Movies like Bound by Honor

Menace II Society is a gripping urban crime drama that examines the life of a young African-American man living in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles. Its depiction of the harsh realities of urban violence and the choices facing youth caught in that world is thematically similar to Bound by Honor.

Boyz n the Hood is a landmark film directed by John Singleton that follows the lives of three young men growing up in South Central Los Angeles. It's a poignant exploration of friendship, race, and the challenges of escaping the pull of violence in the inner city, touching on themes prevalent in Bound by Honor.

City of God is a Brazilian crime drama that chronicles the growth of organized crime in the Cidade de Deus suburb of Rio de Janeiro. Though set in a different country, its intense and raw depiction of the development of young criminals in a violent neighborhood will resonate with fans of Bound by Honor's uncompromising storytelling.

American Me is a hard-hitting drama directed by and starring Edward James Olmos. It explores the life of a Chicano gang member who becomes a powerful figure within the prison system. Like Bound by Honor, American Me offers an unflinching look at the cycle of street violence and the influence of gang culture on the lives of young people.

Colors stars Sean Penn and Robert Duvall as two LAPD officers dealing with gang violence in Los Angeles. The film offers a view of the complexities and rivalries in gang cultures, highlighting the same kind of issues that are central to Bound by Honor, but from the perspective of law enforcement.

Mi Vida Loca, meaning 'My Crazy Life,' takes viewers into the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, where it explores the lives of young Latina women in the gang culture of the early 1990s. Its authentic portrayal of street life and personal struggles will appeal to those who appreciate the raw, real-life dramas of Bound by Honor.

South Central presents a story about a man who, after serving time for a gang-related crime, tries to prevent his son from following in his footsteps. This film showcases the difficulty of breaking free from the cycle of violence, a challenge also at the heart of Bound by Honor.