20 Movies Like 4 Brothers

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Training Day

Training Day
Training Day
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 74%
Metacritic: 69/100
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Runtime: 122 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 18 wins & 23 nominations total
Writer: David Ayer
Actors: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn
Language: English, Russian, Spanish, Korean, Greek
Country: United States
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“Training Day” is a crime thriller film about a rookie police officer who is paired with a corrupt and manipulative detective for a day, as they navigate the dangerous and morally ambiguous world of the Los Angeles Police Department.

Boyz n the Hood

Boyz n the Hood
Boyz n the Hood
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 96%
Metacritic: 76/100
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Runtime: 112 min
Genre: Crime, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 12 wins & 27 nominations total
Writer: John Singleton
Actors: Cuba Gooding Jr., Laurence Fishburne, Hudhail Al-Amir
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Boyz n the Hood” is a coming-of-age drama set in South Central Los Angeles that follows the lives of three young African American men as they navigate the challenges of growing up in a neighborhood plagued by gang violence and systemic inequality. Through their experiences, the film explores themes of friendship, family dynamics, and the harsh realities faced by marginalized communities.

Menace II Society

Menace II Society
Menace II Society
Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Metacritic: 76/100
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Runtime: 97 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Awards: 2 wins & 4 nominations
Writer: Allen Hughes, Albert Hughes, Tyger Williams
Actors: Tyrin Turner, Larenz Tate, June Kyoto Lu
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Menace II Society” is a gritty and unflinching portrayal of the lives of young African-American men growing up in the violent and impoverished neighborhoods of Los Angeles. The film follows the story of a young man named Caine, who navigates the challenges of gang life, drugs, and the consequences of his choices in a society plagued by violence and hopelessness.

Baby Boy

Baby Boy
Baby Boy
Internet Movie Database: 6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 71%
Metacritic: 55/100
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Runtime: 130 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
Awards: 1 win & 14 nominations
Writer: John Singleton
Actors: Alexsandra Wright, Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P. Henson
Language: English
Country: United States
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The movie Baby Boy follows the life of Jody, a young African American man living in South Central Los Angeles, as he navigates the challenges of adulthood, fatherhood, and his relationships with multiple women. It explores themes of masculinity, responsibility, and personal growth in the face of societal pressures and personal demons.

Juice

Juice
Juice
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 80%
Metacritic: 60/100
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Runtime: 95 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Awards: 1 nomination
Writer: Ernest R. Dickerson, Gerard Brown
Actors: Omar Epps, Tupac Shakur, Jermaine Hopkins
Language: English
Country: United States, United Kingdom
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The Juice movie is a 1992 American crime drama film that follows the lives of four African-American friends growing up in Harlem. As they navigate the pressures of their environment, their friendship becomes strained and they ultimately find themselves caught up in a web of violence and crime.

Set It Off

Set It Off
Set It Off
Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 70%
Metacritic: 62/100
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Runtime: 123 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Awards: 5 wins & 6 nominations
Writer: Takashi Bufford, Kate Lanier
Actors: Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Set It Off” is a crime thriller film that follows four African-American women who turn to robbing banks in order to escape poverty and injustice, but their actions have devastating consequences. The movie explores themes of friendship, desperation, and the consequences of societal inequality.

Dead Presidents

Dead Presidents
Dead Presidents
Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 49%
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Runtime: 119 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Awards: 2 nominations
Writer: Allen Hughes, Albert Hughes, Michael Henry Brown
Actors: Larenz Tate, Keith David, Chris Tucker
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Dead Presidents” is a 1995 crime drama film that follows the story of a young African American man who turns to crime after being disillusioned by the Vietnam War and struggles to find his place in society. The movie explores themes of race, poverty, and the impact of war on individuals and communities.

New Jack City

New Jack City
New Jack City
Internet Movie Database: 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 80%
Metacritic: 61/100
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Runtime: 97 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Awards: 1 win & 6 nominations
Writer: Thomas Lee Wright, Barry Michael Cooper
Actors: Wesley Snipes, Ice-T, Allen Payne
Language: English
Country: United States
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“New Jack City” is a crime drama film that follows the rise and fall of a drug lord named Nino Brown, as a dedicated police detective and his team work to bring him down. The movie explores the dangerous and violent world of drug trafficking and the impact it has on the community.

Above the Rim

Above the Rim
Above the Rim
Internet Movie Database: 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 50%
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Runtime: 96 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Sport
Awards: 1 nomination
Writer: Jeff Pollack, Benny Medina, Barry Michael Cooper
Actors: Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur, Leon
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Above the Rim” is a 1994 sports drama film that follows the story of a talented high school basketball player who becomes entangled in a web of crime and violence. As he navigates the pressures of the game and the dangerous streets of Harlem, he must make difficult choices that will determine his future.

Gridlock’d

Gridlock'd
Gridlock'd
Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 88%
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Runtime: 91 min
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Awards: 2 wins & 1 nomination
Writer: Vondie Curtis-Hall
Actors: Tupac Shakur, Tim Roth, Thandiwe Newton
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Gridlock’d” is a crime-comedy film about two friends, played by Tupac Shakur and Tim Roth, who navigate the bureaucratic obstacles of the healthcare system while trying to detoxify from drugs and solve a murder they accidentally witnessed. The movie explores their desperate and often humorous attempts to find help and escape the cycle of addiction and violence.

Belly

Belly
Belly
Internet Movie Database: 6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 23%
Metacritic: 36/100
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Runtime: 96 min
Genre: Crime, Drama
Awards: 1 nomination
Writer: Anthony Bodden, Nas, Hype Williams
Actors: Nas, DMX, Taral Hicks
Language: English
Country: United States
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The movie “Belly” is a crime drama that follows the lives of two friends, Tommy and Sincere, as they navigate the dangerous world of drug dealing and street life in New York City. The film explores themes of loyalty, redemption, and the consequences of their choices.

South Central

South Central
South Central
Internet Movie Database: 6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 75%
Metacritic: 64/100
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Runtime: 98 min
Genre: Crime, Drama
Awards: 3 nominations
Writer: Stephen Milburn Anderson, Donald Bakeer
Actors: Glenn Plummer, Byron Minns, Lexie Bigham
Language: English
Country: United States
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“South Central” is a 1992 crime drama film that follows the story of a reformed gang member who tries to protect his son from getting involved in the same dangerous lifestyle he once led. It explores themes of redemption, family bonds, and the cycle of violence in South Central Los Angeles.

Colors

Colors
Colors
Internet Movie Database: 6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 77%
Metacritic: 66/100
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Runtime: 120 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Awards: 1 win & 1 nomination
Writer: Michael Schiffer, Richard Di Lello
Actors: Sean Penn, Robert Duvall, Maria Conchita Alonso
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States
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The Colors movie is a crime drama that follows two police officers, one veteran and one rookie, as they navigate the gang-ridden streets of Los Angeles and try to maintain order amidst escalating violence and racial tension.

American Gangster

American Gangster
American Gangster
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 81%
Metacritic: 76/100
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Runtime: 157 min
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 12 wins & 38 nominations total
Writer: Steven Zaillian, Mark Jacobson
Actors: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Language: English, Thai, Spanish
Country: United States, United Kingdom
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“American Gangster” is a crime drama film based on the true story of Frank Lucas, a Harlem drug lord in the 1970s. The movie explores Lucas’ rise to power and his eventual downfall as he becomes the target of an ambitious detective determined to bring him to justice.

Blood In Blood Out

Blood In, Blood Out
Blood In, Blood Out
Internet Movie Database: 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 62%
Metacritic: 47/100
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Runtime: 180 min
Genre: Crime, Drama
Awards: 1 win & 1 nomination
Writer: Ross Thomas, Jimmy Santiago Baca, Jeremy Iacone
Actors: Damian Chapa, Jesse Borrego, Benjamin Bratt
Language: English, Spanish, Arabic
Country: United States
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“Blood In Blood Out” is a crime drama film that follows the lives of three Chicano cousins from East Los Angeles as they navigate the complexities of gang life, family loyalty, and personal redemption. The movie explores themes of identity, brotherhood, and the consequences of choices made in a world filled with violence and betrayal.

Menace II Society

Menace II Society
Menace II Society
Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Metacritic: 76/100
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Runtime: 97 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Awards: 2 wins & 4 nominations
Writer: Allen Hughes, Albert Hughes, Tyger Williams
Actors: Tyrin Turner, Larenz Tate, June Kyoto Lu
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Menace II Society” is a 1993 American crime drama film that follows the story of a young man named Caine, growing up in South Central Los Angeles, as he navigates the dangerous and violent world of gangs, drugs, and crime. The movie explores the harsh realities of urban life and the consequences of choices made in a society plagued by poverty, violence, and systemic injustice.

Paid in Full

Paid in Full
Paid in Full
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 53%
Metacritic: 49/100
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Runtime: 97 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Awards: 1 nomination
Writer: Azie Faison Jr., Austin Phillips, Matthew Cirulnick
Actors: Mekhi Phifer, Wood Harris, Chi McBride
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Paid in Full” is a crime drama film that follows the rise and fall of three friends who become involved in the drug trade in Harlem during the 1980s. As they navigate the dangerous world of drugs and money, their loyalty and ambitions are tested, leading to tragic consequences.

The Departed

The Departed
The Departed
Internet Movie Database: 8.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Metacritic: 85/100
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Runtime: 151 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Awards: Won 4 Oscars. 99 wins & 141 nominations total
Writer: William Monahan, Alan Mak, Felix Chong
Actors: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson
Language: English, Cantonese
Country: United States, Hong Kong
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“The Departed” is a crime thriller that follows the story of an undercover cop who infiltrates a Boston gang while a mole from the gang infiltrates the police force. As both sides race to uncover the other’s identity, tensions rise and loyalties are tested, leading to a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

The Town

The Town
The Town
Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Metacritic: 74/100
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Runtime: 125 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 9 wins & 46 nominations total
Writer: Peter Craig, Ben Affleck, Aaron Stockard
Actors: Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm
Language: English
Country: United States
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“The Town” is a crime thriller film about a group of bank robbers from Charlestown, Boston, who find themselves in a dangerous situation when one of them falls in love with a bank manager they previously kidnapped during a heist.”

A Bronx Tale

A Bronx Tale
A Bronx Tale
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 97%
Metacritic: 80/100
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Runtime: 121 min
Genre: Crime, Drama
Awards: 1 win & 4 nominations
Writer: Chazz Palminteri
Actors: Robert De Niro, Chazz Palminteri, Lillo Brancato
Language: English, Italian
Country: United States
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“A Bronx Tale” is a coming-of-age drama set in the 1960s, following a young Italian-American boy torn between the influence of his working-class father and a local mafia boss. It explores themes of loyalty, family, and the choices one must make to navigate the complexities of life in the Bronx.

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