Movies and TvShows featuring "blaxploitation" theme.

A nerdy high school student named Alvin Johnson is determined to improve his social status. He makes a deal with Paris Morgan, the most popular girl in school, to pretend to be her boyfriend for a month. However, Alvin soon realizes that popularity and money can't buy true happiness, and he learns valuable lessons about friendship and being true to oneself.

After gaining superhuman strength and unbreakable skin from a failed experiment, Luke Cage becomes a hero for hire in Harlem, fighting against crime and corruption.

Sanford and Son is a comedy series set in an African-American neighborhood in Watts, Los Angeles. The show follows Fred Sanford, a junk dealer, and his adult son Lamont as they navigate the ups and downs of their family business. With witty wisecracks and laugh-out-loud moments, Sanford and Son explores the dynamic relationship between a father and son as they hatch get-rich-quick schemes and deal with the challenges of running a business.

A series of eerie events thrusts an unlikely trio onto the trail of a nefarious government conspiracy in this pulpy mystery caper. Fontaine, a neighborhood drug dealer, wakes up unharmed after being killed by a rival. He, along with Slick Charles and Yo-Yo, begins investigating the incident and discovers a government-backed lab performing experiments on the local Black population. Realizing he is an artificial clone controlled by Nixon, Fontaine decides to stand up against these institutional overlords for his neighborhood.

Black Dynamite is an animated TV show that parodies blaxploitation films. It follows the adventures of Black Dynamite, a former CIA agent and kung fu master, as he fights crime and injustice in the 1970s.

The PJs is a stop-motion animated sitcom that follows the lives of the diverse residents living in a public housing project. The show uses humor to address serious social issues such as racism, poverty, and prejudice. Through the lens of comedy, it offers a satirical commentary on inner-city life and explores the challenges faced by the African-American community.

Girls Trip is a comedy movie about a group of lifelong friends who travel to New Orleans for the Essence Music Festival. During the trip, they rediscover their sisterhoods and have unforgettable adventures.

In 1960s Harlem, Tommy Gibbs is a young boy who witnesses the murder of his father by a local mobster. Years later, he grows up to become a powerful criminal known as the Black Godfather, and takes over the criminal underworld with his ruthless tactics. However, as he gains more power, he also becomes a target for rival gangs and corrupt cops. Tommy must use his intelligence and resourcefulness to survive and protect his empire.

A rookie cop in Detroit witnesses a murder committed by corrupt police officers. She becomes the target of the officers and must go on the run to expose the truth.

Coffy, a nurse in Los Angeles, becomes a vigilante after her sister is hospitalized from a drug overdose. She takes on the organized crime and corrupt politicians to seek justice. As she fights her way through violence and bloodshed, she faces personal struggles and dark secrets that threaten her mission.

SuperFly is a stylish remake of the classic blaxploitation film. It follows the story of Youngblood Priest, a drug dealer who wants to make one last big score before getting out of the game. As he navigates the dangerous underworld of Atlanta, Georgia, he must deal with corrupt cops, rival drug dealers, and betrayal. With a mix of action, crime, and thriller elements, SuperFly is a fast-paced and suspenseful movie.

Coonskin is a dark and controversial animated crime film that follows the story of three African American characters who get involved in organized crime and face racism and social issues. The film uses satire and symbolism to explore race relations and stereotypes, while also containing elements of blaxploitation.

In New York City, a drug lord named Nino Brown and a detective named Scotty Appleton become locked in a battle as Nino's empire grows. Scotty goes undercover to try and bring Nino down, leading to a dangerous and thrilling game of cat and mouse.

When a young martial artist named Leroy Green is targeted by a ruthless gang in Harlem, he embarks on a journey to become the greatest fighter in the world and protect his community.

Calvin and his team at the Barbershop face challenges including gentrification, competition, and politics, while also building friendships and finding love.

Never Die Alone is a neo-noir crime film that follows a drug kingpin, King David, as he seeks revenge and retribution. The story is told in a nonlinear timeline, with flashbacks revealing King David's past and the events that led to his downfall. The film explores themes of organized crime, gunfights, manhunts, and street shootouts, all set in the gritty urban setting of New York City and Los Angeles.

Car Wash follows the lives of the workers at a Los Angeles car wash, including their humorous interactions and challenges they face on a daily basis. The film combines comedy, drama, and romance, providing a diverse and entertaining portrayal of life at the car wash. Amidst the backdrop of a robbery and various personal struggles, the employees navigate through their ups and downs while embracing their unique personalities.

Foxy Brown, a black woman seeking revenge after her boyfriend is shot and killed by a drug syndicate, infiltrates their organization and takes down their operation one by one.

In The Big Doll House, a group of women find themselves in a brutal and corrupt prison. They must band together and fight against their sadistic captors in order to survive and escape.

Paid in Full follows the story of Ace, a young man from Harlem, who enters the dangerous world of drug trafficking and becomes a powerful gangster. As his empire grows, so does the danger and betrayal that threatens to bring him down.