1. Fresh
#290 most popular movie yesterdayFresh offers a unique perspective through the eyes of a 12-year-old boy who uses his wits to escape the drug-riddled world he's grown up in. The strategic thinking of the young protagonist and the urban crime elements will resonate with audiences who appreciated Clockers.
7 movies like Fresh...2. American Gangster
#454 most popular movie yesterdayAmerican Gangster presents the true story of a Harlem drug kingpin Frank Lucas, contrasting his rise to power with the efforts of a dedicated detective. Fans of Clockers may be drawn to the film's deep dive into the complexities of both sides of the law.
7 movies like American Gangster...3. Boyz n the Hood
#807 most popular movie yesterdayA seminal work in the hood film genre, Boyz n the Hood explores themes of friendship, violence, and the struggle to escape the systemic dangers of the inner city. Like Clockers, it provides a poignant narrative of young men trying to navigate a world predisposed against them.
8 movies like Boyz n the Hood...4. New Jack City
#1,784 most popular movie yesterdayWith a gritty take on the crack epidemic of the late '80s and early '90s, New Jack City focuses on the rise and fall of a drug lord, Nino Brown. Fans of Clockers will appreciate the similar themes of crime, societal impact, and the personal struggles within the drug trade.
8 movies like New Jack City...5. Juice
#2,107 most popular movie yesterdayJuice delves into the lives of four Harlem teens who are confronted with the temptation of power and the harrowing consequences of their actions, which resonate with the tense moral dilemmas and urban tableau of Clockers.
8 movies like Juice...6. Menace II Society
#2,263 most popular movie yesterdayMenace II Society is a raw portrayal of life in Watts, Los Angeles, capturing the cyclical nature of violence and poverty. The film's unflinching look at urban life and its consequences mirrors the intense storytelling and character depth of Clockers.
8 movies like Menace II Society...7. Paid in Full
#3,372 most popular movie yesterdaySet in Harlem in the 1980s, Paid in Full is about the seductive nature of easy money and the drug game's many perils. It echoes Clockers' gritty atmosphere and moral quandaries, depicting the drug scene with a keen eye for detail.
8 movies like Paid in Full...8. Belly
#3,780 most popular movie yesterdayBelly follows the lives of two friends who rise through the ranks of the criminal underworld. The stylized visuals, coupled with a focus on the impact of the drug trade and the quest for redemption, aligns it closely with Clockers' narrative and aesthetic.
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