Movies like The Mack

Shaft is a seminal work in blaxploitation cinema that offers a cool and collected private detective navigating the criminal underworld. Fans of The Mack's exploration of African-American life and its cultural impact will find Shaft's action-packed narrative and charismatic lead equally compelling.

In Foxy Brown, Pam Grier takes on another tough-as-nails character seeking to avenge a loved one harmed by a criminal organization. Similar to The Mack, the film offers a blaxploitation staple and is filled with action, style, and a strong sense of community and resilience.

Dolemite brings a more comedic and exaggerated take on the blaxploitation genre while maintaining the key themes of street life and justice. Fans of The Mack's cultural backdrop and impactful storytelling might enjoy the over-the-top characters and memorable one-liners that Dolemite delivers.

Black Caesar follows the rise and fall of a Harlem gangster, drawing parallels to The Mack's portrayal of a powerful figure within the African-American community. The themes of power, betrayal, and ambition would appeal to fans looking for more stories about ascension in the criminal hierarchy.