Movies Like Straight Out of Brooklyn

Boyz n the Hood is a critically acclaimed 1991 American coming-of-age hood crime drama film directed by John Singleton, highlighting the challenges...

Juice is a 1992 American crime drama thriller film that follows the lives of four black youths in Harlem as they navigate day-to-day challenges,...

Menace II Society is a 1993 American teen drama film directed by the Hughes Brothers, known for its realistic portrayal of urban violence and...

New Jack City is a 1991 American crime drama film about a drug lord, Nino Brown, and an undercover NYPD detective, Scotty Appleton, who infiltrates...

Dead Presidents is a 1995 American crime film that follows the life of a Vietnam War veteran who turns to a life of crime upon returning home.

Straight Outta Compton is a 2015 American biographical drama film showcasing the rise and fall of the influential hip hop group N.W.A, including key...

Precious is a 2009 American drama film directed and co-produced by Lee Daniels, based on the novel Push by Sapphire. It follows the story of a...

Do the Right Thing is a 1989 American comedy-drama film directed by Spike Lee, exploring racial tensions in a Brooklyn neighborhood amidst a heatwave.

Paid in Full is a 2002 American crime drama film directed by Charles Stone III, featuring the rise and fall of a young man named Ace in the Harlem...

Fresh is a captivating drama film that explores the complexities of human relationships and the pursuit of happiness. The story follows a group of...

Poetic Justice is a 1993 American romantic drama film directed by John Singleton, featuring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur in lead roles.

Hustle & Flow is a 2005 American drama film that follows a Memphis hustler and pimp as he pursues a career as a rapper with the support of his...

Finding Forrester is a 2000 American drama film directed by Gus Van Sant. The plot follows Jamal Wallace, a talented African American teenager from...

Crooklyn is a 1994 American semi-autobiographical film directed by Spike Lee, portraying a family in 1970s Brooklyn.

She's Gotta Have It is a 1986 American black-and-white comedy drama film that follows the story of Nola Darling, a graphic artist living in Brooklyn,...

The Wood is a 1999 American coming-of-age comedy drama film directed by Rick Famuyiwa, featuring Omar Epps, Richard T. Jones, and Taye Diggs. It...