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10 Best Movies Like I Am MLK Jr.

If you loved I Am MLK Jr., we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Team Marco

Team Marco

2020★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to I Am MLK Jr. for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Marco, 12, is obsessed with his iPad and hardly leaves the house. But when his grandmother dies and his grandfather moves in, Marco's life is turned upside-down and he's forced...t...

#2
The Court Jester

The Court Jester

1955★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to I Am MLK Jr. for fans of Music. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A hapless carnival performer masquerades as the court jester as part of a plot against a usurper who has overthrown the rightful king of England....

#3
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse

Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse

2001★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to I Am MLK Jr. for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When a huge snowstorm leaves everyone stranded, Mickey and all of his guests at the House of Mouse, including Pooh, Belle, Snow White, Cinderella, Ariel and many more of his old an...

#4
My Friends Act III

My Friends Act III

1985★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to I Am MLK Jr. for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

This time the "amici" (friends) are just four: Necchi, Meandri, Mascetti and Sassaroli. Nevertheless they are older they still love to spend their time mainly organizing irresistib...

#5
Re-Births

Re-Births

2017★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to I Am MLK Jr. for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary film depicting five intimate portraits of migrants who fled their country of origin to seek refuge in France and find a space of freedom where they can fully experien...

#6
Boy

Boy

2004★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to I Am MLK Jr. for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Boy is the unsettling story of a young male prostitute, or Rent Boy, in a small rural town who learns the truth behind a hit and run accident which has killed a local girl. When th...