Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Many Rivers to Cross List
- Roots - Similar exploration of African American heritage and history.
- The Help - Focuses on the struggles of African American maids in the 1960s.
- 12 Years a Slave - Depicts the brutal realities of slavery and survival.
- Selma - Chronicles a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement.
- The Butler - Offers a historical perspective on race relations in the US through the life of a butler.
- Mississippi Burning - Explores the civil rights struggle and racial tensions in the 1960s.
- Freedom Writers - Focuses on the empowerment of marginalized youth through education.
- The Color Purple - Explores the lives of African American women facing adversity.
- Black Panther - Celebrates African heritage and cultural identity.
- Just Mercy - Centers on racial injustice and the fight for equality.
- On the Basis of Sex - Focuses on gender equality and civil rights.
- I Am Not Your Negro - A documentary that addresses racism and civil rights from the perspective of James Baldwin.
- The African Queen - Adventure set in Africa during a tumultuous time.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - A true story highlighting the struggle against adversity.
- Clemency - Explores themes of justice and moral dilemmas.
- Dear White People - Deals with race relations and identity in a modern context.
- Eve's Bayou - Explores family dynamics in a Southern African American community.
- A Raisin in the Sun - Focuses on the dreams and struggles of an African American family.
- The Secret Life of Bees - Explores themes of racism and female empowerment.
- The Intouchables - A story of friendship and overcoming adversity across cultural divides.
- The Long Walk Home - Focused on the Montgomery bus boycott and racial tensions.
- Hidden Figures - Celebrates African American women who made significant contributions during the space race.
- Cinderella Man - A true story of resilience during the Great Depression.
- Malcolm X - Biography of a prominent figure in the civil rights movement.
- The Birth of a Nation - Tackles themes of slavery and rebellion.
- Angela's Ashes - Focuses on poverty and resilience in a historical context.
- Avenue 5 - Though a comedy, addresses social issues through satire in a futuristic setting.
- The Wire - Gripping portrayal of systemic issues in society.
- The Night Of - Explores the complexities of the criminal justice system and race.
- When They See Us - Based on the true story of a wrongful conviction and the effects on the affected families.
- American History X - Focuses on race, hate, and redemption.
- The Hate U Give - Addresses police brutality and racial injustice.
- The Last Black Man in San Francisco - Explores themes of gentrification and cultural identity.
- In the Heat of the Night - Murder mystery that explores racism in the South.
- High Fidelity - While focusing on love and relationships, delves into social contexts and themes.
- Fences - Focuses on racial issues and family dynamics.
- The Blind Side - True story highlighting race and socioeconomic struggles.
- Straight Outta Compton - Chronicles the rise of a hip-hop group and the struggles related to race and identity.
- The Hate U Give - Examines race relations and activism in today's society.
- Side Effects - Psychological thriller that touches on various societal issues.
- Higher Learning - Explores race relations and social issues within a college setting.
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| # | Title | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
1977 | Drama | 20168 | 8.4 | Serial | Încheiat | |
| 2 |
The Help
146 min
|
2011 | United States of America | Drama | 529651 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 3 |
12 Years a Slave
134 min
|
2013 | United Kingdom | Drama | 788789 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 4 |
Selma
127 min
|
2014 | France | Drama | 99342 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 5 |
The Butler
132 min
|
2013 | United States of America | Drama | 124015 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 6 |
Mississippi Burning
128 min
|
1988 | United States of America | Drama | 127212 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 7 |
Freedom Writers
123 min
|
2007 | Germany | Drama | 92941 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 8 |
The Color Purple
154 min
|
1985 | United States of America | Drama | 104540 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 9 |
Black Panther
135 min
|
2018 | United States of America | Action | 912871 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 10 |
Just Mercy
137 min
|
2019 | United States of America | Drama | 85055 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 11 |
On the Basis of Sex
120 min
|
2018 | United States of America | Drama | 42428 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 12 |
The African Queen
105 min
|
1952 | United Kingdom | Drama | 87647 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 13 |
The Pursuit of Happyness
117 min
|
2006 | United States of America | Drama | 624118 | 8 | Film | HD |
| 14 |
Clemency
112 min
|
2019 | United States of America | Drama | 5848 | 6.5 | Film | HD |
| 15 |
|
2017 | United States of America | Drama | 27411 | 6.3 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 16 |
A Raisin in the Sun
128 min
|
1961 | United States of America | Drama | 10538 | 8 | Film | HD |
| 17 |
The Secret Life of Bees
114 min
|
2008 | United States of America | Drama | 29811 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 18 |
The Intouchables
113 min
|
2011 | France | Drama | 1031140 | 8.5 | Film | HD |
| 19 |
The Long Walk Home
97 min
|
1990 | United States of America | Drama | 5671 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 20 |
Hidden Figures
127 min
|
2016 | United States of America | Drama | 290678 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 21 |
Cinderella Man
144 min
|
2005 | United States of America | Drama | 209620 | 8 | Film | HD |
| 22 |
Malcolm X
202 min
|
1992 | United States of America | Drama | 111519 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 23 |
The Birth of a Nation
193 min
|
1915 | United States of America | Drama | 28350 | 6.1 | Film | HD |
| 24 |
Angela's Ashes
145 min
|
1999 | Ireland | Drama | 24511 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 25 |
|
2020 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 25328 | 6.7 | Serial | Anulat |
| 26 |
|
2002 | United States of America | Drama | 433048 | 9.3 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 27 |
|
2016 | United Kingdom | Drama | 196217 | 8.4 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 28 |
|
2019 | United States of America | Drama | 159513 | 8.8 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 29 |
American History X
119 min
|
1998 | United States of America | Drama | 1276320 | 8.5 | Film | HD |
| 30 |
The Hate U Give
133 min
|
2018 | United States of America | Drama | 43838 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 31 | 2019 | United States of America | Drama | 23151 | 7.2 | Film | HD | |
| 32 |
In the Heat of the Night
109 min
|
1967 | United States of America | Drama | 91496 | 7.9 | Film | HD |
| 33 |
High Fidelity
113 min
|
2000 | United Kingdom | Drama | 199473 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 34 |
Fences
139 min
|
2016 | Canada | Drama | 125729 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 35 |
The Blind Side
129 min
|
2009 | United States of America | Drama | 388441 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 36 |
Straight Outta Compton
147 min
|
2015 | United Kingdom | Drama | 234505 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 37 |
Side Effects
106 min
|
2013 | United States of America | Drama | 205883 | 7 | Film | HD |
| 38 |
Higher Learning
128 min
|
1995 | United States of America | Drama | 23032 | 6.5 | Film | HD |
