20 Movies Like Belly

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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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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 amass wealth and power, their loyalty is tested, leading to betrayal and tragic consequences.

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 urban drama that follows the life of a young man named Caine, who navigates the dangerous and violent streets of South Central Los Angeles while facing the pressures of poverty, crime, and the consequences of his choices.”

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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Juice is a 1992 crime drama film that follows the lives of four friends in Harlem as they navigate the challenges of adolescence, friendship, and the pursuit of power and respect in their neighborhood. When they become involved in a robbery that escalates into a murder, their loyalty and trust are tested, leading to a tragic and violent climax.

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 set in New York City during the crack epidemic of the 1980s. It follows a drug lord named Nino Brown and a determined detective named Scotty Appleton as they engage in a deadly cat-and-mouse game to bring down the drug empire.

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, following the lives of three friends as they navigate the challenges of growing up in a neighborhood plagued by gang violence and systemic oppression. The film explores themes of friendship, family dynamics, and the struggle for survival amidst the harsh realities of inner-city life.

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 1996 crime thriller film about four friends who turn to bank robbery as a means to escape their challenging lives, but ultimately find themselves in a dangerous and tragic situation.”

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 film that follows the story of a young African-American man who turns to a life of crime after returning from the Vietnam War. The movie explores themes of racial inequality, poverty, and the impact of war on individuals and communities.

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 a talented high school basketball player torn between loyalty to his troubled friend and his own dreams of making it to the NBA. As he navigates the pressures of street life and basketball, he must make difficult choices that will ultimately shape his future.

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 about a man named Bobby Johnson who, after being released from prison, tries to rebuild his life and protect his son from the dangers of gang violence in South Central Los Angeles.”

Friday

Friday
Friday
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Metacritic: 54/100
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Runtime: 91 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Awards: 1 win & 5 nominations
Writer: Ice Cube, DJ Pooh
Actors: Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Friday” is a comedy film that follows the misadventures of two friends, Craig and Smokey, as they navigate a day filled with neighborhood drama, drug dealers, and outrageous encounters. The movie explores their humorous and often chaotic experiences over the course of a single Friday in South Central Los Angeles.

Harlem Nights

Harlem Nights
Harlem Nights
Internet Movie Database: 6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 26%
Metacritic: 16/100
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Runtime: 116 min
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 2 nominations total
Writer: Eddie Murphy
Actors: Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Harlem Nights” is a 1989 comedy film written, directed by and starring Eddie Murphy. It follows the story of a nightclub owner in Harlem who must defend his business against a ruthless gangster while navigating the underground world of illegal gambling in the 1930s.

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 film based on the true story of Frank Lucas, a Harlem drug lord in the 1970s who smuggles heroin into the United States from Vietnam. The movie follows the rise and fall of Lucas, as well as the efforts of a dedicated detective, Richie Roberts, to bring him down.

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 that follows a rookie police officer who is assigned to spend a day with a corrupt and unpredictable narcotics detective. As they navigate the dangerous streets of Los Angeles, the officer is exposed to the dark realities of police corruption and moral ambiguity.

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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“Baby Boy” is a coming-of-age drama that follows the life of Jody, a young man living in South Central Los Angeles, as he navigates the challenges of adulthood, relationships, and fatherhood while struggling to leave behind his immature ways and find his place in the world.

The Wood

The Wood
The Wood
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 61%
Metacritic: 52/100
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Runtime: 106 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Awards: 1 win & 7 nominations
Writer: Rick Famuyiwa, Todd Boyd
Actors: Elayn J. Taylor, Omar Epps, Richard T. Jones
Language: English
Country: United States
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“The Wood” is a coming-of-age comedy-drama film that follows three childhood friends from Inglewood, California, as they navigate through various challenges and milestones in their lives, including love, friendship, and growing up. The movie explores their experiences and memories as they prepare for the wedding of one of the friends, reflecting on their journey from adolescence to adulthood.

Poetic Justice

Poetic Justice
Poetic Justice
Internet Movie Database: 6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 34%
Metacritic: 51/100
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Runtime: 109 min
Genre: Drama, Romance
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 5 nominations total
Writer: John Singleton
Actors: Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Regina King
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Poetic Justice” is a 1993 drama film directed by John Singleton. It follows the journey of a young woman named Justice as she embarks on a road trip with her friends, finding solace and healing through poetry after a tragic event in her life.

Hustle & Flow

Hustle
Hustle
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
Metacritic: 68/100
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Runtime: 117 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sport
Awards: 1 win & 9 nominations
Writer: Taylor Materne, Will Fetters
Actors: Adam Sandler, Queen Latifah, Juancho Hernangomez
Language: English, Serbian, Spanish
Country: United States
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“Hustle & Flow” is a 2005 drama film that follows the story of a Memphis pimp named DJay who aspires to become a successful rapper. With the help of his friends, he navigates the challenges of the music industry in pursuit of his dreams.

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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“Colors” is a 1988 crime drama film that follows two police officers, one seasoned and one rookie, as they navigate the violent and racially charged gang culture of Los Angeles. The movie explores the complexities of their partnership and the challenges they face in maintaining law and order in a divided city.

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 1997 crime-comedy film that follows the story of two friends, played by Tupac Shakur and Tim Roth, who are trying to navigate the bureaucracy of the healthcare system in order to get drug rehabilitation treatment after their friend overdoses. As they face numerous obstacles and setbacks, they find themselves caught in a web of corruption and violence.

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