Movies like Brother

This critically acclaimed film portrays the violent life of a teenager in Watts, Los Angeles, as he attempts to secure a better future. Its raw depiction of street life and the challenges faced by African American youth will resonate with viewers who enjoyed Brother.

This gritty drama features Edward Norton as a former neo-Nazi skinhead trying to prevent his younger brother from going down the same wrong path. Like Brother, the film is a powerful tale of redemption and the impact of family on personal transformation.

Directed by John Singleton and starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Ice Cube, Boyz n the Hood is a coming-of-age tale that details the lives of young men growing up in South Central Los Angeles. Like Brother, it examines the effects of an urban environment on personal development.

Though set in the slums of Rio de Janeiro, this Brazilian crime film shares the gritty realism and exploration of organized crime found in Brother. It tells a tale of two boys growing up in a violent neighborhood, each taking different paths in life.

This action-packed film starring Wesley Snipes tells the story of a crime lord ascending to power during a crack epidemic. The movie's exploration of the consequences of drug warfare will appeal to those who appreciated the criminal elements in Brother.

Directed by Dennis Hopper, Colors is a classic gang film set in Los Angeles, starring Sean Penn and Robert Duvall as two cops on the gang-ridden streets. The film's raw look at gang culture and its repercussions might attract viewers who enjoyed the exploration of gang life in Brother.

Dealing with similar themes of family and crime, South Central shows a father's journey to keep his son from making the same gang-related mistakes he did. The film's focus on redemption and change will resonate with fans of Brother.