Movies Like White Lightnin'

If you liked White Lightnin' (2009), a drama and thriller movie directed by Dominic Murphy, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Black Snake Moan (2006)
★ 6.8/10Also drama
A God-fearing bluesman takes to a wild young woman who, as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, is looking everywhere for love, but never quite finding it.
2
Tyler Perry's Divorce in the Black (2024)
★ 7.3/10Also drama and thriller
Ava, a young bank professional is devastated when her husband Dallas abandons a marriage she is determined to fight for until fate intervenes, revealing Dallas' wicked deeds that have trashed their marriage, and once…
3
Bunraku (2010)
★ 5.8/10Also thriller and drama
In a world with no guns, a mysterious drifter, a bartender and a young samurai plot revenge against a ruthless leader and his army of thugs, headed by nine diverse and deadly assassins.
4
Acts of Vengeance (2017)
★ 6/10Also thriller and drama
A fast-talking lawyer transforms his body and takes a vow of silence, not to be broken until he finds out who killed his wife and daughter and has his revenge.
5
Line of Duty (2019)
★ 5.9/10Also thriller
Frank Penny is a disgraced cop looking for a shot at redemption. When the police chief's 11-year-old daughter is abducted, Frank goes rogue to try and save her. But to find the girl, Frank will need the help of Ava…
6
Savage Salvation (2022)
★ 6.1/10Also thriller
Newly engaged Shelby John and Ruby Red want a fresh start after their struggles with addiction, but when Shelby discovers his beloved Ruby dead on their porch, he embarks on a vengeful killing spree of the dealers who…
7
The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain (2021)
★ 7.2/10Also thriller and drama
Based on the true story of the events that led to the death of Kenneth Chamberlain Sr., an elderly African American veteran with bipolar disorder, who was killed during a conflict with police officers who were…
8
Shot Caller (2017)
★ 7/10Also drama and thriller
A newly-released prison gangster is forced by the leaders of his gang to orchestrate a major crime with a brutal rival gang on the streets of Southern California.
9
Coffy (1973)
★ 6.6/10Also thriller and drama
After her younger sister gets involved in drugs and is severely injured by contaminated heroin, a nurse sets out on a mission of vengeance and vigilante justice, killing drug dealers, pimps, and mobsters who cross her…
10
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
★ 8.1/10Also drama
After seven months have passed without a culprit in her daughter's murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move, painting three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at Bill Willoughby, the…
11
The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (2004)
★ 5.8/10Also drama
Young Jeremiah lives in a stable environment with loving foster parents until the day his troubled mother, Sarah, returns to claim him. Jeremiah becomes swept up in his mother's dangerous world of drugs, seedy hotels…
12
Crown Vic (2019)
★ 6.2/10Also drama
One memorable night in the life of veteran patrol officer Ray Mandel and his trainee, ambitious rookie cop Nick Holland in the LAPD's Olympic Division. With two cop killers on the loose and hunting for more targets…
13
King of New York (1990)
★ 6.8/10Also thriller
A former drug lord returns from prison determined to wipe out all his competition and distribute the profits of his operations to New York's poor and lower classes in this stylish and ultra violent modern twist on…
14
Foxfire (1996)
★ 6/10Also drama and thriller
The story of five teenage girls who form an unlikely bond after beating up a teacher who has sexually harassed them. They build a solid friendship but their wild ways begin to get out of control.
15
Harry Brown (2009)
★ 6.8/10Also thriller and drama
An elderly ex-serviceman and widower looks to avenge his best friend's murder by doling out his own form of justice.
16
Death Wish (1974)
★ 6.9/10Also drama
After his wife is murdered by street punks, a pacifistic New York City architect becomes a one-man vigilante squad, prowling the streets for would-be muggers after dark.
17
Desperation Road (2023)
★ 6.6/10Also thriller and drama
Ex-con Russell Gaines is attempting to rebuild his life with the help of his father, Mitchell. However, the arrival of Maben sends his new life into chaos, leading the pair to go on the run - as their violent pasts…
18
No Mercy (1986)
★ 5.8/10Also thriller and drama
An unconventional undercover Chicago cop and his partner are recruited to commit the murder of a New Orleans criminal kingpin.
19
All That Jazz (1979)
★ 7.5/10Also drama
Joe Gideon is at the top of the heap, one of the most successful directors and choreographers in musical theater. But he can feel his world slowly collapsing around him - his obsession with work has almost destroyed…
20
The Chase (1966)
★ 7.1/10Also drama
The escape of Bubber Reeves from prison affects the inhabitants of a small Southern town.