Movies like A Brother's Kiss

This film is a harrowing account of a young basketball player's descent into drug addiction, based on the memoir of the same name. The Basketball Diaries shares the theme of shattered dreams and dealing with hard realities on the streets of New York, appealing to viewers of A Brother's Kiss.

Fresh is a stark drama about a 12-year-old boy who uses his street smarts to survive and create a better life for himself and his sister. The focus on a young protagonist in a dangerous urban world connects deeply with the narrative style and setting of A Brother's Kiss.

Kids dives into the youth culture of New York City, following a group of teenagers through their reckless and often dangerous lives. The raw and unfiltered look at urban adolescence can resonate with those who found the stark storytelling of A Brother's Kiss compelling.

Boyz n the Hood is a coming-of-age drama that tackles the issues of race, violence, and future prospects in South Central Los Angeles. While it shifts coasts, it shares the powerful narrative of young men trying to avoid the pitfalls of their environment seen in A Brother's Kiss.

While set in the slums of Rio de Janeiro, City of God's narrative about young people navigating a life of crime and poverty resonates with the themes portrayed in A Brother's Kiss. The film's gritty realism and its unflinching portrayal of its characters' circumstances will appeal to similar audiences.

Menace II Society is an uncompromising look at a young man's struggle against the violence that engulfs his community. Like A Brother's Kiss, it conveys an intense and realistic portrayal of life in inner-city neighborhoods.