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Hoop Dreams (1994)
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Hoop Dreams (1994)

This documentary follows two young African-Americans through their high school years as they perfect their skills in basketball in the hopes of getting a college scholarship and eventually play in the NBA. Arthur Agee and William Gates both show great potential and are are actively recruited as they β€¦ look to enter high school. They start off at the same high school but unable to pay an unexpected bill for tuition fees, Arthur has to withdraw and go to the local public high school. The film follows them through their four years of high school and their trials and tribulations: injuries, slumps and the never ending battle to maintain their grades. Through it all, their hoop dreams continue. (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent film
Themes:
poverty
Mood:
high school
Locations:
catholic schoolinner citychicago illinois
Characters:
african americanfather son relationshipteenager
Story:
student athletehigh school basketballcollege recruitmentstate championshipathletic scholarshippublic housingsports injurypublic schoolguidance counselorwelfareimmaturitystreet gangghettorace relationsathlete β€¦basketballcollegetwo word title (See All)

He Got Game (1998)
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He Got Game (1998)

Tells the story of Jesus Shuttlesworth, the most sought after high school basketball prospect in the nation. Jesus and his dream to make it to the big ranks in professional basketball are overshadowed by his father, Jake, who is spending his life in prison for killing Jesus' mother.

Subgenre:
melodramabasketball movie
Themes:
murderdeathdrugsmoneyprisonlesbianismdeath of motherredemptiongreedabortionforgiveness
Mood:
high schoolsatire
Locations:
new york cityurban settingmotel
Characters:
african americanfather son relationshipteenagerfather daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage boypolicemaninterracial relationshipcousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshippimpaunt nephew relationship
Story:
high school basketballcollege recruitmentghettoathletebasketballcollegesexfemale nudityviolencethreesomeflashbackinterracial sextitle spoken by characterthree word titlewritten by director β€¦prostitutionreference to jesus christmanhattan new york citymenage a troisgay slurmontagenews reportracial slurfugitiveuniversitydomestic violenceconvertiblewigcharacter says i love youhateblack americanclaim in titlebrooklyn new york cityreconciliationplaygroundrejectioninjusticeworld trade center manhattan new york citysneakerssports teamstereotyperoller coastergovernorpeer pressurehugscholarshipfather son estrangementparolemerry go roundbasketball playerprison wardenfamily feudmale vomitingdomineering fatherwardenreference to mosescharacter appears on tvheadstonevisiting a graveparole officerred carconey island brooklyn new york cityconvicted felonatonementchildhood flashbackwatching news on tvfather son hugreference to michael jordanknee injuryletter read aloudsigning an autographblonde wignational basketball associationbasketball coachcharacter appears on front page of a newspaperfamily violencefather daughter hugporn actor in mainstream moviesports agentwoman wearing a wigwatching self on tvrising starvisiting wife's graveatticaleaving flowers on a graveskittlesreference to kim novakreference to the new york knicksankle braceletone on one basketballalumnifather versus sonreference to samson and delilahreference to the parting of the red seafurloughgrilled cheese sandwichwide angle lenswig pulled offpress statementunwanted hug (See All)

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Coach Carter (2005)
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Coach Carter (2005)

In 1999, Ken Carter accepts the job of basketball coach for his old high school in a poor area of Richmond, CA. As much dismayed by the poor attitudes of his players as well as their dismal play performance, Carter sets about to change both. He imposes a strict regime typified in written contracts t β€¦hat demand respectful behavior, a dress code and good grades for players. Any initial resistance is soon dispelled as the team under Carter's tutelage becomes a undefeated competitor. However, when the overconfident team's behavior begins to stray with too many doing poorly in class, Carter takes immediate action. To the outrage of the team, the school and the community, Carter cancels all team activities and locks the court until the team shows acceptable academic improvement. In the ensuing debate, Carter fights to keep his methods, determined to show the boys that they need good values for their futures and eventually finds he has affected them more profoundly than he ever expected. (Read More)

Subgenre:
basketball movie
Themes:
murderdeathfriendshipdatingeducationabortion
Mood:
high school
Locations:
inner cityswimming poolnightclubmotelsan francisco california
Characters:
african americanfather son relationshipteenagermother son relationshipteenage boysingle mothersingle father
Story:
student athletehigh school basketballathletebasketballcharacter name in titleinterviewfightdancingpartypantiesbased on true storycaliforniawhite pantiesscantily clad femalelibrary β€¦suburbdeath of brotherfemale removes her clothespremarital sexgirl in pantiescoachwhat happened to epiloguevandalismpress conferencedrug dealingunderage drinkingred pantiescontractunderdogteenage pregnancynew jobsports teamgang violencepush upsgolden gate bridgetelevision reporterunwed pregnancyhigh school athletemerchantmotivationalwinningpurple pantiesbasketball teamsacramento californiabasketball coachschool boardsporting goods store (See All)

Hoosiers (1986)
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Hoosiers (1986)

Based on the true story of a small-town Indiana team that made the state finals in 1954, this movie chronicles the attempts of a coach with a spotty past, and the town's basketball-loving drunk to lead their high school team to victory.

Subgenre:
independent filmfish out of waterbasketball movie
Themes:
friendshipdrunkennessredemptionalcoholism
Mood:
high school
Locations:
small townrural setting
Characters:
father son relationshipfamily relationshipsfriend
Period:
1950s
Story:
student athletehigh school basketballathletebasketballbased on true storymontagecoachteen angstteamunderdogsports teamchampionshipbasketball playersecret pastindiana β€¦high school athletestar spangled bannernostalgicbasketball teambasketball coachafiteam spiritstate champion (See All)

Glory Road (2006) is one of the best movies like Hoop Dreams (1994)
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Glory Road (2006)

In 1965, the coach of the high school girl basketball team Don Haskins is invited by the Texas Western Miners to be their coach. Despite the lack of budget, Haskins sees the chance to dispute the NCAA and moves with his wife and children to the college dormitory. He recruits seven talented and rejec β€¦ted black players to play with five Caucasian players and formed a legendary team that won the 1966 national championship against the powerful Kentucky. (Read More)

Subgenre:
basketball movie
Themes:
marriageracism
Mood:
high school
Locations:
busmexicotexas
Characters:
teenagerhusband wife relationshipteenage boysingle mothermother
Period:
1960s
Story:
college recruitmentrace relationsbasketballcollegetwo word titlebloodbased on true storybeatingracial slurthreatcoachwhat happened to epiloguecivil rightsracist β€¦stadiumseattle washingtonunderdogdormitorysports teamdisciplinearenaracial prejudicen wordrespectteamworkracial tensionracial discriminationcivil rights movementindianaends with biographical notesmarylandbasketball courtwashington stateheart conditionbasketball gamebasketball teampep talkyear 1966finalends with historical notesbasketball coachbleachersncaareference to david and goliathcollege sportsends with real life photosel paso texasscoreboardsinging along with a recordcollege basketballnational championshiplubbock texaschampionship gamecoach player relationshipreference to elijah muhammadgary indianainterracial conflictreference to the harlem globetrotters (See All)

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The Basketball Diaries (1995)
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The Basketball Diaries (1995)

Film adaptation of street tough Jim Carroll's epistle about his kaleidoscopic free fall into the harrowing world of drug addiction. As a member of a seemingly unbeatable high school basketball squad, Jim's life centers around the basketball court and the court becomes a metaphor for the world in his β€¦ mind. A best friend who is dying of leukemia, a coach ("Swifty") who takes unacceptable liberties with the boys on his team, teenage sexual angst, and an unhealthy appetite for heroin -- all of these begin to encroach on young Jim's dream of becoming a basketball star. Soon, the dark streets of New York become a refuge from his mother's mounting concern for her son. He can't go home and his only escape from the reality of the streets is heroin for which he steals, robs and prostitutes himself. Only with the help of Reggie, an older neighborhood friend with whom Jim "picked up a game" now and then, is he able to begin the long journey back to sanity. (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent filmcoming of ageautobiographicalbased on autobiographyfamily tragedybasketball movie
Themes:
murderdeathfriendshipdrugsreligionmoneyprisondrinkingdrunkennessmemoryrobberyangercorruptiontheftbrutality β€¦drug usehumiliationillnessmental illnessabusedyingdrug addiction (See All)
Mood:
high schoolrainnightmarenight
Locations:
catholic schoolhospitalnew york cityrestaurantchurchhotelsnowbathtubbuskitchenwheelchairurban settingapartmentpolice carcity β€¦rooftopcatholic churchcar theftschool shootingfire escape (See All)
Characters:
african americanteenagerpolicemother son relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipteenage girlprostituteteenage boyteacherstudentpolicemanwriterpriest β€¦thiefbest friendbullylatinocatholicself destructiveness (See All)
Story:
high school basketballathletebasketballsexfemale nuditybased on novelbloodmale nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditygunkissfight β€¦cigarette smokingphotographknifechaseerectionbased on true storytelephone callvoice over narrationcryingbased on bookbeatingunderweartesticlesfoodshot in the chesturinationface slapshotgunslow motion scenewatching tvdrinkcondomarrestundressingfalling from heightshootingvomitingrifletearsrunningcafebathroomneighborprostitutionjailhallucinationclassroomprayerrevolvermanhattan new york citystrippertelephoneshot in the backswimmingbragangdeath of frienddrug dealereatingcocainedinertoiletcoffinspankinglooking at the cameratalking to the cameraracial slurconfessionparkpublic nuditydrug addicthotel roomprologuekeylocker roomfantasy sequencestorytellinglightningringdiaryprankscargyminjectionpursuithigh school studentcrossthreatbasementstageclasspoetreference to william shakespeareheroinblack americancoachpoemapplausetv newspornographysyringeteen angstwhat happened to epilogueaddictionbreaking and enteringhypodermic needledruggroup of friendsice creamloss of friendcrucifixstealingdrug abuseassaultnosebleedwristwatchdesperationjumping from heightaudiencestreet lifeapartment buildingdrug overdosestealing a carbloody nosepillshypocrisykickingjunkieschool uniformbilliardsraised middle fingerclassmatebigotrybroken armdead boyjuvenile delinquentferryreckless drivingphysical abusesandwichhigh school teachersports teamsnorting cocainejournalcorporal punishmentskinheadbitternessconfessionalgun held to headdegradationstonedhamburgermooningleukemiaracial prejudicebummale prostitutiondecadencehypocriteanguishsex shopmolestationbasketball playerjuvenile delinquencypool halldoormanfast food restaurantpeep holewhipped creamcasketdrug tripman in a wheelchairends with biographical notesbaldnessaddictfalling off a roofdrugstorepaddlehigh school friendgodfatherjumping off a cliffbasketball courthigh school athletepadlockhand on crotchdrug withdrawalboys' schoolbasketball teaminnocence lostarm castcash registerdeliberate crueltypill poppingschool expulsionfalling downboyhood frienderotic dancingbasketball coachpastiesclimbing over a fencegodmotherhandwritingmedicine cabinet42nd street manhattan new york cityhigh school sportsirish accentarm in a castcold turkeytoilet sexhot wiring a cartheatre marqueebreaking into a carovercoatcliff divingtalking through a doorlistening at a doorbreaking a glass doorteenage rebellying in stateclimbing a fire escapeheroin detoxreference to wilt chamberlainrunning through fieldsboys' locker roomdiarist (See All)

Friday Night Lights (2004)
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Friday Night Lights (2004)

Odessa, Texas, is a small, town in Texas. Racially divided and economically dying, there is one night that gives the town something to live for: Friday Night. The Permian Panthers have a big winning tradition in Texas high school football, led by QB Mike Winchell and superstar tailback Boobie Miles, β€¦ but all is not well, as Boobie suffers a career-ending injury in the first game of the season. Hope is lost among citizens in Odessa, and for the team, but Coach Gary Gaines, who believes that "Perfection is being able to look your friends in the eye and know you did everything you could not to let them down", is somehow able to help the team rise up from the ashes and make a huge season comeback. Now on their way to state, the Panthers must go out and be perfect, because they may never matter this much for the rest of their lives. (Read More)

Themes:
povertyfriendshipmarriagedrunkennessracism
Mood:
high school
Locations:
hospitalsmall towntexas
Characters:
african americanfather son relationshipteenagermother son relationshipbrief teenager nudity
Period:
1980s
Story:
student athletecollege recruitmentpartybased on true storybased on bookfootballlocker roomringdomestic violencepremarital sexcoachwhat happened to epilogueamerican footballunderage drinkingmedical examination β€¦oiluncleunderdogsports teamcrutcheschampionshipday in titlehouston texasfootball teamfast food restaurantfootball coachbrief female nuditybrief nudityhigh school footballlord's prayershaky camquarterbackcoin tossbrief topless female nudityknee injuryfootball practiceoil refinery (See All)

17 Again (2009)
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17 Again (2009)

At 17 Mike O'Donnell is on top of the world: he's the star of his high school basketball team, is a shoo-in for a college scholarship, and is dating his soul-mate, Scarlet. But at what's supposed to be his big game where a college scout is checking him out, Scarlet reveals that she's pregnant. Mike  β€¦decides to leave the game and asks Scarlet to marry him, which she does. During their marriage, Mike can only whine about the life he lost because he married her, so she throws him out. When he also loses his job, he returns to the only place he's happy at, his old high school. While looking at his high school photo, a janitor asks him if he wishes he could be 17 again and he says yes. One night while driving he sees the janitor on a bridge ready to jump, and goes after him. When he returns to his friend Ned's house, where he has been staying, he sees that he is 17 again. He decides to take this opportunity to get the life he lost. (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of ageteen movie
Themes:
pregnancymagicangerdivorceregret
Mood:
high schoolstar wars spoof scene
Locations:
schoollos angeles californiaschool partywater boy
Characters:
father son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage boybest friendbully
Period:
1980s2000syear 1989
Story:
high school basketballathletebasketballcollegetwo word titlenumber in titlebare chested malekissfightpartyerectionshowerdigit in titleface slapcondom β€¦swordfalling from heightlettersword fightbridgejudgeno opening creditsfired from the jobperson on firehigh school studentcheerleaderfreeze framechesscoachteen angstjanitormillionairewishgeekseparationteenage pregnancycafeteriafirst date17 year oldcheering crowdschool principalsex educationprincipalbowling alleyxbox 360unplanned pregnancylightsaberreference to star warsbasketball playerreference to batmanbody swapunwed pregnancycanteenhigh school seniorerectile dysfunctionbody switchingabstinencemarriage crisispretendingreference to lord of the ringswhat ifmistaken for gaybasketball coachfalling off a bridgeincestuous overtonesbody transformationwild partyice cream parlorplaystation portableadult as childcheerleading squadstar athletebig gamedo overlandscaperdivorce courtreference to vanilla icecivil court20 years later (See All)

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Half Nelson (2006) is one of the best movies like Hoop Dreams (1994)
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Half Nelson (2006)

Young Caucasian Dan Dunne teaches history and coaches the girls basketball team at a Brooklyn high school populated primarily by black and Hispanic students. To the chagrin of his superiors, Dan bucks the outlined curriculum of historical facts in favor of the philosophy of historical events, genera β€¦lly discussing the concept of dialectics. As such, he captures the imagination of his students, at least in the classroom. Outside of the classroom, Dan's life is in shambles. He has a distant but cordial relationship with his family. He uses illicit drugs rampantly. Although his former girlfriend Rachel was able to clean up her drug habit, Dan believes that rehab will not work for him. Due to a combination of these issues, he treats women poorly. Thirteen year old Drey is a student in his class and a player on his basketball team. Drey has her own problems. Her parents are divorced, with her father a virtually non-existent figure in her life and her EMT mother generally absent as she is always working to provide for Drey. Her older brother Mike is incarcerated for selling drugs for a local dealer named Frank. Mike took the fall for Frank, who in turn protects Drey whether she wants to be associated with him or not. Dan and Drey's relationship changes when Drey catches Dan, believing he is alone, smoking crack in the girl's locker room bathroom. He is totally stoned. Their resulting friendship, which is seen as inappropriate by the few who know, is based on each being unable to dea… (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent filmdocumentary footage
Themes:
friendshipdrugsmoneyprisondrinkingdanceracismtheftdrug usedrug addictionwritingcheating
Mood:
high schoolarchive footage
Locations:
inner citybarrestaurantbicyclekitchenurban settingmotel
Characters:
african americanfather son relationshipteenagerfamily relationshipshomosexualmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendsingerbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlprostitute β€¦teenage boyteacherstudentdancerwriterthiefreference to godsingle motherteacher student relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshiphispanic americanwriting a book (See All)
Story:
high school basketballghettorace relationsbasketballsexkisscigarette smokingdancingphotographsingingpartytelephone callsongunderwearurination β€¦punched in the facecatdrinksecretbooksunglassescafebathroomclassroomsubjective cameranewspapercookingwinestabbingdrug dealerhuman rightscocainedinertoiletjokeapologydrawingcoffeeracial slurdrug addictprotestlocker roomdebtreadinggymamerican flagpolicewomanclassgraffitiblack americancoachanswering machinejogginghappinessexercisestealingdemonstrationcommunistvietnam warbrooklyn new york citydrug dealingwatching televisioncivil rightsrap musicplaygroundnewsreel footagemakeuppridelipstickhandheld cameraracistbulletproof vestbriefcasebenchalarm clockgay rightsearphonescandyhigh school teacherinspirationsnorting cocainerestroomold flamedrug dealparamedickittenstonedunhappinessbaseball caphamburgerlollipopplaying a video gamebased on short filmchewing gumhouse partyprison visitsecond chancereading a newspapercrack cocainedead catarm wrestlingbasketball playerhip hop musicjunior high schoolreference to george w. bushliberalvietnam war veterandrug tripnew york city new yorkborderline personality disorderrearview mirrorwashing disheshand injurybasketball courtfrench friesreference to aristotlebasketball teamsubstitute teacherchildren's bookdrug pusherfigurinereference to che guevarapet foodband aidrhythm and blueshistory teacherracial injusticeyin and yangreference to the nazisbasketball coachreference to nelson mandelabaseball cap worn backwardscheating on a testeye dropscrack addictrecord collectionhistory classcrack headcrack pipereference to salvador allendereference to miles daviscrack smokingdeath of a catglass pipereference to al qaedaemergency medical technicianknock knock jokereference to mein kampfdrum'n'bassfreebasinggirls' basketballstealing a bicycleblowing nosedrug habitebonicsteachers' loungee. m. t.freebase cocainehit with a basketballreference to cesar chavezreference to chilereference to daniel ellsbergreference to danny glover (See All)

High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)
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High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)

Troy and the gang of East High School are going through their senior year, facing graduating and going their separate ways. Coming to terms with the reality of it all, Troy wants to attend the nearby University of Albuquerque next year on a basketball scholarship, but Gabriella wants to attend Stanf β€¦ord University in California. Meanwhile, Sharpay, the school's shallow and spoiled rich girl, plots to go all out planning the school's final musical show with the idea to add music to her hopes and fears about the future. While Sharpay takes an up-and-coming British exchange student under her wing, her flamboyant fraternal twin brother, Ryan, has his sights set on something different after school. In addition, Troy's best friend and basketball teammate Chad, and Garbiella's best friend Taylor, all have their sights set on their plans after high school and come to terms with the reality of the real world. (Read More)

Subgenre:
teen romancehigh school dramahigh school musical
Themes:
friendshipdancerivalry
Mood:
high school
Locations:
rooftop
Characters:
family relationshipsboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerteenage girlteenage boydancerinterracial relationship
Period:
2000s
Story:
high school basketballbasketballf ratednumber in titlesequeldancingsingingsongdigit in titlenumbered sequelpianono opening creditsthird partinterracial romancegraduation β€¦stage performancebloopers during creditsjunkyardoptimismcamera focus on female butthigh school graduationhigh school seniorsong and dancegraduateserenadechastitydiplomacurtain callmise en abyme (See All)

Radio (2003)
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Radio (2003)

Football coach Harold Jones befriends Radio, a mentally-challenged man who becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School in Anderson, South Carolina. Their friendship extends over several decades, where Radio transforms from a shy, tormented man into an inspiration to his community.

Subgenre:
football movie
Themes:
christmasdeath of mothercrueltydisabilityprejudice
Mood:
high schoolaffection
Locations:
trainchurchsmall town
Characters:
african americanpolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipbullyinterracial relationshippolice arrest
Period:
1970s
Story:
high school basketballrace relationsbasketballcharacter name in titleone word titletitle spoken by characterbased on true storycafejailfootballradiolocker roomhigh school studentloss of mothercoach β€¦american footballcompassioninterracial friendshipnicknamefootball playerdiscriminationpractical jokeunderdoggraduationchristmas presentsports teammental retardationschool principalilliteracyfootball teamracial tensionshopping cartwrongful arrestmale male hugamerican southbarber shophigh school graduationfootball coachsouth carolinabased on articlehigh school footballhigh school principalquitting jobmother son hughigh school coachgraduation ceremonyends with real life footagedisenfranchisement (See All)

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The Blind Side (2009)
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The Blind Side (2009)

Based on the true story of 'Leigh Anne Tuohy' (qv) and 'Sean Tuohy' (qv) who take in a homeless teenage African-American, 'Michael Oher' (qv). Michael has no idea who his father is and his mother is a drug addict. Michael has had little formal education and few skills to help him learn. Leigh Anne s β€¦oon takes charge however, as is her nature, ensuring that the young man has every opportunity to succeed. When he expresses an interest in football, she goes all out to help him, including giving the coach a few ideas on how best to use Michael's skills. They not only provide him with a loving home, but hire a tutor to help him improve his grades to the point where he would qualify for an NCAA Division I athletic scholarship. 'Michael Oher' (qv) was the first-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in the 2009 NFL draft. (Read More)

Subgenre:
fish out of waterfootball movie
Themes:
povertyinvestigationracismdrug useabuseadoptionprejudicenear death experience
Locations:
kitchentrucksinging in a carchristianity school
Characters:
african americanfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage boyfemale protagonistchristianchristianityteacher student relationship
Story:
college recruitmentathletic scholarshiprace relationsf ratedinterviewflashbackguntitle spoken by characterthree word titlebased on true storybased on booksunglassescar crashprayerdrug dealer β€¦womantrainingdrug addictcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguecheerleaderblack americanstrong female characterwhat happened to epilogueamerican footballstrong female leadcompassioninterracial friendshipredneckobesityarchival footagefamily dinnergunfirenewspaper clippingsouthern accentthanksgivingnarrated by charactersouthernerhigh school teacherrunning awaydemocratadopted sontutorilliteracycoincidenceessaysurrogate motherprivate schoolfootball teamtitle same as bookcrack cocainebmwinterracial adoptionmemphis tennesseesaying graceends with biographical noteshigh school graduationstarts with narrationfootball coachfootball gamenon violencehigh school footballhigh school athletefootball stadiummotivationalbased on factaudio flashbackpep talkrecruitingfootball fanfootball practicehomeless teenagerenglish classsocietal hypocrisyadopteeadopted brotherncaacheerleading squadfatherless childadoptive mother adopted son relationshipmotherly loveadoptive parentkilled on birthdayfootball starparental neglectadoptive familymagical negro stereotypeprotective motherrapping in a car40 ozends with real life footagedrug addicted motheroral examthe projectsnational association for the advancement of colored peoplewhite saviorbaltimore ravensbiracial familygentle giantfootball scholarshipsouthern woman (See All)

The Breakfast Club (1985) is one of the best movies like Hoop Dreams (1994)
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The Breakfast Club (1985)

Beyond being in the same class at Shermer High School in Shermer, Illinois, Claire Standish, Andrew Clark, John Bender, 'Brian Johnson (XIV)' (qv) and Allison Reynolds have little in common, and with the exception of Claire and Andrew, do not associate with each other in school. In the simplest and  β€¦in their own terms, Claire is a princess, Andrew an athlete, John a criminal, Brian a brain, and Allison a basket case. But one other thing they do have in common is a nine hour detention in the school library together on Saturday, March 24, 1984, under the direction of Mr. Vernon, supervising from his office across the hall. Each is required to write a minimum one thousand word essay during that time about who they think they are. At the beginning of those nine hours, each, if they were indeed planning on writing that essay, would probably write something close to what the world sees of them, and what they have been brainwashed into believing of themselves. But based on their adventures during that nine hours, they may come to a different opinion of themselves and the other four. (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent filmcult filmcoming of ageblack comedyteen movieteen comedycoming of age film
Themes:
jealousyescapedanceangerdysfunctional family
Mood:
high school
Locations:
chicago illinoiscaroffice
Characters:
teenagerteenage girlteenage boyteacherstudentbullyteacher student relationshipself discoveryself esteemself acceptance
Period:
1980s
Story:
student athleteathletebasketballkissdancingtitle spoken by characterthree word titlepantiessongfalling from heightbookrunningmarijuanaf wordgay slur β€¦jokewhite pantiesbrunettescantily clad femaleconfessionlibraryargumentvirginsuburbprankhigh school studentthreatobscene finger gestureredheadpot smokingteen angstrevelationelectronic music scoreragevirginityjanitorimaginationconfrontationdiscussionrejectionlaughterfrustrationlipstickone daylonerinsultabusive fatherjuvenile delinquentgeekwrestlerpractical jokedirector cameoboredomsandwichhigh school teacherpink pantieslockermakeoverearringpeer pressuremisfitprincipaladult actress playing teenage girlsuicidalpopularityhallwayjockhigh school girlsushiopposites attractriskdrug humordetentiontroubled teenconformityreference to john lennonantiherosingle set productionteenage angsthigh school boyschool lockerteenageteenage rebellionhiddenair ductdefiancekleptomaniabrat packcompulsive liarpopular girlhiding under a tablehuis clossaturdaymusical sequence in non musical workexposed underwearreference to barry manilowview under tableadult actor playing teenage boydandruffshermer illinoiscult following (See All)

Race (2016)
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Race (2016)

In the 1930s, Jesse Owens is a young man who is the first in his family to go to college. Going to Ohio State to train under its track and field coach, Larry Snyder, the young African American athlete quickly impresses with his tremendous potential that suggests Olympic material. However, as Owens s β€¦truggles both with the obligations of his life and the virulent racism against him, the question of whether America would compete at all at the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Germany is being debated vigorously. When the American envoy finds a compromise persuasive with the Third Reich to avert a boycott, Owens has his own moral struggle about going. Upon resolving that issue, Owens and his coach travel to Berlin to participate in a competition that would mark Owens as the greatest of America's Olympians even as the German film director, Leni Riefenstahl, locks horns with her country's Propaganda Minister, Josef Goebbels, to film the politically embarrassing fact for posterity. (Read More)

Themes:
racismdysfunctional family
Locations:
nazi germany
Characters:
african americanbrother sister relationshipamerican abroaddriver
Period:
1930s
Story:
race relationsathletecollegeone word titlebare chested malerunningdrivingdrug addictlocker roomdebtlong takebrotherstageracingberlin germany β€¦questamerican footballparadeanti semitismvisionolympicsfielddormitoryracial prejudiceunderage sexracial tensioncar racingolympic gamesman wearing toweltrack and fieldracial segregationsportsrelay racecollusionlong jumphistorical figureohio state universityolympic medal1936 olympics (See All)

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Boyz N The Hood (1991)
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Boyz N The Hood (1991)

John Singleton's portrayal of social problems in inner-city Los Angeles takes the form of a tale of three friends growing up together 'in the 'hood.' Half-brothers Doughboy and Ricky Baker are foils for each other's personality, presenting very different approaches to the tough lives they face. Rick β€¦y is the 'All-American' athlete, looking to win a football scholarship to USC and seeks salvation through sports, while 'Dough' succumbs to the violence, alcohol, and crime surrounding him in his environment, but maintains a strong sense of pride and code of honor. Between these two is their friend Tre, who is lucky to have a father, 'Furious' Styles, to teach him to have the strength of character to do what is right and to always take responsibility for his actions. (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent filmcult filmcoming of ageblack comedytragedyteen movie
Themes:
povertymurderdeathfriendshiprevengedrugsmoneyescapegangsterangerracismdeath of fatherdysfunctional familyrivalryhome invasion β€¦crueltyvengeancepolice brutalitymurder of brother (See All)
Mood:
high school
Locations:
restaurantschoolchurchcarhelicopterlos angeles californiawheelchairurban settingpolice carsinging in a carschool teacher
Characters:
african americanfather son relationshipteenagerfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoobrother brother relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteacher β€¦police officerbabytough guysingle motherlittle boyex husband ex wife relationship (See All)
Period:
1980s1990syear 1991year 1984
Story:
street gangghettoathletesexfemale nuditybloodviolencemale rear nuditybare chested malegunfemale rear nudityfightcigarette smokingdancingnipples β€¦partyknifechasepistolbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facewritten by directorarrestbrawlbare buttshootingrifleheld at gunpointbeerrunninginterrogationhandcuffsrevolvertelephoneshot in the backf wordgay slurgangdeath of frienddrug dealermontagefootballmapman with glassesno opening creditsfishingchild in perilshot in the legracial slurflash forwardattempted murderdrug addictvirgindangerprologuelocker roomstorytellinglong takedeath of brothertragic eventstalkingdeath of sonsadnesspremarital sexdirectorial debutex convicthatesingle parentak 47machismouziteen angstwhat happened to epiloguedesireelectronic music scoreloss of virginitysurvivortitle based on songloss of friendloss of loved oneamerican footballkicked in the stomachvideotapecovered in bloodskateboardmilkhomicidedrug dealingtensionrap musicunderage drinkingconfrontationloss of sonhatredconvenience storedeath threatjunkiepunched in the chestblood on shirtracisttitle at the endbarbecueattractionjuvenile delinquentethnic slurdeath of loved oneloss of brotherneighborhoodmelancholyshot multiple timesthanksgivingvietnam veterancar drivingadvertisementbitternessyoung version of characterreal estateweightliftinggang violencesexual promiscuitybillboarddouble barreled shotgunurban decayfilm starts with textsawed off shotgunmeat cleaverpalm treen worddeath of boyfrienddrive by shootingparaplegicintentionally misspelled titlehip hop musicblack copfast food restaurantclimbing out a windowsocial decayattempted robberyvolkswagen beetlegangstachild swearingcapgentrificationrescue attemptconspiracy theoristpagerloss of boyfriendgangsta gripafrolowriderroman catholicdominoessouth central los angelesmagnum handgunblack familypacifierfat childfavoritismlow ridercollege boundtrain trackafrican american musicressentimentblack directorblack slanglive in girlfriendchevrolet impala convertiblemortgage broker (See All)

Save The Last Dance (2001)
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Save The Last Dance (2001)

Sara wants to be a ballerina, but her dreams are cut short by the sudden death of her mother. She moves in with her father, who she has not seen for a long time. He lives on the other side of town, in a predominantly Black neighborhood. She gets transferred to a new school where she is one of the fe β€¦w White students there. She becomes friends with Chenille, and later, falls in love with Chenille's brother, Derek. (Read More)

Subgenre:
teen movie
Themes:
jealousydanceracismdeath of motherrivalryprejudice
Mood:
high schoolhip hop
Locations:
chicago illinoisnew york citynightclubkitchenpolice carfire escapefight in bar
Characters:
african americanteenagerfather daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipsingle motherinterracial relationshipsecurity guardex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshiplow self esteemformer best friend
Story:
ghettobasketballviolenceflashbackdancingphotographarrestcar crashclassroomprayergay slurdinerracial slurauditionballet β€¦machismointerracialteen angstcatfightoverallsclubinterracial romancemourningmentoryoung lovepassionate kissbruisedead motherintimidationprayingimperative in titlehead woundold dark houselockeroutsidertrain rideroad accidentdrive by shootingchick flickracial tensionschool lifedance lessonfedoradeath of parentel trainmodern dancegym classjazz musiciantriumphslangdance instructorteenage mothercross cultural relationscultural diversityghetto blasterballet dancingballet shoesforced relocation (See All)

Mcfarland, Usa (2015) is one of the best movies like Hoop Dreams (1994)
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Mcfarland, Usa (2015)

A struggling coach and teacher who has had to move around for different incidents in his career finally comes to one of the poorest cities in America: McFarland, California. There he discovers buried potential in several high school boys and slowly turns them into championship runners and brings the β€¦m closer than even he could ever imagine. (Read More)

Mood:
high school
Locations:
school
Characters:
father son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipteacherstudenthispanic
Period:
1980s
Story:
state championshipathletef ratedone word titlebased on true storytitle directed by femaleplace name in titlerunningcaliforniabirthday partycoachwhat happened to epiloguecountry name in titleunderdogsports team β€¦school lifeends with biographical notestrack and fieldcountry in titletown name in titlefarm workercoachingcross country runningrunning racelatino community (See All)

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8 Mile (2002)
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8 Mile (2002)

This is the inspiring captivating story of the legendary rapper Eminem. The troubled young aspiring rapper from a ghetto in Michigan must exert his last chances to become successful while dealing with his life in ruins. All is seemingly lost. He is now single, has only a few friends, an insane/alcoh β€¦olic mother, and is dealt with poverty and living in a violent city on 8 mile. His only way out of the ghetto and torturous life he's living in is with his talent in rapping. Will B-Rabbit prevail and seize the shot he's given or will he let it slip? (Read More)

Subgenre:
semi autobiographical
Themes:
povertypregnancy
Mood:
neo noirhip hop
Locations:
barcarbuspolice car
Characters:
african americanhomosexualpolicemother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationshippolicemansingle motherolder woman younger man relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipself inflicted gunshot woundself expression
Period:
1990syear 1995
Story:
street gangghettonumber in titlemale nuditygunsex scenefightcigarette smokingpistolfirebeatingdigit in titlefistfightcar accidentmirror β€¦watching tvvomitingplace name in titlemarijuanacompetitiongay slurtoiletmodelapologyshot in the legracial slurfactoryrabbitcontestpremarital sexobscene finger gesturearsonrecordingcaught having sexwatching a movieimprovisationstreet lifebossembarrassmentrap musicgunshot woundcrowdirreverenceunderdogdjabandoned buildingearphonescar troublecartoon on tvevictionmen's bathroomdetroit michigantrailer homeradio stationaccidental shootingfactory workertrailer parkmichiganunwanted pregnancywhite rapperhip hop musicdreadlocksbingoset on firecrutchbeaten uptrailer trashsinging conteststage frightradio broadcastingwatching a movie on tvwhite male pretending to be blackbalaclavagarbage baglyricsdisrespectpaintball gunrhymepoor white trashspontaneous sexwatching a cartoon on tvcheating on one's boyfriendrhymingmusic contestradio studioreference to willie nelsonreference to vanilla icelunch wagonaccidentally shooting oneself8 miledemo recordingreference to dr. dre (See All)

Election (1999)
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Election (1999)

Tracy Flick is running unopposed for this year's high school student election. But school civics teacher Jim McAllister has a different plan. Partly to establish a more democratic election, and partly to satisfy some deep personal anger toward Tracy, Jim talks popular varsity football player Paul Me β€¦tzler to run for president as well. Chaos ensues. (Read More)

Subgenre:
gay interestcoming of ageblack comedyteen moviepolitical satireteen romanceteen comedy
Themes:
marriageinfidelityreligionbetrayaljealousypoliticsadulterylesbianismextramarital affairdivorcecorruptionunfaithfulnesscruelty
Mood:
high schoolsatire
Locations:
catholic schoolnew york cityschoolbicycle
Characters:
father son relationshipteenagerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boyfemale protagonistteacherstudentlove triangleteacher student relationship β€¦gay teenagerself destructivenessteacher student sexlesbian daughterself absorption (See All)
Story:
athletef ratedbased on novelone word titleflashbacksex scenekisstitle spoken by characterpartylesbian kissshowervoice over narrationcrying β€¦urinationblondeprayermanhattan new york cityconfessionlimousinefired from the jobelectionkissing while having sexclass differencesteenage sexwashington d.c.freeze framedestinyteen angstjoggingoverallsbroken legapplemoralityjanitorcynicismhot tubswingposterfemale female kissgraduationteachingethicsteenage loveblonde womanmotel roombeeelection campaignpolitical campaignenvyteenage daughterteenage sexualitystatue of liberty new york cityjointjockpolitical candidatespitteenage crushsex with a minormarital infidelitygirls' schoolnebraska16mmhigh school athletepepsibracesbannerpower plantcampaigningclicheridiculedumped by girlfriendphotocopiermultiple narratorsbee stinglesbian teensprinkler systemteen lovehistory teacherlawn mowingasparaguspinpower lineapple treepower stationlesbian sisternarcissistic personality disorderchemistry classgirl girl relationshipomaha nebraskaoverachieverskiing accidentwipemathematics teacherfaculty loungehigh school electionlincoln memorial washington d.c.student council presidentmuseum guideteenage issuesparochial schoolschool administratorhigh school vice principalwide angle lensstudent governmentvote tampering (See All)

Menace II Society (1993)
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Menace II Society (1993)

This urban nightmare chronicles several days in the life of Caine Lawson, following his high-school graduation, as he attempts to escape his violent existence in the projects of Watts, CA.

Subgenre:
independent filmcult filmcoming of ageblack comedyteen movie
Themes:
murderdeathlovefriendshiprevengedrugsmoneybetrayalprisonpregnancyfeardrunkennessescapegangsterrobbery β€¦angerpsychopathdeath of fatherbrutalitydeath of motherparanoiahumiliationexecutionhopedyingvengeancepolice brutalitynear death experience (See All)
Mood:
high schoolgoreneo noirarchive footageaffection
Locations:
inner cityhospitalcarlos angeles californiaurban settingpolice stationgas station
Characters:
african americanteenagerfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshippolice officerdetectivesingle motherpolice detectivemuslimcousin cousin relationship β€¦grandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshippolice chasepolice dog (See All)
Period:
1990s1970s
Story:
ghettonumber in titlebloodviolenceflashbackdogbare chested malegunfightcigarette smokingpartyknifechasethree word titlesurprise ending β€¦pistolvoice over narrationshootoutbeatingshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvarrestgunfightbrawlshootingvomitingheld at gunpointbeersunglassesinterrogationhandcuffsrevolvercriminalshot in the backf wordsurvivalfoot chasegay slurorphanflashlightgangcaliforniadeath of frienddrug dealercocaineprisonerhouseno opening creditsanti herochild in perilcontroversyracial slurflash forwarddrug addictorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathproduct placementlightningstreet shootoutshot in the shoulderlong takehigh school studentloss of fatherpremarital sexthreatened with a knifedirectorial debutloss of motherprofanityshot in the armheroinhatesingle parentcrime bossmachismouzicard gamepokerstreetheavy rainslow motiontold in flashbackjail cellroman numeral in titlekicked in the stomachvideotapecovered in bloodparking garagehonorstreet lifehomicidedrug dealingdrug overdosethugswitchbladestealing a carunderage drinkingdual wieldhatredconvenience storeescape attemptblack and white scenebible quoteblood on shirtrainstormbarbecuerelease from prisonjuvenile delinquentethnic slurhustlerdesert eaglemarijuana jointgraduationstorehigh school teachercar drivingpistol whipfemale teacheroverdosekoreanvulgarityurban decaypolice interrogationn wordshot in the handsubmachine gundrive by shootingcarjackingblaxploitationtragic endingshrinefade to blackdreadlockssocial decayattempted robberygangstaslow motion action scenechild swearingchild with a gungangsta griphoodlumlatin americanchop shopdominoesdrive thrudeath of cousinconvenience store robberyurban violencemuslim convertice cream vanblack slangwatts riotschevrolet impala convertible (See All)

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My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) is one of the best movies like Hoop Dreams (1994)
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)

Toula Portokalos is 30, Greek, and works in her family's restaurant, Dancing Zorba's, in Chicago. All her father Gus wants is for her to get married to a nice Greek boy. But Toula is looking for more in life. Her mother convinces Gus to let her take some computer classes at college (making him think β€¦ it's his idea). With those classes under her belt, she then takes over her aunt's travel agency (again making her father think it's his idea). She meets Ian Miller, a high school English teacher, WASP, and dreamboat she had made a fool of herself over at the restaurant; they date secretly for a while before her family finds out. Her father is livid over her dating a non-Greek. He has to learn to accept Ian; Ian has to learn to accept Toula's huge family, and Toula has to learn to accept herself. (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent film
Themes:
weddingracismprejudice
Mood:
high school
Locations:
chicago illinoisrestaurantschoolchurch
Characters:
father son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipteacherstudentpriestlittle girlwaitresscousin cousin relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipaunt niece relationship
Story:
collegef ratedflashbackdancingphotographvoice over narrationcomputercameratearsclassroommarriage proposallimousinesuburbcollege studentsubtitled scene β€¦traditionblockbusterculture clashmakeupvegetarianmisogynywedding receptionmusic bandgreekbaptismmakeoverschoolteachercultural differenceritebride and groomwedding gowncustomprotective malelambcross cultural relationshipethnicintoxicationcountry clubinter culturalcontact lensextended familytravel agencycultural conflictgreek americanparthenongreek orthodoxgreek restaurantethnic pridezitbaklavagreek dancingintentional mistranslationouzoetymologywindexgreek family (See All)

Orange County (2002)
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Orange County (2002)

Shaun Brumder is a local surfer kid from Orange County who dreams of going to Stanford to become a writer and to get away from his disfunctional family household. Except Shaun runs into one complication after another starting when his application is rejected after his dim-witted guidance counselor s β€¦ends the wrong application. So, Shaun goes to great lengths with a little help from his girlfriend Ashley and his drugged-out loser brother Lance to get into Stanford any way they see fit. (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of ageteen movieteen comedy
Themes:
deathdrugsmoneydrinkingfeardrunkennessdivorcedrug usedysfunctional familywritingsecond marriage
Mood:
high school
Locations:
beachswimming poolwheelchairroad tripmexicosuv
Characters:
father son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipboyteenage girlteenage boyteacherdancerwriterteacher student relationshipolder man younger woman relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationship β€¦self referentialstepfather stepson relationshipstepmother stepson relationship (See All)
Story:
guidance counselorcollegeflashbackdogkissdancingpartylesbian kisspantiesfirecryingunderweardrinkletter β€¦bookvomitingbeertearsmarijuanaprayermenage a troishalloweenwinedrawingunderwater scenesuburbcollege studentgymcheerleaderreference to william shakespearegrandmotherarsontherapistbarefoot malesurfingskateboardembarrassmentwatching televisionspanishliteraturenovelistmeditationslackerraised middle fingerbonfiregeniusfiremancartoon on tvsurferstonerurinevolleyballhead injurysurfboardcollege professorhorninessdivorced parentsreference to shakespeare's hamletreference to shakespeare's romeo and julietsex with a minortsunamimiseryfeet on tablehigh school graduation911high school seniorendangered speciessouthern californiaparole officerreference to britney spearsnobel prizeoil spillecstasy the drugfrat packreference to leonardo dicaprioreference to leo tolstoystepbrother stepbrother relationshiporange county californiayale universityreference to meryl streepstanford universityextreme sportmarine biologybare feet on tableprom nightreference to stephen kingritalinclass presidentreference to james joycecollege boundreference to william faulkneruniversity of california berkeleycollege entrancereference to sponge bobletter of rejectionpalm pilotsat testtranscriptwipeoutcode redreference to anne ricereference to toni morrison (See All)

Leatherheads (2008)
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Leatherheads (2008)

A romantic comedy set against the backdrop of America's nascent pro-football league in 1925. Dodge Connolly, a charming, brash football hero, is determined to guide his team from bar brawls to packed stadiums. But after the players lose their sponsor and the entire league faces certain collapse, Dod β€¦ge convinces a college football star to join his ragtag ranks. The captain hopes his latest move will help the struggling sport finally capture the country's attention. Welcome to the team Carter Rutherford, America's favorite son. A golden-boy war hero who single-handedly forced multiple German soldiers to surrender in WWI, Carter has dashing good looks and unparalleled speed on the field. This new champ is almost too good to be true, and Lexie Littleton aims to prove that's the case. A cub journalist playing in the big leagues, Lexie is a spitfire newswoman who suspects there are holes in Carter's war story. But while she digs, the two teammates start to become serious off-field rivals for her fickle affections. As the new game of pro-football becomes less like the freewheeling sport he knew and loved, Dodge must both fight to keep his guys together and to get the girl of his dreams. Finding that love and football have a surprisingly similar playbook, however, he has one maneuver he will save just for the fourth quarter... (Read More)

Subgenre:
football movie
Themes:
drinkingdrunkennessherodeceptiontheftgamblingunemploymentcheating
Mood:
rain
Locations:
chicago illinoisrestauranttrainswimming poolhotelmotorcyclesmall townnightclubelevatorfrancetruck
Characters:
african americanpolicemother son relationshipsingerboydancerphotographerthieflove trianglepolice chaseu.s. soldier
Period:
1920s1910s
Story:
student athleteathletecollegeone word titleinterviewflashbackkissfightcigarette smokingdancingphotographsingingchasetelephone callsong β€¦fistfightmirrorpunched in the facecameradrinkbattleundressingbrawlriflebeercafepianotelephonereporternewspapermontagefootballmarriage proposalflash forwardconfessionmicrophoneprologuelocker roomfactorypay phoneumbrellapianistpursuitcheerleadertypewritercownewspaper headlineblack americanfreeze frametwenty somethingflirtingeavesdroppingshavingamerican footballmagazinephone boothfemale singerpress conferencejumping from heightrailway stationbar fightu.s. armyfootball playerballlipstickrainstormthirty somethingraidpolice raidwar veteranlieutenantfemale reporterpajamasmannequinrefereemudsports teamwar heroautographbarberflaskfilm cameralistening to a radiopocket watchfactory workertrain tracksmarching bandpawnshopfisticuffsfootball teamcircular staircaseman on firesurrenderminnesotamovie camerascrewballcornbreaking a bottle over someone's headprohibitiontrenchmotorcycle with a sidecaroverhead shotstairwellfootball coachnewspaper editormascotgerman armycurfewsuicide threatfootball stadiumluxury hotelcoal minerbrokecollege footballsportsmanslangcoin tossmilwaukee wisconsinradio broadcastingslip the undergarmentlarge format camerabrass bandhotel desk clerkpost world war oneworld war one veterannewsroomemployment agencyrulesfootball practicejumping from a windowflapperpromoterspeakeasyjazz combochild smokingfan the personpolice uniformgold watchsports agentyear 1925dining carman on a ledgeclothes on firehaberdasherroaring 20sprofessional footballsilver dollararmy lieutenantenglish bulldogpublic hearingsleeping carwar storyfoxholefield workeremployment officereference to princeton universityreference to the chicago tribune the newspaperstore windowfootball herofootball uniform (See All)

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Ordinary People (1980)
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Ordinary People (1980)

Beth, Calvin, and their son Conrad are living in the aftermath of the death of the other son. Conrad is overcome by grief and misplaced guilt to the extent of a suicide attempt. He is in therapy. Beth had always preferred his brother and is having difficulty being supportive to Conrad. Calvin is tra β€¦pped between the two trying to hold the family together. (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of age
Themes:
deathsuicidedepressiondysfunctional familyfalling in loveself harmsuicide of friend
Mood:
high school
Locations:
chicago illinoisswimming poolstorm at sea
Characters:
father son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother brother relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipself centeredness
Story:
student athletebare chested maledeath of friendsuicide attemptbirthday partydrowningdeath of childdeath of brothertragic eventdeath of sonsociopathforbidden lovemental hospitalpost traumatic stress disordersibling rivalry β€¦marital separationrepressionpeer pressurewrist slittingpsychoanalysisbereavementmiddle classhouston texaspsychotherapyteen suicidefamily crisisfather son conflictfamily conflicthusband wife conflictemotional abusebad motherpsychological abuseepiphanymother son conflictphilosophical conversationlake michigantherapist client relationshipshock therapycircle of friendshuman conditionboating accidentplea for understandingswimming teamcruel mothersurvivor's guilt (See All)

October Sky (1999) is one of the best movies like Hoop Dreams (1994)
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October Sky (1999)

In a 1950's mining town called Coalwood, Homer Hickam is a kid with only one future in sight, to work in the local coal mine like his father. However in October 1957, everything changes when the first artificial satellite, Sputnik goes into orbit. With that event, Homer becomes inspired to learn how β€¦ to build rockets. With his friends and the local nerd, Homer sets to do just that by trial and a lot of error. Unfortunately, most of the town and especially Homer's father thinks that they are wasting their time. Only one teacher in the high school understands their efforts and lets them know that they could become contenders in the national science fair with college scholarships being the prize. Now the gang must learn to perfect their craft and overcome the many problems facing them as they shoot for the stars. (Read More)

Subgenre:
historical event
Themes:
deathfriendshipjealousydrinkingdrunkennessdanceherorobberytheftdeath of fatherabusehope
Mood:
high schoolrain
Locations:
hospitaltrainschoolforestsmall townbuswoodswheelchairforest fireshooting a car
Characters:
african americanfather son relationshipteenagerfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipteenage boyteacherstudentdancerthiefteacher student relationshipgerman β€¦chinese (See All)
Period:
world war two1950s
Story:
collegetwo word titledancingtitle spoken by characterexplosionbased on true storyfirecryingbased on bookwatching tvdrinkrifletearsbombhandcuffs β€¦classroomsciencecompetitiontelephonescientistradiogymbasementclassblack americanrecord playercold warcoachnerdrecordingdemonstrationamerican footballhome movietarget practicefootball playerminegeekrocketsatelliteunderdogminingcafeteriafencebarbermathematicslistening to a radiogeneration gaptrain tracksmarching bandscholarshipminerlabor unioncar radioradio newscold war eracoaldeterminationmonth in titlefootball coachlabor strikehigh school footballcoal minehigh school principalwest virginiatriumphwelderfootball fieldappalachialayoffsteelspace racecoal miningyear 1957cementrocket launchingfootball practicescience fairindianapolis indianasputnikrocket scientistchemistry classmining accidentpushing a vehiclecalculusguided missilemine disaster45 recordinghigh school gymhodgkin's diseasereference to wernher von braunspace satellitecoal industryheadlampmine collapse (See All)

Miracle (2004)
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Miracle (2004)

The inspiring story of the team that transcended its sport and united a nation with a new feeling of hope. Based on the true story of one of the greatest moments in sports history, the tale captures a time and place where differences could be settled by games and a cold war could be put on ice. In 1 β€¦980, the United States Ice Hockey team's coach, Herb Brooks, took a ragtag squad of college kids up against the legendary juggernaut from the Soviet Union at the Olympic Games. Despite the long odds, Team USA carried the pride of a nation yearning from a distraction from world events. With the world watching the team rose to the occasion, prompting broadcaster Al Michaels' now famous question, to the millions viewing at home: Do you believe in miracles? Yes! (Read More)

Themes:
marriagechristmasregret
Locations:
new york cityairport
Characters:
father son relationshiprussian
Period:
1980s1970s
Story:
student athletecollegeone word titlefightvoice over narrationmanhattan new york citylocker roomsoviet unioncold warcoachtv newswhat happened to epilogueslow motioninjurymale bonding β€¦press conferencenicknamewhipjob interviewice hockeyolympicsworld trade center manhattan new york cityhockeysurprise after end creditsunderdogsports teamwhistlecoloradocostume partymassachusettstelegramminnesotacold war eragrudgereference to led zeppelintriumphoslo norwaymadison square garden manhattan new york citymilwaukee wisconsinactor shares last name with characterd box motion codeice hockey playerpsychological testingtryoutsiran hostage crisisst. paul minnesota (See All)

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Finding Forrester (2000)
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Finding Forrester (2000)

Because of scoring exceptionally high on a statewide standardized exam and being an exceptionally good basketball player Jamal Wallace is sent to a prestigious prep school in Manhattan. He soon befriends the reclusive writer, William Forrester.

Subgenre:
basketball movie
Themes:
racismwritingunlikely friendship
Locations:
inner citynew york cityschool
Characters:
african americanbrother brother relationshipinterracial relationshipteacher student relationship
Story:
basketballtwo word titlecharacter name in titlenew yorkman with glassesbrooklyn new york cityinterracial romancementorage differencebreak inpeer pressureprivate schoolreclusefamous linechild prodigy β€¦plagiarismalliterative titlenew york yankeesreference to mark twainstudent mentor relationshipcatcher in the ryewriting contestacademic fraudreference to coleridge (See All)

Pleasantville (1998)
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Pleasantville (1998)

David Wagner is a kid whose mind is stuck in the 1950s. He's addicted to a classic 50's sitcom television show called "Pleasantville". Pleasntville is a simple place, a place where all of its citizens are swell and simple-minded folks, a place where the word "violence", and life outside of Pleasantv β€¦ille, is unbeknown to its inhabitants; things are perfect down in Pleasantville. One evening, the life of David and his obnoxious sister Jennifer take a bizarre turn when an eccentric repairman hand them a supposed magical remote. After a quarrel between the siblings, they inexplicably zap themselves into the world of "Pleasantville". Now, David and Jennifer must adjust to a 50s lifestyle of repressed desires and considerably different societal values while trying to find their way home. (Read More)

Subgenre:
sitcomteen movieteen comedy
Themes:
escapeartracismutopia
Mood:
high schoolrain
Locations:
small townparis francebathtubcourtroomfrance
Characters:
teenagermother son relationshipfrienddoctorbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteacherreference to godbullymotherfathermayoramerican dreamself image β€¦old love (See All)
Period:
1990s1950s
Story:
high school basketballbasketballcollegesexmasturbationkisstitle spoken by characterfireslow motion scenewatching tvcatpainting β€¦bookclassroomrivertelevisiondinerno opening creditstransformationtreelibrarysuburbmoaningcourtrock 'n' rollpremarital sexbrotherflowergraffitisisterhappinessrebellionrealityapplecensorshipremote controlinnocencetvblack and whitediscriminationfascismalternate realitysocietybowlingbigotrycasual sexsymbolismpromiscuityfiremanoppressioneiffel tower parisjukeboxintolerancebroken windowfast foodchangeconservativegeneration gaprainbowcommentaryorchestral music scoresexual repressiondivorced parentsrevoltgrassroadtelevision setsegregationcolorliberationalternate dimensionfictional citybarber shopreputationconformitymuralwoman moaning from pleasurewoman moaningmoaning womansweaterremoteblack and white segues into colorcharacter appears on tvawarenessbook burningindividualityburgerindividualismperfectionfamily valuesadam and eveconsequencefire departmentdivorced couplemusic score features pianopinliberalismcheeseburgerdivorced motherdivorced womanfree thinkersimulated realitycatcher in the ryeoutfitforbidden fruitoriginal sinaesthetictelevision repairmantrivia contestcat stuck in treedivorce childmalt shopsoda shopsucked into the tvtv in tv (See All)

Invictus (2009) is one of the best movies like Hoop Dreams (1994)
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Invictus (2009)

The film tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team to help unite their country. Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his peopl β€¦e together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's rugby team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match. (Read More)

Subgenre:
sports history
Themes:
povertyracismforgiveness
Mood:
archive footage
Locations:
helicopterafrica
Characters:
little boy
Period:
1990s
Story:
race relationsathleteone word titlesingingbased on true storybased on bookwatching tvpoliticianno opening creditsbodyguardpresidentprofanitypoemsouth africacelebration β€¦reconciliationtitle appears in writingprison cellstadiumrelease from prisoncrowdunderdogunited nationsinspirationcheering crowdrugbyapartheidpolitical prisonervotingpolitical partyinternational relationsexhaustionnational anthemsports starsports fanblack presidenttitle based on poemjohannesburg south africasecurity officernationrugby playerex prisonernelson mandelapolitical speechreciting poetryrugby teamethnic diversityends with real life photosisland prisonabandoned prisonbirth of a nationcapetownhistorical landmarkemblemplea for forgivenessstreet celebrationpretoria south africaracial diversity (See All)

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Dangerous Minds (1995)
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Dangerous Minds (1995)

Louanne Johnson is an ex-marine, hired as a teacher in a high-school in a poor area of the city. She has recently separated from her husband. Her friend, also teacher in the school, got the temporary job for her. After a terrible reception from the students, she tries unconventional methods of teach β€¦ing (using karate, Bob Dylan lyrics etc) to gain the trust of the students. (Read More)

Subgenre:
martial arts
Themes:
friendshippoetry
Mood:
high school
Locations:
inner cityschoolurban settingschool teacher
Characters:
female protagonistteacherstudentteacher student relationship
Story:
ghettobased on bookwomankarateteen angstcompassionamusement parkbriberyteachinghigh school teachermarinefight the systemu.s. marine corpsschool lifedeliberate cruelty β€¦dedicated teacherwhite savior (See All)

Never Been Kissed (1999)
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Never Been Kissed (1999)

Chicago Sun Times copy editor Josie Gellar (25), who was desperate to graduate from perfectionist copy editor to reporter, gets her chance when the goody owner orders the editor to cover the high-school scene by undercover. Josie, who was a frustrated, ridiculed nerd, gets a popular make-over from h β€¦er drop-out, naturally funny brother Rob Geller. Both siblings find love and joys of youth again. But in Josie's case, it's sensitive bachelor teacher Sam Coulson, who enjoys sophisticated conversation. As the publication deadline approaches, the price of blowing their cover seems ever more daunting, yet inevitable unless she sacrifices her career. (Read More)

Subgenre:
teen movieteen romanceteen comedy
Themes:
friendshiphumiliationcrueltyfirst love
Mood:
high schoolaffection
Locations:
chicago illinoisschoolcarold car
Characters:
boyfriend girlfriend relationshipboybrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boyfemale protagonistteachergirlstudentteacher student relationship
Period:
1980s1990s
Story:
athleteflashbackbare chested malekisspartythree word titleswordclassroomreporternewspaperjournalistundercoverprankhigh school studentcoach β€¦nerdteen angsteggjournalismcrushembarrassmentsurveillance camerapublic humiliationbriefsteachinghigh school teachercafeteriadouble lifeeditorbaseball playersex educationnewspaper articlepopularitybaseball gamepromchick flickhigh school girlbaseball fieldschool lifebaseball stadiumcliqueentrapmentgymnastbraceshigh school boysombrerohigh school prompopular girlshakespeare in modern dressnewspaper storypygmalionundercover missionsurveillance deviceundercover reporterundercover journalistnorthwestern universitypopular teacherassistant coachsenior prom (See All)

Win Win (2011)
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Win Win (2011)

Disheartened attorney Mike Flaherty (Giamatti), who moonlights as a high school wrestling coach, stumbles across a star athlete through some questionable business dealings while trying to support his family. Just as it looks like he will get a double payday, the boy's mother shows up fresh from reha β€¦b and flat broke, threatening to derail everything. (Read More)

Themes:
wrestling
Mood:
high school
Locations:
woodscourtroom
Characters:
teenagerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshiptattooteenage boygirllawyersingle mothersecretarygrandfather grandson relationshiptattoo on back
Period:
2010s
Story:
athletetwo word titlemale rear nuditycigarette smokingface slapwritten by directorf wordambulancejudgedrug addictsuburbgymcontestbasementhate β€¦coachteen angstrepetition in titlescene during opening creditsjoggingtournamentattorneynew jerseygrandfatherfather figureblack eyejuvenile delinquentwrestlerdementiamoney problemstelling someone to shut uphangoverfemale lawyer16 year oldbare chested boynursing homeembezzlementbus ridefamily manfamily homedoublecrossabsent motherpanic attackblond boywrestling matchalliterative titlefemale judgepracticecaught in a lieanxiety attacklawyer client relationshipcroquetteenage runawayteen smokingreference to darth vaderhigh school sportsreference to eminembleach blonddisqualificationclogged toiletold age homecourt rulinglegal guardianathletic competitionbargainhigh school wrestlingreference to jon bon joviblack female judgecoach athlete relationshipwrestling teamwrestling coachcourt appointed lawyer (See All)

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American Graffiti (1973) is one of the best movies like Hoop Dreams (1994)
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American Graffiti (1973)

It's the proverbial end of the summer 1962 in a small southern California town. It's the evening before best friends and recent high school graduates, Curt Henderson and Steve Bolander, are scheduled to leave town to head to college back east. Curt, who received a lucrative local scholarship, is see β€¦n as the promise that their class holds. But Curt is having second thoughts about leaving what Steve basically sees as their dead end town. Curt's beliefs are strengthened when he spots an unknown beautiful blonde in a T-bird who mouths the words "I love you" to him. As Curt tries to find that blonde while trying to get away from a local gang who have him somewhat hostage, Curt may come to a decision about his immediate future. Outgoing class president Steve, on the other hand, wants to leave, despite meaning that he will leave girlfriend, head cheerleader and Curt's sister, Laurie Henderson, behind. Steve and Laurie spend the evening "negotiating" the state of their relationship. Meanwhile, two of their friends cruise around town for the evening. Steve has left his car to meek and mild-mannered Terry "Toad" Fields to look after during his absence. The wheels give Toad a new sense of confidence, which he uses to try and impress Debbie Dunham, a more experienced girl generally out of his league. And John Milner, who is seen as the king of the street race in his souped-up yellow deuce coupe, tries to get rid of precocious pre-teen, Carol Morrison, who has somehow become his passenger… (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent filmcult filmcoming of ageteen moviesemi autobiographical
Themes:
friendshipjealousydancerobberyangerdatingunrequited lovefirst love
Mood:
high schoolone night
Locations:
carmotorcyclesmall townairplaneairporturban settingpolice carschool dance
Characters:
teenagerpoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boygirlpolice officerlove triangleself discoveryself esteemdream girlself acceptance
Period:
1960ssummeryear 1962
Story:
street gangcollegetwo word titlefightdancingsingingpartysurprise endingpantiestelephone callsongunderwearfistfightcar accidentblonde β€¦punched in the facewatching tvbookvomitingtearscar crashmarijuanatelephonegangcaliforniadinerwhite pantiesbrunettescantily clad femaleradiogunshotvirginsuburbmini skirtprankconvertiblegymfemale removes her clotheshigh school studentautomobilethreatrock 'n' rollclass differencesrecord playergirl in pantiesnerdpot smokingteen angstrevelationwhat happened to epiloguecountry name in titlelistening to musicragevandalismblockbustercrushdriving a carforbidden lovevirginitymechanicjanitorunderage drinkingrejectionlove at first sightensemble castfrustrationlipstickyoung loveone daylonerjuvenile delinquentgeekwrestlermusic bandreflectionsexual awakeningmultiple storylineboredomrobberfirst datepink pantieslockerjukeboxmakeoverearringscooterboy with glassescrashpeer pressureradio stationmaking outtape recordinggeneration gapmooningpopularityreference to albert einsteinamericanahallwayhouse partydisc jockeycadillacreference to john f. kennedyroller skatesopposites attractcruisingdrug humorradio djliquor storeairlinercar salesmanconformitydance contestauto theftstreet racinghigh school danceantiheroslumber partydrag racingcableloss of innocenceauthoritypopsicleyearbooktelephone boxhoodlumschool lockerteenage rebelliond.j.yellow pantieshot rodshaving creamteen loveparty dressrebellious youthambiguous titlewrong side of the trackswild partyshy girltwist the dancelistening to the radioteen rebelreference to the lone rangersputnikgreaserhigh school sweetheartrecord collectiondrive in restaurantreference to the beach boyshigh school loveshot in sequencereference to buddy hollyhigh school yearbookexposed underwearmulti protagonistroadsterdandruffthunderbirdblack and white television1955 chevroletliquor store hold upreference to dick clark (See All)

Once Were Warriors (1994)
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Once Were Warriors (1994)

Set in urban Auckland (New Zealand) this movie tells the story of the Heke family. Jake Heke is a violent man who beats his wife frequently when drunk, and yet obviously loves both her and his family. The movie follows a period of several weeks in the family's life showing Jake's frequent outburst o β€¦f violence and the effect that this has on his family. The youngest son is in trouble with the police and may be put into a foster home while the elder son is about to join a street gang. Jake's daughter has her own serious problems which are a key element in the plot. (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent filmmartial arts
Themes:
povertysuicidemarriagerapefuneralincestdysfunctional familyalcoholism
Locations:
barslum
Characters:
family relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicetattoosuicide by hangingtattoo artist
Story:
street gangghettobased on novelviolencecryingmarijuanaalcoholgangwomanchild abusedomestic violenceabusive husbandnew zealandgang violencedomestic abuse β€¦woman wearing only a man's shirtmarital abusemaoriuse of bloody as epithetwarrior racewage slave (See All)

The Class (2008)
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The Class (2008)

Teacher Francois Marin and his colleagues are preparing for another school year teaching at a racially mixed inner city high school in Paris. The teachers talk to each other about their prospective students, both the good and the bad. The teachers collectively want to inspire their students, but eac β€¦h teacher is an individual who will do things in his or her own way to achieve the results they desire. They also have differing viewpoints on the students themselves, and how best to praise and discipline them. The administration of the school tries to be as fair as possible, which includes having student representatives sit on the student evaluation committee. Marin's class this year of fourteen and fifteen year olds is no different than previous years, although the names and faces have changed. Marin tries to get through to his students, sometimes with success and sometimes resulting in utter failure. Even Marin has his breaking point, which may result in him doing things he would probably admit to himself are wrong. But after all is said and done, there is next year and another group of students. (Read More)

Subgenre:
autobiographical
Themes:
revengepregnancyfeareducationphotographyhomophobiaphilosophy
Mood:
high school
Locations:
inner cityschoolparis franceurban settingcaribbean
Characters:
father son relationshipteenagerfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipbrother brother relationshipteenage girlprostituteteenage boyteacherstudentteacher student relationshipfrenchchinese
Story:
race relationscigarette smokingphotographthree word titlecell phonearrestshootingreference to jesus christclassroomtelephonegay slursoccerimmigrantfalse accusationapology β€¦racial slurchampagneclassafricanimprovisationdebateconfrontationliteraturenovelistinsultbruiseneighborhoodillegal immigrantwritten by starshamegothboredomhigh school teacherhit in the facepubertydeportationintolerancerumorpeer pressureschool principaltoastmoroccodiversityilliteracycheeserespectessaycleaning ladytoleranceallergydialogue drivenvotinglearningillegal immigrationreference to bill clintonschool lifemiddle schoolconformitybloody facetranslationaustrianhostilityreference to platokoranreference to socratesmultinationalschool expulsiondigital filmalgerianwordargentinetripping and fallingcultural diversitycell phone cameragrammarreference to voltairemaliafrican frenchchinese immigrantethnic diversitycoffee machineparent teacher conferenceliterature teacherclass societyreport cardfrench algerianfrench classreference to anne frankinsolencetranslatingdisciplinary hearinglanguage classreference to jackie chanschool assignmentforced apologyrepublicanismclassroom disciplineschool recesssent to principal's officekabylia algeriaparent teacher meeting (See All)

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Remember The Titans (2000)
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Remember The Titans (2000)

Suburban Virginia schools have been segregated for generations. One Black and one White high school are closed and the students sent to T.C. Williams High School under federal mandate to integrate. The year is seen through the eyes of the football team where the man hired to coach the Black school i β€¦s made head coach over the highly successful white coach. Based on the actual events of 1971, the team becomes the unifying symbol for the community as the boys and the adults learn to depend on and trust each other. (Read More)

Themes:
racismprejudice
Mood:
high school
Locations:
schoolcemetery
Characters:
african americanhomosexuallittle girlgay kiss
Period:
1970s
Story:
race relationskisstitle spoken by characterbased on true storyvomitingcar crashfootballracial slurtrainingprotesttough girlcharacter says i love youstrong female charactercoachamerican football β€¦pump action shotguncivil rightsbananabigotryunderdogparalysisimperative in titlesports teamsouthern u.s.racial prejudicevirginiafootball teamracial tensiontai chiracial discriminationcivil rights movementprecocious childends with biographical notesfootball coachintegrationhigh school footballafrican american protagonistchantcorvettefootball practicecoachingrace riotreference to jerry lewischevrolet camaroreference to dean martinman kissing manaffirmative actionpicket signbrick thrown through a windowfixed gamehead coach (See All)

Gran Torino (2008) is one of the best movies like Hoop Dreams (1994)
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Gran Torino (2008)

Walt Kowalski is a widower who holds onto his prejudices despite the changes in his Michigan neighborhood and the world around him. Kowalski is a grumpy, tough-minded, unhappy old man who can't get along with either his kids or his neighbors. He is a Korean War veteran whose prize possession is a 19 β€¦72 Gran Torino he keeps in mint condition. When his neighbor Thao, a young Hmong teenager under pressure from his gang member cousin, tries to steal his Gran Torino, Kowalski sets out to reform the youth. Drawn against his will into the life of Thao's family, Kowalski is soon taking steps to protect them from the gangs that infest their neighborhood. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmcoming of ageblack comedytragedy
Themes:
murderdeathrevengekidnappingrapefearfuneralgangsterincestracismdeath of motherdysfunctional familyredemptionhome invasiongreed β€¦death of wifeprejudiceforgivenessself sacrificenear death experience (See All)
Mood:
murder suicideself parody
Locations:
hospitalbarchurchcarbathtubbustaxikitchenpolice carusacatholic church
Characters:
african americanfather son relationshipteenagerfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctortattoobrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshippolice officer β€¦babypriesthostagelawyertough guybullycatholicasian americancousin cousin relationshipcatholic priestgrandfather granddaughter relationshipengineersexist (See All)
Period:
2000s
Story:
street gangghettorace relationstwo word titleblooddogbare chested maleguncigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterpartyknifesurprise endingpistolcell phone β€¦beatingshot to deathmachine gunshot in the chestshotgunrescuepunched in the facewatching tvcatarrestshowdownrifleheld at gunpointbeerbirthdaybathroomneighborhandcuffsrevolvertelephonef wordsubjective cameragay slurflashlightgangold manambulancedeath of friendmontageimmigrantno opening creditsanti herocoffinbirthday partybathbartenderracial slurtrainingconfessionattempted murderdangerkeysuburbwidowercharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementkicked in the faceflowersscardirected by staramerican flaghairy chesttragic eventgiftthreatwitnessbasementgardenchickenhandgunsubtitled scenegaragestrong female characterpickup truckmachismobirthday caketraditionuziteen angstheavy rainlooking at oneself in a mirrormale bondingworking classnosebleedblockbusterculture clashrape victimhonorcompassionhaircutretirementthughaunted by the pastanti semitismrap musicveteranconstruction siteburglaryconfrontationitalian americansexismtitle appears in writingpost traumatic stress disordermentorfather figurecigarette lighterdeath of protagonistgang rapeblack eyewisecrack humorracistsalesmanraised middle fingerbarbecuefemale doctorlonerinsultbigotryduct tapetragic herobruiseethnic slurmisogynyneighborhoodshot multiple timesmale virginheroismspittingpetgardeningirish americanconstruction workermisogynistlast will and testamentdetroit michiganbarberconfessionalbully comeuppanceconstructionmedalpeer pressureurban decayworkshopgeneration gapshamanunsubtitled foreign languageracial prejudicepearl necklacen wordaltered version of studio logodrive by shootingtragic pastwashing machineracial tensiontragic endingracial discriminationhandymancoughing bloodtailorhip hop musicbarbershopfinger gunvillain arrestedbilingualismattempted robberyzippo lighterbarber shophardware storetitle appears in songracial issuesbigotlawnmowerman boy relationshipincest overtonesgolden retrievergranddaughtertelling a jokeclassic cardoor bellmisanthropelung cancertradition versus modernityceiling fanporchhoodlumoff screen rapecommunity servicehoroscopevintage carethnic humorwhite male pretending to be blackinitiation ritekorean war veteranconfession boothmisanthropyincest rapeshallowchoredisrespectteen smokingfilm with ambiguous titlebiasnose ringgarden gnomeprovocationtoolsracist insultheavy smokerchrist figurecoolerpolish americanburned with a cigaretteelderly protagonistshot repeatedlyracist jokereference to the three stoogesgrumpy old manmoral transformationracial intolerancebarbecue grillwashing carcurmudgeonlapsed catholicnavel piercingsilver staralpha maleasian mobwoman doctordisinheritancedriveby shootinggutterwill readingpabst blue ribbon beerbattle fatiguehmongracist as protagonistreference to charlie chanwasted lifenasty neighborhouse repairschild translates for adultcough foreshadows deathmalcontentwar medalfood freezerford torinomedal of valorracial barrierracial diversity (See All)

Eddie The Eagle (2016)
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Eddie The Eagle (2016)

Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael "Eddie" Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself - even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach (play β€¦ed by Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. From producers of Kingsman: The Secret Service, Eddie the Eagle stars Taron Egerton as Eddie, the loveable underdog with a never say die attitude. (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent film
Themes:
drunkennesstravelunlikely hero
Locations:
snowairportelevatorengland
Characters:
father son relationshipmother son relationshipamerican abroadyounger version of character
Period:
1980s1970swinter
Story:
sports injuryathletecharacter name in titlemale nuditybare chested malecigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterbased on true storytelephone callslow motion scenewatching tvalcoholvoice overamerican flagsleeping β€¦coachpress conferencewhiskeysaunaflightcrowdenglishman abroadnaivetyhospital bedunsubtitled foreign languagereading a bookwaking uptalking about sexdeterminationends with textdoctor's officeleg bracewinter sportswinter olympicspartial nudityarchitectural modelathletic trainingtraining campbroken eyeglassesdrinking milkends with real life photoswhite lieaspirationangry fathersports commentatorski jumpingachievementhip flaskmob of photographerssports coachtenacitywatching sports on tvspitting out a drinksports trainergerman flagx ray imagecalgary albertaends with quotationliquor flaskski jumper (See All)

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Easy A (2010)
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Easy A (2010)

After a little white lie about losing her virginity gets out, a clean cut high school girl sees her life paralleling Hester Prynne's in "The Scarlet Letter," which she is currently studying in school - until she decides to use the rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing.

Subgenre:
teen movieteen comedyteen sex comedy
Themes:
friendshipmarriageinfidelityreligionadulterydrinkingextramarital affairdivorceguiltunfaithfulnessdatinghomophobiaadoptiondevilreligious intolerance
Mood:
high schoolsatire
Locations:
restaurantschoolchurchswimming poolkitchensinging in the shower
Characters:
father son relationshipteenagerfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerboybrother sister relationshipteenage girlprostitute β€¦teenage boyfemale protagonistteachergirlstudentpriestchristianbest friendreference to godchristianityteacher student relationshipbiblecatholicolder man younger woman relationshipgay teenagerolder woman younger man relationshipgay friendreligious fanaticreligious teen (See All)
Period:
2010s
Story:
guidance counselorbasketballtwo word titlefemale nuditydogbare chested malesex scenekissphotographsingingpartypantiesshowertelephone call β€¦cryingcell phonesongmirrorface slapslow motion scenewatching tvdrinkcondomliebeertearssunglassesvibratorbirthdaycafemarijuanareference to jesus christclassroomprayerguitarstrippercleavagegay slurbedroomcaliforniadinnerfalse accusationscantily clad femalespankingtalking to the cameraconfessionmicrophonevirginprotestlocker roomliarmini skirtmoaninggymamerican flaghigh school studentcheerleadercrossgardenclassgraffitifreeze framemachismoscandalcloseted homosexualwaiterhuggingpot smokingloss of virginityfaintinghappinessdemonstrationgossipfloridaone night standvirginitypreacherembarrassmentmovie theatrebloody noserap musiccynicismhypocrisyministerpunched in the stomachaquariumtime lapse photographyhit on the headpanties pulled downbookstorebelief in godcliffred pantiesclassmatelooking at self in mirrorpastorbigotrypromiscuityfast motion scenesouthern accentoutcastreference to facebooksneakerswoman cryingcafeterianame callingconfessionallegsrumorpeer pressureschool principalfascistprincipalfriendship between girlsacceptanceadopted sonpopularitycdman in swimsuitguitar playertolerancevolkswagenchick flickreference to googleweekendallergytextingsewingborn again christiandetentionunwanted kissinterracial adoptioncloseted gayinner title cardgay pridemotor scootercheerleader uniformvolkswagen beetleimplied nuditypreachingreputationhappy birthdayice cream coneenglish teachermascotcliquejumping on a beddevil costumegeneration yreference to marlon brandoteen drinkingpetitiongazebospin the bottleabstinencereference to tom cruiseinfamywebcastbelief in the afterlifespellingwater slidewatching a movie on tvinnuendoreference to mark twaingay man straight woman relationshipbelief in hellpunched in the gut22 year oldsleazecommunity collegevespastdreference to disneylandadoptive father adopted son relationshippicture framemopping a floorpuritangreeting cardcomedic sex sceneenglish classnotorietyprincipal's officeschool suspensionanagramgirls' bathroompledgereference to huckleberry finnpietyschool bandcouponorange the fruitschool boardchocolate milkmascot costumepep rallybelief in the deviladoptive mother adopted son relationshipcontact lensessatan worshipbumping into someonestudent councilbad reputationprayer groupreference to alfred kinseycarpoolstate flagthrowing a cell phonebirth control pillreference to home depothand signaljesus freakporno theatrereference to ashton kutcherreference to costcoreference to demi mooreearth dayreference to disney worldhigh school gymnasiumreference to john hughesschool mascotchlamydiafake sexkissing gamepeasrumor mongerschool detentionsharpening a penciltowel snappingcleaning a bathroomcommunity gardenreference to google earthreference to sylvia plathreference to the scarlet letterspreading rumorbreaking a picture framegift cardreference to nathaniel hawthorne (See All)

Crash (2004)
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Crash (2004)

Over a thirty-six hour period in Los Angeles, a handful of disparate people's lives intertwine as they deal with the tense race relations that belie life in the city. Among the players are: the Caucasian district attorney, who uses race as a political card; his Caucasian wife, who, having recently b β€¦een carjacked by two black men, believes that her stereotypical views of non-whites is justified and cannot be considered racism; the two black carjackers who use their race both to their advantage and as an excuse; partnered Caucasian police constables, one who is a racist and uses his authority to harass non-whites, and the other who hates his partner because of those racist views, but who may have the same underlying values in his subconscious; a black film director and his black wife, who believes her husband doesn't support their black background enough, especially in light of an incident with the racist white cop; partnered police detectives and sometimes lovers, one Hispanic female and the other black male, the latter who is dealing with a drugged out mother that feels he isn't concerned enough about taking care of family; an East Asian man who is run over but who is hiding some valuable cargo in the back of his van; a Persian store owner, who feels he isn't getting satisfaction from American society when his store is robbed time and time again; and a Hispanic locksmith, who just wants to keep his family, especially his young daughter, safe in a seemingly unsafe world. (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent filmtragedyfairy tale
Themes:
murderdeathrevengemarriagechristmasfearrobberyangerracismcorruptiontheftdepressionredemptionhumiliationhope β€¦prejudicedrug addictionmurder of a police officerpolice corruption (See All)
Mood:
car chasehip hop
Locations:
inner cityhospitalrestaurantcarsnowlos angeles californiabusurban settingpolice carmexicocar theftcar fireoral sex in a car
Characters:
african americanfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattoobrother brother relationshipgirlpolice officerdetectivepolicemanthief β€¦waitresslatinopolice detectiveasian americanchinese americanpolice sergeanthispanic american (See All)
Story:
street gangrace relationsfemale nuditynuditybloodone word titlebare breastsfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditygunsex scenecigarette smokinginterracial sexfingering β€¦nipplestitle spoken by characterexplosionchasepistoltelephone callfiretopless female nuditycell phonecorpsecar accidentshot in the chestshotgunrescuesex in bedshootingcar crashdead bodycafebathroomcriminalflashlightcaliforniatoplesswomandinertoiletimmigrantnonlinear timelineexploding carchild in perilhit by a carlatex glovesgunshotdrug addictkeyfbistorytellingchristmas treedeath of brotherdeath of sonwitnesssuspicionclass differencesgraffiticorrupt cophateblack americantopless womanfalling down stairsbulletcopinjuryslaveryvandalismcountry musicdysfunctional marriagepress conferenceflatulenceblack humorcompassionsocial commentaryembarrassmentmoralitybuddhistgrocery storerap musicfairyconfrontationloss of sonpartnerironyconvenience storedark humornippleplot twistsexual harassmentevidenceone dayracistsnowingvoodooloss of brotherreckless drivingillegal immigrantpolitical corruptionfirefighterfiremaninterrupted sexstolen carmexican americanhit and runharassmentmultiple storylinelatinafire extinguisherstereotypefirearmabuse of powersex slavesubtitlesintoleranceidealismself defenseclinicinterracial marriageaccidental shootingdistrict attorneyscene of the crimeracial prejudicekindnesscoincidencen wordinsurancecarjackingtraffic accidentgropinghiding under a bedracial tensiondumpsterknittingbreastpuerto ricanracial discriminationtrunksocial injusticelapddignityreputationpuerto ricoensemble filmbigotset on firemercedeskorean americanillegal alienel salvadorequestrianautomobile accidentreference to saddam husseincrisis of consciencemoral corruptionsocial problemchop shoplocksmithgrand theft autoinsurance companypolice harassmentmoviemakingdoor lockgrocerieslos angeles police departmentuniversity of california los angelesracial profilingcultural conflictsanta monica californiagang bangerquotemoral choicepatrolmanhuman smugglingprostatenarcblank bulletgun shoparab americancountry western musicfender benderbody searchstarbucks24 hoursbird's eye shottrapped in a carreference to rodney kingblow job in a cartelevision directorarab slurafrican american slurrear ending a carburning a carsex interrupted by telephoneabusive policemanburbank californiablack american slurjivereference to the black pantherstelephone call from motherhomeboylos angeles kingsreckless endangermentreference to saint christophercrane shotpersian americanphone call from motherreference to bobby sealeurinary tract infectioninsurance adjusterreference to eldridge cleaverreference to huey newton (See All)

Gomorrah (2008) is one of the best movies like Hoop Dreams (1994)
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Gomorrah (2008)

"Gomorra" is a contemporary Neapolitan mob drama that exposes Italy's criminal underbelly by telling five stories of individuals who think they can make their own compact with Camorra, the area's Mafia.

Themes:
murderdeathfriendshipdrugsmoneybetrayaldrinkingfearweddinggangsterdeceptionrobberytraveltheftbrutality β€¦paranoiadrug usedysfunctional familycancermafiagamblingcrueltyunemploymentfashion (See All)
Locations:
hospitalnew york citybeachmotorcycleairplaneboatairportwoodskitchenurban settingapartmentseaitalytruckrooftop β€¦strip club (See All)
Characters:
father son relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipfriendchildrensingerboyprostituteteenage boypolicemandancerphotographerbabythief β€¦hitmankillerchinesetruck driverreligious statuedirector on camera (See All)
Period:
2000s
Story:
immaturitystreet gangghettosexfemale nuditybloodviolenceone word titlefemale frontal nuditybare chested malegunfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingdancing β€¦explosionsingingchasepistolbased on true storybased on booksongbeatingcorpseshot to deathunderwearblood splattermachine gunmirrorshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunwatching tvcomputercameradrinkarrestbare buttshootingbookrifleheld at gunpointcar crashdead bodymanhattan new york citycriminalstrippershot in the backsubjective cameracookinggangambushold mandrug dealercocaineweaponfishchild in perilshot in the foreheadorganized crimestrippingstripteasefactorychampagnedebtopening action sceneactor shares first name with characterfarmerlong takepursuitwitnesssleepingmonkeypowerchild murderhenchmantwenty somethingak 47machismoapplausetraitoruzilistening to musiccrucifixbuttocksstreet lifehomicidedrug dealinggrocery storeevacuationm 16miami floridacard playingtitle at the endthirty somethingextortionbruiseenvironmentalismworld trade center manhattan new york citygunfiregrenade launchercontractdesert eagletranslatorabandoned buildingaccountantbonggang warset upgun in mouthlocal blockbusterevictionfirearmepisodic structuresnorting cocainearmed robberydisposing of a dead bodyvilladrug dealclimbingquitting a jobvenice italyfactory workerslot machineshot point blanksubmachine gunhorninessgurneysewing machinedrive by shootingmafia bossshot in the throathold uptoxic wastetai chipole dancertailorpool halldelivery boymortuarychild with guntechno musicbullet proof vestmotor scooterinitiationfloodingchild labornaples italyracial issuesquarrychopsticksgun held to one's headperson in a car trunkdialectdebt collectorgondolaworld trade centerhouse musiceuronon professional castmandarinmanicuretanning bedgroceriesrival gangcolombiandressmakersouthern italytitle appears in textshot in the torsocharacter has same name as actorcamorrachild exploitationclub musicweapons cachefive storieswater leakmodern daydress makingdriveby shootingwading poolfood processorgomorrahchemical contaminationglock 17plucking eyebrowstoxic waste dumpingwaste disposalwaste dumpclan warreference to scarlett johanssonshot through a car window (See All)

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We Are Marshall (2006)
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We Are Marshall (2006)

In November, 1970, virtually the entire football team and coaches of Marshall University (Huntington, W.V.) die in a plane crash. That spring, led by Nate Ruffin, a player who was ill and missed the fatal flight, students rally to convince the board of governors to play the 1971 season. The college  β€¦president, Don Dedman, must find a coach, who then must find players. They petition the NCAA to allow freshmen to play, and coach Jack Lengyel motivates and leads young players at the same time that he reexamines the Lombardi creed that winning is the only thing. The father and the fiancee of a player who died find strength to move on. Can Marshall win even one game in 1971? (Read More)

Subgenre:
documentary footagefootball movie
Themes:
deathfuneralgrief
Mood:
archive footage
Locations:
cemeterygas stationusafire truckairplane accident
Characters:
boyfriend girlfriend relationshipstudentwaitress
Period:
1970s
Story:
athletecollegetitle spoken by characterthree word titlebased on true storyvoice over narrationcaliforniafootballdinerno opening creditslocker roomfired from the jobuniversityconvertiblecheerleader β€¦newspaper headlineredheadcoachwhat happened to epiloguebeer drinkingheavy rainslow motionsurvivorloss of friendmale bondingdemonstrationamerican footballloss of wifemovie theaterinterracial friendshiploss of sonfootball playerarchival footageairplane crashfirefightersports teamcrashvolkswagencollege campusfootball teamcomebackmemorialvictorywater fountainfootball coachfootball gamegas station attendantwork outwest virginialoss of boyfriendboard meetingfootball stadiumfootball fieldcollege footballpep talkrecruitrecruitingfreshmanend credits roll callsportscasterwrecksteel millteam playncaasurvivor guiltloss of fiancecollege presidentburned bodies (See All)

La Haine (1995)
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La Haine (1995)

The film follows three young men and their time spent in the French suburban "ghetto," over a span of twenty-four hours. Vinz, a Jew, Said, an Arab, and Hubert, a black boxer, have grown up in these French suburbs where high levels of diversity coupled with the racist and oppressive police force hav β€¦e raised tensions to a critical breaking point. During the riots that took place a night before, a police officer lost his handgun in the ensuing madness, only to leave it for Vinz to find. Now, with a newfound means to gain the respect he deserves, Vinz vows to kill a cop if his friend Abdel dies in the hospital, due the beating he received while in police custody. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult film
Themes:
povertydeathfriendshiprevengedrugstortureangerracismbrutalitydrug usepolice brutality
Mood:
hip hop
Locations:
hospitalparis franceurban settingpolice stationrooftop
Characters:
teenagerpolicemother son relationshipfriendbrother sister relationshippolice officerpolicemanjewgrandmother grandson relationship
Story:
ghettomale nudityviolencegunexplosionchasebeatingmirrorarrestinterrogationrevolverdrug dealermontagecocainetoilet β€¦weaponracial slurprotestsuburbactor shares first name with characterpursuittragic eventcowhateriotmachismotv newspot smokinghypodermic needlelooking at oneself in a mirrorcomademonstrationboxermovie theaterdrug dealingtensionbuddyshot in the facearabracistmarijuana jointdirector cameomolotov cocktailsneakersadvertisementskinheadbillboarddrug dealboxing matchdisc jockeyboxing ringbmwdistrustfinger guninner title cardhebrewdrug tripvinylfoot pursuithashishsnorricambreakdancinghousing projectcivil disobedienceracialparisian suburbthree friendscar alarmriot policedrug pusherd.j.tenementdolly zoomscratchingcocaine addictturntablefrench shock cinemanorth african24 hour time spancritical conditioneconomic depressionbreakdancertagger (See All)

High School Musical (2006)
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High School Musical (2006)

Troy, the popular captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella, the brainy and beautiful member of the academic club, break all the rules of East High society when they secretly audition for the leads in the school's musical. As they reach for the stars and follow their dreams, everyone learns abou β€¦t acceptance, teamwork, and being yourself. (Read More)

Subgenre:
disneyteen romancebasketball movie
Mood:
high school
Locations:
new girl in town
Characters:
father son relationshipteenagerboyteenage girlteenage boyinterracial relationshipsinging girl
Period:
2000s
Story:
high school basketballbasketballsingingthree word titletheaterauditioncaptainbarefoot maleclubteambackstagekaraokesocietysurprise after end creditshappy ending β€¦peer pressurejockreference to shakespeare's romeo and julietschool playhigh societydisney channel original moviecliquenew year's eve partystage frightbasketball teamteenage romancealbuquerque new mexicobasketball coachfraternal twinshigh school sportstube sockdrama teachercreme bruleeacademic contestschool performance (See All)

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West Side Story (1961) is one of the best movies like Hoop Dreams (1994)
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West Side Story (1961)

West Side Story is the award-winning adaptation of the classic romantic tragedy, "Romeo and Juliet". The feuding families become two warring New York City gangs- the white Jets led by Riff and the Puerto Rican Sharks, led by Bernardo. Their hatred escalates to a point where neither can coexist with  β€¦any form of understanding. But when Riff's best friend (and former Jet) Tony and Bernardo's younger sister Maria meet at a dance, no one can do anything to stop their love. Maria and Tony begin meeting in secret, planning to run away. Then the Sharks and Jets plan a rumble under the highway - whoever wins gains control of the streets. Maria sends Tony to stop it, hoping it can end the violence. It goes terribly wrong, and before the lovers know what's happened, tragedy strikes and doesn't stop until the climactic and heartbreaking ending. (Read More)

Subgenre:
tragedyteen movie
Themes:
murderdeathrevengejealousydanceracismprejudice
Mood:
tearjerker
Locations:
inner citynew york cityurban settingrooftopslumfire escape
Characters:
teenagerpoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerbrother sister relationshippolicemandancerinterracial relationshipcatholic
Story:
street gangbasketballdancingsingingbased on playsongfistfightface slapbrawlshowdownmanhattan new york citygangstabbingimmigrantno opening credits β€¦passionattempted rapereference to william shakespearegraffitihateloyaltylifting someone into the airblockbusterforbidden loveparking garageinterracial romanceswitchbladeplaygroundgunshot woundsexismlove at first sightfeudrivalknife fightyoung lovehighwaysocial workersexual assaultjuvenile delinquentethnic slurcellarloss of brotheradolescentgang warunited nationstomboyobsessive lovestar crossed loversfamous scoreoverhead camera shotreference to shakespeare's romeo and julietpuerto ricancardinal direction in titlejuvenile delinquencysecret lovelifting female in airempire state building manhattan new york cityseamstressbased on stage musicalmodern day adaptationgang warfaretenementdeath in familycandy storepolish americanshakespeare in modern dressnubile womanwedding veil70mm filmbridal shopbridal veilyoung couple in loveovertureconfectionermean streetsbased on stage musical based on stage play (See All)

Pretty In Pink (1986)
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Pretty In Pink (1986)

Teenager Andie is one of the not-so-popular girls in high school. She usually hangs out with her friends Iona or Duckie. Duckie has always had a crush on her, but now she has met a new guy at school, Blane. He's one of the rich and popular guys but can the two worlds meet?

Subgenre:
independent filmcult filmcoming of ageteen movieteen romanceteen comedy
Themes:
povertyfriendshipdrinkingdrunkennessdanceangerdysfunctional familydatingunrequited lovefashionwealthfirst love
Mood:
high school
Locations:
trainschoolnightclubschool teacherschool dance
Characters:
teenagerfather daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerteenage girlteenage boystudentmusicianlustteacher student relationshipchinesesingle father
Period:
1980s
Story:
kissdancingphotographsingingthree word titlepantiescryingunderwearfistfightblondewatching tvcomputertearsmarijuanacolor in title β€¦cleavagebrarock bandwhite pantieslibraryargumentmicrophoneconvertiblegymhigh school studentclass differencesredheadrecord playergirl in pantieseyeglassesnerdtraditionanswering machineteen angstdresstitle based on songcrushforbidden lovepet dogshoppingposterplaying cardscartoon on tvteenage lovelockeralarmbicyclingmaking outvolleyballlistening to radiogeneration gapteenage daughterpromaudio cassettehouse partysewing machinedesignerhigh school girlopposites attracthomeworkreference to madonnasuitorrecord storemusic storedance contestsnobphonograph recorddevotionreference to karl marxhigh school danceslumber partyyearbookhigh school boynylonsrich snobwashroomteenage romancehalljuvenilehigh school promteen lovereference to franklin d. rooseveltunderageparty dressbrat packwrong side of the tracksrich man poor womanshy girlschool yearbookrailroad tracksreference to david lettermanmusic albumhigh school sweetheartsprom dressbreasts growingsocial consciousnessreference to tina turnertwo suitorspreppiesingle dadreference to lionel richieshermer illinois (See All)

Up In The Air (2009)
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Up In The Air (2009)

Ryan Bingham is a corporate downsizing expert whose cherished life on the road is threatened just as he is on the cusp of reaching ten million frequent flyer miles and just after he's met the frequent-traveler woman of his dreams.

Themes:
suicidemarriageinfidelityadulterydrinkingdrunkennessweddingmemoryextramarital affairtravelracismlonelinessunfaithfulnessdyingunemployment
Locations:
chicago illinoisbarbeachschoolchurchswimming poolhotelsnowairplaneboatairportelevatorroad tripmotelsan francisco california β€¦sex in an airplane (See All)
Characters:
father son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationshipdancerasianolder man younger woman relationshipemployer employee relationshipairplane stewardesssuicide by jumping off a bridge
Story:
athletebasketballfemale nuditybased on novelnudityinterviewdogbare chested malegunsex scenekissfemale rear nuditydancing β€¦photographpartytelephone callvoice over narrationcryingcell phonefoodmirrorcomputerdrinkbare buttrifletearsrunningf wordcandlemontageeatingfour word titlejourneyvanpilothotel roomcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebusinessmanfired from the jobchampagneon the roadsuitcaseflowersbusinessgymspeechsplit screenisolationmanagerlas vegas nevadacheating wifetwenty somethingapplausebreaking and enteringbuttcrying mancynicismbackpackjob interviewkaraokefeministmiami floridathirty somethingsnowingcorporationcapitalismwedding receptionengagement ringtext messagingearphoneshomecomingstereotypedetroit michiganeconomicsescalatorclimbing through a windowfalling into waterasthmacredit cardquitting a jobpassengerjetsan diego californiasushioverhead camera shotdallas texascross countryroadtripsuspendersmentor protege relationshipslide showluggagetitle appears in songtrolleyaerial photographyrecessionjumping off a bridgest. louis missouribusiness tripmotivational speakergooglerental carmilwaukee wisconsinadulteresscross country tripdownsizingco pilotfollowing a dreamarrested developmentpacking a suitcaseshoeshinewichita kansasemceetulsa oklahomapersuasionkansas city missourimentoringsatin blouseglobal economic crisis of 2008lawn gnomecardboard cut outmiami beach floridaomaha nebraskaamerican airlinesrap singerreference to charles lindberghtossing the wedding bouquetdes moines iowaefficiency expertanti feministcornell universitycrashing a partyjob terminationletter of recommendationmeetlone travelerpeople movergolden laborador (See All)

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The Dilemma (2011)
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The Dilemma (2011)

A man finds out that what you don't say to a friend is just as important as what you do is this story of how far you can bend a brotherly bond before it snaps. Since college, confirmed bachelor Ronny (Vaughn) and happily married Nick (James) have been through thick and thin. Now partners in an auto  β€¦design firm, the two pals are vying to land a dream project that would launch their company. Ronny's girlfriend, Beth (Connelly), and Nick's wife, Geneva (Ryder), are by their sides. But Ronny's world is turned upside down when he inadvertently sees Geneva out with another man and makes it his mission to get answers. As the amateur investigation dissolves into mayhem, he learns that Nick has a few secrets of his own. Now, with the clock ticking and pressure mounting on the biggest presentation of their careers, Ronny must decide what will happen if he reveals the truth to his best friend. (Read More)

Themes:
lovefriendshipinfidelityadulteryinvestigationunfaithfulness
Mood:
affection
Locations:
chicago illinoiscarofficeairplane trip
Characters:
husband wife relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbest friend
Story:
immaturitycollegetwo word titlefightdancingcameradrinksecretman with glassesconvertibleeavesdroppingrevelationchefpsychologistdriving a car β€¦black humorpeeping tomembarrassmentunfaithful wifeaquariumengagementmarital problemflighthockeyadulterous wifeanniversaryinsecuritydetroit michigandoubtfish tankcoca colaclumsinessmarital infidelityproposalexecutiveapple computerchevroletdigital cameragambling addictionsnoopingdeadlineinterventiondead fishdilemmaipadmuscle carhdtvhigh definitiondodgehockey gameanniversary partyfacial bruisefancy restaurantreference to nikola teslablackberrypimplewad of cashchicago blackhawksrestauranteurgambling problemchicago bearseavesdropperhigh definition televisioncaught eavesdroppingpoisonous plantfree ticketmarital anxietysmashed carapple ipad (See All)

Lilya 4-ever (2002) is one of the best movies like Hoop Dreams (1994)
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Lilya 4-ever (2002)

While waiting for her mothers reply to take her to the USA, Lilya idles the time away smoking, drinking and having fun with her, too, outcast friend Volodya. In time, the chance of a new life becomes non-existent; her life is going nowhere. Meeting a young man, she then finds a plane ticket in her h β€¦and and a new life in Sweden: a job, an apartment and prospects. All is not what it seems. There shall be work, there shall be housing and there shall be no escape. This is the stark, frank and disturbing vision of the life of a young victim of the underground sex trade and in all its tone of realism of abject poverty, despicable actions and of wanting to show that dreaming of a better life is not a crime but that life can shatter the illusion of a happy ending. (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent filmtragedy
Themes:
povertydeathfriendshipsuicidekidnappingrapemoneybetrayalghostescapetravelexploitationcommunismafterlife
Mood:
bleaknessdownward spiral
Locations:
nightclubairportrooftoprussia
Characters:
teenagerpolicefriendteenage girlprostitutefemale protagonistmotherpimpgo go dancerrussian abroadsex with a stranger
Period:
winter
Story:
basketballtwo word titlecharacter name in titlenumber in titleviolencesex scenecigarette smokingdancingpantiesbased on true storykissingsex in bedbeer β€¦prostitutioncleavagecandlename in titledeath of frienddrivingscantily clad femalepoint of viewjeansangeldeath of childbraceletdateisolationeuropeteenage sexundergroundflyingsexual abusesexual attractionslaveryloss of friendloss of loved onedenmarkrape victimteenage protagonistpassportsexual desiregrocery storetrappedshoppingdespairheavensexploitationswedengang rapefallinsultsocial workerbrushing teethdeath of loved onebenchwoman in bathtubabandoned buildinghuman traffickingshynessrunning awaymoney problemsblue pantiessex slavestaircaseabandonmentunited states16 year oldpartial female nudityteenage sexualityunderage sexunderage smokinggarbagepark benchwhite slaverytricksex with a minorchild abandonmentmiseryfast food restaurantabsent motherstarvingfleeingmcdonald's restaurantsexual pleasuresex traffickingolder man young girl relationshiptraffickingmissionary positionforced prostitutionmercedesapplying makeupchild prostitutionwoman smoking cigaretteteenage prostitutionreference to britney spearsbad mothersex slaverystarving childbumper cargirl man relationshipsex tradesocial criticismabandoned by motherchild suicidesexual exploitationdrive thrubirthday giftslow motion sequencepastiesjohnangel wingsglue sniffingtalking to a ghostwoman traffickingsexual orgasmabandoned childpost soviet russiamistaken for a prostituteair hockeycalling a woman a whorewhore mongermother abandons daughterslut shaminggiving someone a ride homeunpaid billadult actress playing minor girlbetter lifeoffering a ride (See All)

Born On The Fourth Of July (1989)
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Born On The Fourth Of July (1989)

The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.

Subgenre:
epicbased on autobiography
Themes:
friendshippoliticsdrunkennessmilitarywrestlingguiltchildhood
Mood:
high school
Locations:
new york citybarcemeterysmall townnightclubdeserttaxiwheelchairbaseballmexicobrothel
Characters:
father son relationshipmother son relationshipbrother brother relationshipbabycatholicmilitary officeramerican soldierself pityreligious mother
Period:
1970s1960s1950s
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