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Movies like Black on Black (2007)

The best movies like Black on Black (2007) are Porno (2019), Tongues Untied (1990) and Shame (2011). If Black on Black hooked you, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Porno (2019)

    When a group of naive teens working at a movie theater in a small Christian town discover a mysterious film hidden in its basement, they unleash an alluring succubus who gives them a sex education…written in blood.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. Tongues Untied (1990)

    Marlon Riggs, with assistance from other gay Black men, especially poet Essex Hemphill, celebrates Black men loving Black men as a revolutionary act. The film intercuts footage of Hemphill reciting his poetry, Riggs telling the story of his growing up, scenes of men in social intercourse and dance, and various comic riffs, including a visit to the "Institute of Snap!thology," where men take lessons in how to snap their fingers: the sling snap, the point snap, the diva snap.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. Shame (2011)

    Brandon, a thirty-something man living in New York, eludes intimacy with women but feeds his deepest desires with a compulsive addiction to sex. When his younger sister temporarily moves into his apartment, stirring up bitter memories of their shared painful past, Brandon's life, like his fragile mind, gets out of control.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. King Cobra (2016)

    It’s 2006, YouTube is in its infancy, and internet porn is still behind a paywall. Taking the stage name Brent Corrigan, a fresh-faced, wannabe adult video performer is molded into a star by Stephen, a closeted gay porn mogul who runs the skin flick empire Cobra Video from his seemingly ordinary suburban home.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  5. Barely Legal (2003)

    Teenager Deacon works at a video shop, and his buddies, Fred and Matt, sell the bootleg porno films he acquires. Deacon gets fired, but the pals have the bright idea of filming their own Internet porn flick in order to make money and become more popular at school. Hijinks ensue as they cast and create their movie, but porn industry player Vic Ramalot grows jealous of their burgeoning success and tries to put a stop to the project.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  6. Force of Evil (1950)

    Lawyer Joe Morse wants to consolidate all the small-time numbers racket operators into one big powerful operation. But his elder brother Leo is one of these small-time operators who wants to stay that way, preferring not to deal with the gangsters who dominate the big-time.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. Get Carter (1971)

    Jack Carter is a small-time hood working in London. When word reaches him of his brother's death, he travels to Newcastle to attend the funeral. Refusing to accept the police report of suicide, Carter seeks out his brother’s friends and acquaintances to learn who murdered his sibling and why.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. Crips and Bloods: Made in America (2009)

    With a first-person look at the notorious Crips and Bloods, this film examines the conditions that have lead to decades of devastating gang violence among young African Americans growing up in South Los Angeles.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. Underworld U.S.A. (1961)

    A bitter young man sets out to get back at the gangsters who murdered his father.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. Don Jon (2013)

    A New Jersey guy dedicated to his family, friends, and church, develops unrealistic expectations from watching porn and works to find happiness and intimacy with his potential true love.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. The Krays (1990)

    Twins Ronnie and Reggie Kray are raised in east London, under the influence of their hateful but doting mother Violet. As they grow up, Ronnie's violent nature takes over, and Reggie follows his brother's lead. The two become notorious crime lords who rule over the East End club scene. But at the height of their power, the brothers veer into different lives, giving the older crime bosses a chance to reclaim what the Krays took from them.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. The Face Behind the Mask (1941)

    A kindly, enthusiastic, newly-arrived American immigrant from Hungary is forced to turn to a life of crime after his face is badly disfigured in a hotel fire.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. Horrible Bosses 2 (2014)

    Dale, Kurt and Nick decide to start their own business but things don't go as planned because of a slick investor, prompting the trio to pull off a harebrained and misguided kidnapping scheme.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. Preaching to the Perverted (1997)

    A computer wizard infiltrates a London sex club to get evidence for a shutdown, but falls for the proprietress.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. Looking for Richard (1996)

    Al Pacino's deeply-felt rumination on Shakespeare's significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an in-depth analysis of "Richard III."

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988)

    Jack Spade returns from the army in his old ghetto neighbourhood when his brother, June Bug, dies. Jack declares war on Mr. Big, powerful local crimelord. His army is led by John Slade, his childhood idol who used to fight bad guys in the 70s.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask (1972)

    A collection of seven vignettes, which each address a question concerning human sexuality. From aphrodisiacs to sexual perversion to the mystery of the male orgasm, characters like a court jester, a doctor, a queen and a journalist adventure through lab experiments and game shows, all seeking answers to common questions that many would never ask.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. American Wedding (2003)

    With high school a distant memory, Jim and Michelle are getting married — and in a hurry, since Jim's grandmother is sick and wants to see him walk down the aisle — prompting Stifler to throw the ultimate bachelor party. And Jim's dad is reliable as ever, doling out advice no one wants to hear.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. X-Rated: The Greatest Adult Movies of All Time (2015)

    The evolution of adult cinema through the most influential films in history, a journey that begins in the 1970s and ends nowadays. An in-depth analysis of the success of the most prestigious erotic films, their impact on industry and society, and their influence on cinema and contemporary culture.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. Black Caesar (1973)

    Raised in Harlem, Tommy Gibbs becomes a successful mob boss but he clashes with the rival Mafia and his old enemy, dirty cop McKinney.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  21. Title 18 (2022)

    An experimental short film made as part of a multi-media triptych, originally screened alongside a fashion collection and an art-installation. Drawing from Papa Yorick’s (Director and fashion designer) thesis “Men Are My Cumrag”, the film reenacts eight mainstay gay porn scripts, incorporating and parodying tropes and clichés, that explore masculine identities within the gay porn industry, through a satirical and critical lens.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  22. Straight Guy Watches Gay Porn for the First Time (2026)

    When Janek, a straight Polish guy watches gay porn for the first time, his world is turned upside down. Battling with unsettling new thoughts, he is put into a journey of self-discovery.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  23. Tips (2016)

    Mario (Thiago Cazado) is in debt. To pay the bills, he displays the body on a famous porn site.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  24. Without a Mom (2011)

    Two gay dads fumble to provide their straight son with meaningful support after the loss of his first real love.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  25. The Fall of Communism as Seen in Gay Pornography (1998)

    Every image in The Fall of Communism as Seen in Gay Pornography comes from gay erotic videos produced in Eastern Europe since the introduction of capitalism. The video provides a glimpse of young men responding to the pressures of an unfamiliar world, one in which money, power and sex are now connected.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  26. Mondo Homo: A Study of French Gay Porn in the '70s (2014)

    Between 1975 and 1983 a new kind of film could be seen in French cinema : home-grown gay pornography. The films were shot in 16mm and most of them were passed and given certificates by the CNC (National Cinema Centre). They were screened in a small number of Parisian cinemas dedicated to gay pornographic films : Le Dragon, La Marotte and Le Hollywood Boulevard as well as several in the provinces. They were essentially the work of three production companies : Les Films de La Troïka (Norbert Terry), AMT Productions (Anne-Marie Tensi) and Les Films du Vertbois (principally Jacques Scandelari). The genre met an untimely end with the advent of video, the last being made in 1983 "Mon ami, mon amour (My friend, my lover)". Since then, gay pornography has not been screened in French cinemas. This film is the result of five years of painstaking research and investigation. It features extensive interviews with the directors and actors illustrated by numerous extracts from their films.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  27. Bulgarian Lovers (2003)

    Graying Spaniard Daniel has a healthy budget for indulging in the finer things in life. Daniel's favorite luxury is playing sponsor to younger men amid the lights and sights of Madrid's gay club scene. After Daniel shares a night with handsome Bulgarian emigre Kyril, he finds himself consumed with an insatiable lust for the charismatic foreigner. But, as their relationship takes shape, Daniel's latest conquest reveals his own manipulative tendencies.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  28. Beautiful Beings (2022)

    A teenage boy, raised by a mother who considers herself psychic, takes a bullied kid into his group of violent misfits. As the group’s troubles escalate toward life-threatening situations, an inner voice awakens in the boy and, with the help of his mother and his new friend, he manages to find his own path.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

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  29. Seeing Heaven (2011)

    A beautiful young escort suffers from trip-like dreams he doesn't understand. These visions are shared by his clients, both scaring and exciting them.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  30. Hustler White (1996)

    Reminiscent of Sunset Boulevard, the action is transposed from the silver screen's old backlots to contemporary male prostitution and the pornographic industry.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Black on Black?

The closest matches to Black on Black are Porno (2019), Tongues Untied (1990) and Shame (2011). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Black on Black?

Start with Porno (2019), the closest match to Black on Black.

What is the highest-rated movie like Black on Black?

Shame (2011), rated 6.9/10 by 3,569 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Black on Black?

Straight Guy Watches Gay Porn for the First Time (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Black on Black?

Yes: Porno (2019), Tongues Untied (1990) and Shame (2011).

How are movies similar to Black on Black chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Black on Black, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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