walk Home - Chronicles the impact of the Civil Rights Movement through the eyes of two women.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - Focuses on personal struggle and perseverance against societal challenges.
- The Nightingale - Tackles themes of oppression and resilience during historical conflicts.
- Under the Greenwood Tree - Explores social issues within a small, tight-knit community.
- The Color Purple - Focuses on the journey of several African American women in the early 20th century.
- Go Tell It on the Mountain - Explores themes of family, race, and personal identity in America.
- Selena - About the life of a Latina singer facing cultural and personal challenges.
- The Book of Negroes - Follows the life of a woman who escapes slavery and documents her journey.
- Mudbound - Explores the intersection of race, class, and gender through a post-war lens.
- Fruitvale Station - Based on a true story that highlights racial injustice and violence.
- The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Examines racial ethics in medicine alongside personal narratives.
- He Got Game - Explores father-son relationships against the backdrop of race and success.
- Django Unchained - A revisionist take on slavery and a quest for freedom in the South.
- The Watermelon Woman - Focuses on themes of race and identity within the LGBTQ+ community.
- They Cloned Tyrone - Explores race, identity, and systemic issues within a genre framework.
- Dear White People - Critiques racial dynamics at a predominantly white Ivy League school.
- The Last Black Man in San Francisco - A reflection on race, identity, and gentrification in modern America.
- The First Purge - Examines racial themes and social tensions through a horror lens.
- The King's Speech - Focuses on personal growth and overcoming societal difficulties.
- One Night in Miami - Explores the intersection of race and celebrity during a pivotal moment in history.
- Detroit - Based on the civil rights protests and the injustices faced during that time.
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| # | Title | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
12 Years a Slave
134 min
|
2013 | United Kingdom | Drama | 790353 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 2 |
The Help
146 min
|
2011 | United States of America | Drama | 530489 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 3 |
Selma
127 min
|
2014 | France | Drama | 99434 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 4 |
Mississippi Burning
128 min
|
1988 | United States of America | Drama | 127749 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 5 |
Just Mercy
137 min
|
2019 | United States of America | Drama | 85216 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 6 |
A Raisin in the Sun
128 min
|
1961 | United States of America | Drama | 10569 | 8 | Film | HD |
| 7 |
The Butler
132 min
|
2013 | United States of America | Drama | 124130 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 8 |
American History X
119 min
|
1998 | United States of America | Drama | 1279090 | 8.5 | Film | HD |
| 9 |
Freedom Writers
123 min
|
2007 | Germany | Drama | 93159 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 10 |
Loving
123 min
|
2016 | United Kingdom | Drama | 38638 | 7 | Film | HD |
| 11 |
|
1977 | Drama | 20195 | 8.4 | Serial | Încheiat | |
| 12 |
The Hate U Give
133 min
|
2018 | United States of America | Drama | 43933 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 13 |
Hidden Figures
127 min
|
2016 | United States of America | Drama | 291621 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 14 |
Boys Don't Cry
118 min
|
1999 | United States of America | Drama | 107970 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 15 |
The Secret Life of Bees
114 min
|
2008 | United States of America | Drama | 29871 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 16 |
Remember the Titans
113 min
|
2000 | United States of America | Drama | 251299 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 17 |
The Long Walk Home
97 min
|
1990 | United States of America | Drama | 5739 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 18 |
The Pursuit of Happyness
117 min
|
2006 | United States of America | Drama | 626014 | 8 | Film | HD |
| 19 |
The Nightingale
136 min
|
2018 | Australia | Drama | 41201 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 20 |
The Color Purple
154 min
|
1985 | United States of America | Drama | 104795 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 21 |
Selena
127 min
|
1997 | United States of America | Drama | 33971 | 6.9 | Film | HD |
| 22 |
Mudbound
135 min
|
2017 | United States of America | Drama | 57811 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 23 |
Fruitvale Station
82 min
|
2013 | United States of America | Drama | 92531 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 24 | 2017 | United States of America | Drama | 4284 | 6.4 | Film | HD | |
| 25 |
He Got Game
136 min
|
1998 | United States of America | Drama | 55034 | 6.9 | Film | HD |
| 26 |
Django Unchained
165 min
|
2012 | United States of America | Drama | 1896750 | 8.5 | Film | HD |
| 27 |
The Watermelon Woman
85 min
|
1997 | United States of America | Drama | 5180 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 28 |
They Cloned Tyrone
122 min
|
2023 | United States of America | Thriller | 48536 | 6.7 | Film | HD |
| 29 |
|
2017 | United States of America | Drama | 27460 | 6.3 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 30 | 2019 | United States of America | Drama | 23178 | 7.2 | Film | HD | |
| 31 |
The First Purge
97 min
|
2018 | United States of America | Thriller | 78700 | 5.2 | Film | HD |
| 32 |
The King's Speech
118 min
|
2010 | United Kingdom | Drama | 734711 | 8 | Film | HD |
| 33 |
Detroit
143 min
|
2017 | United States of America | Drama | 59182 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
