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10 Best Movies Like American History X

If you loved American History X, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Boulevard Nights

Boulevard Nights

1979★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to American History X for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Raymond Avila is an ex-gang member trying to build a future. His kid brother Chuco is a sullen low-rider still caught up in the life. Despite their differences, their family bond i...

#2
Where Hands Touch

Where Hands Touch

2018★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to American History X for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Germany, 1944. Leyna, the 15-year old daughter of a white German mother and a black African father, meets Lutz, a compassionate member of the Hitler Youth whose father is a promine...

#3
The Color Purple

The Color Purple

1985★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to American History X for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marrie...

#4
American Me

American Me

1992★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to American History X for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

During his 18 years in Folsom Prison, street-gang leader Santana rules over all the drug-and-murder activities behind bars. Upon his release, Santana goes back to his old neighborh...

#5
South Central

South Central

1992★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to American History X for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

During a 10-year sentence for murdering the leader of a rival South Central Los Angeles gang, Bobby Johnson finds religion and rehabilitation with the help of Muslim inmate Ali. Up...

#6
He Got Game

He Got Game

1998★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to American History X for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A basketball player's father must try to convince him to go to a college so he can get a shorter prison sentence....

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