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10 Best Movies Like Malcolm X: Make It Plain

If you loved Malcolm X: Make It Plain, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

#1
Avalon High

Avalon High

2011★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Malcolm X: Make It Plain for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Elaine "Ellie" Harrison has just moved from Minnesota to Annapolis, Maryland while her parents take a year-long sabbatical to continue their medieval studies in nearby Washington D...

#2
The Gruffalo's Child

The Gruffalo's Child

2011★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Malcolm X: Make It Plain for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A follow up to the 2009 animated feature and adapted from the childrens' book by Julia Donaldson and Alex Scheffler. The Gruffalo's child explores the deep dark wood in search of ...

#3
Groot's Pursuit

Groot's Pursuit

2022★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Malcolm X: Make It Plain for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Groot investigates a spooky noise that’s been haunting the Quadrant, which leads to an intense dance off....

#4
A

A

2017★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Malcolm X: Make It Plain for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A young alcoholic ambient musician locks himself in his apartment on a dangerous seven day bender as he attempts to finish his upcoming album....

#5
Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale

Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale

2010★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Malcolm X: Make It Plain for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Barbie, a popular actress on a sabbatical, learns that her fashion designer aunt Millicent has sold her business to a rival. With the help of a few magical beings, Barbie steps in ...

#6
After Ever Happy

After Ever Happy

2022★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Malcolm X: Make It Plain for fans of Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

As a shocking truth about a couple's families emerges, the two lovers discover they are not so different from each other. Tessa is no longer the sweet, simple, good girl she was wh...