Movies like Silkwood

Erin Brockovich tells the true story of a legal assistant who, against all odds, helps win a massive lawsuit against a power company accused of polluting a city's water supply. Similar to Silkwood, it features a powerful female lead and a narrative centered around fighting corporate malfeasance.

North Country, featuring a fierce performance by Charlize Theron, tells the story of a woman leading the fight against sexual harassment in a mining company. Its relevance to Silkwood comes from its portrayal of a strong female character standing up to industry injustices.

The Insider's true story focuses on a whistleblower within the tobacco industry and his experience with 60 Minutes. The ethical dilemmas and corporate pressure featured in The Insider resonate with the themes of personal risk and truth-seeking seen in Silkwood.

This movie is a compelling narrative about the dangers of nuclear power, much like Silkwood, which was based on a true story of a worker at a plutonium processing plant. The China Syndrome's tension-filled plot and environmental and safety concerns mirror those in Silkwood, making it a must-watch for fans of socially conscious thrillers.

Similar to Silkwood's focus on industrial negligence, A Civil Action is about a lawyer's fight against two major companies accused of contaminating water that led to a cluster of leukemia cases. The legal struggle and the human cost of corporate actions are central, engaging viewers who are interested in justice-themed films.

Norma Rae, like Silkwood, shines a light on labor issues and the struggles of the working class. It features a strong central performance by Sally Field, who plays a factory worker involved in unionizing efforts at the textile factory where she works. Fans of character-driven dramas and stories of personal courage against systemic injustice will find a lot to admire.