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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
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...

#2
State of Grace

State of Grace

1990★ 7.0

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

Hell's Kitchen, New York. Terry Noonan returns home after a ten-year absence. He soon reconnects with Jackie, a childhood friend and member of the Irish mob, and rekindles his love...

#3
Made in Britain

Made in Britain

1983★ 7.0

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

After being sent to a detention centre, a teenage skinhead clashes with the social workers who want to conform him to the status quo....

#4
Caged

Caged

1950★ 7.1

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

A single mistake puts a 19-year old girl behind bars, where she experiences the terrors and torments of women in prison....

#5
Martha Marcy May Marlene

Martha Marcy May Marlene

2011★ 6.6

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

After several years of living with a cult, Martha finally escapes and calls her estranged sister, Lucy, for help. Martha finds herself at the quiet Connecticut home Lucy shares wit...

#6
Ken Park

Ken Park

2003★ 6.0

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

Teen skater Ken Park (nicknamed Krap Nek; his name spelled and pronounced backward) kills himself at a Visalia skate park; his death bookends the lives of four other young people w...

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