Movies like Civil Brand

This film, featuring a significant performance by Susan Sarandon as a nun counseling a death row inmate, deals with themes of redemption and the human side of inmates, which might appeal to viewers who appreciated the character-driven narratives of Civil Brand.

Set It Off is a gritty crime thriller that tells the story of four African American women who resort to robbing banks to escape from their low-income neighborhood, a theme of desperation and taking matters into one's own hands akin to Civil Brand.

The Hurricane tells the true story of Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and mirrors Civil Brand in its examination of a flawed justice system and the spirit of a wrongfully accused protagonist fighting for their freedom.

Girlfight follows a rebellious teenager who finds purpose and self-empowerment through boxing, paralleling Civil Brand's themes of finding strength and resilience in the face of adversity.

Chained Heat is an exploitation film set in a women's prison, presenting a gritty and sensationalized view on the corruption and violence within the prison system which may resonate with the audience of Civil Brand.