Movies like Alamo Bay

Set during the Great Depression, Places in the Heart shows the struggle of a widow trying to save her family farm, touching on themes of community and perseverance similar to those in Alamo Bay. Its depiction of small-town life and the fight for survival will appeal to the same audience.

Silkwood, featuring the life of a plutonium processing plant worker, mirrors Alamo Bay's tension between economic survival and moral choices. Audiences who are drawn to tales of everyday people challenging corporate wrongdoings will find this narrative compelling.

In Norma Rae, like Alamo Bay, viewers dive into the world of an individual standing up against difficult economic and social circumstances. The film’s exploration of unionization in the textile industry and the fight for workers' rights might resonate with those who appreciate the social and political struggles depicted in Alamo Bay.

Blue Collar presents a story of three auto workers who attempt to rob their union. It's a gritty exploration of labor issues and the American dream's underbelly, akin to the class and economic struggles in Alamo Bay.

Matewan, set in 1920s West Virginia, follows the tale of coal miners standing up against the oppressive mining company. The struggle for workers' rights and the authentic portrayal of American history align closely with the themes in Alamo Bay.