1. Silkwood
#1,184 most popular movie yesterdayThis compelling drama stars Meryl Streep as a worker at a plutonium processing plant who uncovers dangerous workplace violations. Silkwood, like Blue Collar, demonstrates the struggle of the individual against the often corrupt and unsafe business practices.
6 movies like Silkwood...2. Matewan
#3,491 most popular movie yesterdayMatewan tells the story of a small town in the 1920s that gets caught in the crossfire of a coal miners' strike. Its in-depth exploration of labor rights, union battles, and corporate power echoes the intense narrative focus found in Blue Collar, making it another must-watch for enthusiasts of labor drama.
6 movies like Matewan...3. Hoffa
#4,065 most popular movie yesterdayJack Nicholson plays the enigmatic Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa in this biographical film. With its focus on labor unions and leadership embedded in a period of great change for workers' rights, Hoffa might attract viewers who appreciate Blue Collar's look at blue-collar workers and union politics.
6 movies like Hoffa...4. Roger & Me
#4,165 most popular movie yesterdayDocumentary filmmaker Michael Moore explores the economic impact of General Motors closing its factories in Flint, Michigan. While Blue Collar showcases the tensions within an auto industry union, Roger & Me provides a larger scope on how such closures devastate communities.
6 movies like Roger & Me...5. Norma Rae
#4,176 most popular movie yesterdayNorma Rae is a drama about a factory worker from a small town who becomes involved in labor union activities. The film’s depiction of empowerment in the workplace and fight against oppressive labor conditions align with the themes from Blue Collar, resonating with audiences who appreciate tales of working-class heroism.
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