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The Hijra (2015)
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Original name: Guru Bangsa Tjokroaminoto
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Indonesia
Duration: 161 min.
Story:
In 1912, Javanese activist Omar Said Tjokroaminoto co-founds the Sarekat Islam party to fight injustices of the Dutch East Indies' colonial regime.
Style:
political, historical drama, serious, inspirational, costume drama, patriotic, educational, indonesian, period drama, political drama ...
Plot:
biopic, colonialism, activism, leader, nationalism, resistance, oppression, social justice, male protagonist, identity, national hero, village, fight, heroes, teacher, life, politics, career, house, job, legend, freedom, community, government, based on real people
Time:
1910s, year 1912, 20th century
Place:
indonesia
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Most similar movies to The Hijra
The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out inspirational, serious, political and emotional films with plots about biopic, politics, leadership, resistance, colonialism, sacrifice and activism mostly in Drama, Biography and History genres. Some movies like The Hijra: The Clerics (2013), The Enlightener (2010), Buya Hamka Vol. 1 (2023), Gie (2005), Hamka & Siti Raham Vol. 2 (2023). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Action, Biography, Drama, History
Country: Indonesia
Duration: 136 min.
Story:
It follows the struggle of clerics to keep Islam alive during the Japanese invasion of Indonesia in 1942.
Style:
serious, bleak, historical drama, patriotic, political ...
Plot:
biopic, islam, religion, resistance, japanese occupation, colonialism, nationalism, struggle, sacrifice, heroism, spirituality, religious education ...
Time:
1940s, 20th century
Place:
indonesia, asia
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Indonesia
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
Returning from Mecca, Darwis changes his name to Ahmad Dahlan as he is disturbed by the trend of Islamic laws in his society; that borders on heresy, Syrik (polytheism), and Bid’ah (wrong innovation). Using a compass, he proves that the direction ...
Style:
inspirational, indonesian
Plot:
muslim, national hero, education, biopic, religious, wife, boarding school, school, teacher, student, community, love ...
Time:
1900s, year 1912, year 1914, 1910s, 20th century
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77%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Indonesia
Duration: 106 min.
Story:
Discover the life of renowned Muslim scholar Buya Hamka, from his humble West Sumatra origins to his political achievements.
Style:
political, period piece, indonesian, period drama
Plot:
journalist, national hero, activist, biopic, politics, religious, husband wife relationship, school teacher, father son relationship, affection, skin, book ...
Time:
year 1942, 1920s, 20th century, 1930s, 1940s ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Indonesia
Duration: 147 min.
Story:
Gie is a 2005 Indonesian film directed by Riri Riza. The film tells the story of Soe Hok Gie, a graduate from University of Indonesia who is known as an activist and nature lover. The film is based on a diary Catatan Seorang Demonstran written by ...
Style:
realistic, captivating, serious, political, indonesian ...
Plot:
idealism, teen rebel, love triangle, power struggle, demonstration, campus, political activist, university, lgbt, gay subtext, activist, biopic ...
Time:
60s, 1950s, 20th century, year 1959, year 1969 ...
Place:
southeast asia, indonesia, bali
Similarity:
58%
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Indonesia
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
Siti Raham loyally supported Buya Hamka when he fought for independence and preached. Especially when Hamka was desperate because he was living in prison, Siti Raham continued to support him with sincerity. Thanks to Siti Raham's support, Hamka ...
Style:
political, indonesian, period drama
Plot:
national hero, politics, religious, activist, biopic, journalist, school teacher, funeral, wife, jail, river, blood ...
Time:
year 1943, year 1972, year 1970, year 1975, year 1966 ...
Similarity:
57%
Genre: Biography, History
Country: India
Duration: 197 min.
Story:
The movie tells the story of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, known mainly for his contributions in shaping the Constitution of India, as the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constituent Assembly. He dedicated his life to fight against the evils ...
Style:
historical drama, inspirational, serious, period piece, educational ...
Plot:
civil rights, equality, freedom, oppression, biopic, caste system, indian freedom fighter, social justice, human rights, activism, leadership, indian history ...
Place:
new york
Similarity:
53%
Genre: Action, Biography, Drama, History
Country: India
Duration: 138 min.
Story:
Jatindranath Mukherjee is an Indian independence activist. He is the principal leader of the Jugantar party that is the central association of revolutionary independence activists in Bengal.
Style:
inspirational, political, heroic, tense, suspenseful ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
revolutionary, biopic, sacrifice, resistance, nationalism, legacy, bravery, leader, patriotism, oppression, underground movement, warrior ...
Similarity:
49%
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: Canada
Duration: 240 min.
Story:
Born into privilege and wealth, Pierre Trudeau was a boy who grew to value something more in his life. Disgusted with the tyrannical regime of Maurice Duplesis' governance of Quebec with the eager approval of the Catholic Church, Trudeau gains ...
Style:
historical drama, thrilling, captivating, political, serious ...
Plot:
civil rights, politician, strike, political activist, civil liberties, biopic, political campaign, political activism, male protagonist, lifestyle, politics, fighting the system ...
Time:
60s, 1950s, 1940s, 1930s, 50s
Place:
canada, montreal, quebec
Similarity:
40%
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303
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: New Zealand
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
The story of Dame Whina Cooper, the beloved Māori matriarch who worked tirelessly to improve the rights of her people, especially women. Flawed yet resilient, Whina tells the story of a woman formed by tradition, compelled by innovation, and guided ...
Style:
historical drama, captivating, psychological, thrilling, inspirational ...
Plot:
biopic, women's rights, female protagonist, activist, activism, gender roles, lifestyle, ambition, matriarchy, leadership, social justice, resilience ...
Time:
20th century
Place:
new zealand
Similarity:
40%
Genre: Biography, Drama, Family, History
Country: Indonesia, Netherlands
Duration: 122 min.
Story:
Kartini is an Indonesian drama biographical film of a national heroine, Kartini. Kartini was a prominent Indonesian national heroine from Java. She was also a pioneer in the area of education for girls and women's rights for Indonesians.
Style:
emotional, indonesian
Plot:
national hero, female protagonist, princess, women's rights, education, biopic, life, love, village, father, mother, friend ...
Time:
20th century, 1900s
Place:
indonesia
Similarity:
39%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Greece
Duration: 129 min.
Story:
The story of the greatest Greek statesman. In the early 19th century, Greece has just gained its independence from the Ottomans and Ioannis Kapodistrias is called upon to assume the role of its first governor. He steadfastly defends the freedom of ...
Style:
historical drama, serious, inspirational, period piece, heroic ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
patriotism, sacrifice, biopic, nationalism, reform, tragedy, power struggle, corruption, diplomacy, grave, assassination, politics
Time:
19th century
Place:
greece
Similarity:
37%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: Bangladesh, India
Duration: 176 min.
Story:
Biopic on the father of the nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The film will showcase his growing up as a child to his standing up against all injustice in his youth to fighting for the independence of his country. How he led a country to ...
Style:
thrilling, psychological, realistic, captivating, historical drama ...
Plot:
biopic, political leader, life, nationalism, leadership, national hero, patriotism, legacy, revolution, civil disobedience, colonialism, martyrdom ...
Time:
60s
Place:
bangladesh
Similarity:
36%
Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance
Country: Indonesia
Duration: 124 min.
Story:
Rudy met Ilona. Their different visions made it hard to be together. Ilona wants Rudy to stay in Germany and is opposed to his love for Indonesia.
Style:
period piece, indonesian, period drama
Plot:
life, college, university, love, biopic, exploration, dinner, weapons, sister, travel, dance, handgun ...
Time:
20th century, year 1960, 60s
Place:
indonesia
Similarity:
34%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
A love story offering an intimate look inside the marriage of Winston and Clementine Churchill during a particularly troubled, though little-known, moment in their lives.
Style:
talky, sincere, realistic, serious, political ...
Plot:
world war two, british history, politics, winston churchill, biopic, state affairs, head of state, couple relations, society, rise to the top, husband wife relationship, world war ...
Time:
1930s, 20th century, year 1934, post world war two
Place:
england, britain, europe, germany, united kingdom
Similarity:
33%
99K
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, France, USA
Duration: 128 min.
Story:
"Selma," as in Alabama, the place where segregation in the South was at its worst, leading to a march that ended in violence, forcing a famous statement by President Lyndon B. Johnson that ultimately led to the signing of the Civil Rights ...
Style:
thought provoking, sincere, political, period piece, factual ...
Plot:
racism, civil rights, justice, politics, racial discrimination, civil rights movement, african american, biopic, discrimination, idealism, injustice, righting the wronged ...
Time:
year 2014, 20th century, 2010s, 60s, year 1964 ...
Place:
alabama, birmingham alabama, indiana, usa, southern usa ...
Similarity:
32%
12K
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
Inspired by the life of John Davidson, charting his journey from a misunderstood teenager in 1980's Britain to a present day advocate for the understanding and acceptance of Tourette Syndrome. Diagnosed aged fifteen, John navigates his way ...
Style:
inspirational, heartfelt, emotional, educational, dramatic ...
Plot:
biopic, empathy, acceptance, personal growth, resilience, character study, kindness, mental health, coming of age, high school life, social realism, bullying ...
Time:
80s, 90s
Place:
britain, scotland
Similarity:
32%
Genre: Short, Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 59 min.
Story:
A biography of President Harry S. Truman.
Style:
political, informative, historical drama, serious, educational ...
Plot:
president, biopic, politics, leadership, government, white house, character study, cold war, campaigning, korean war, one-man show, democratic party ...
Time:
1940s, 1950s
Place:
washington d.c.
Similarity:
31%
326
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Canada
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Story:
A dramatization of Nelson Mandela's struggle to overturn apartheid in South Africa.
Style:
political, dramatic, serious, realistic, period piece ...
Plot:
apartheid, racism, struggle, oppression, racial injustice, biopic, fight for justice, fight, fighting the system, ambition, society, racial segregation ...
Time:
60s, 70s, 80s
Place:
south africa, africa
Similarity:
31%
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 117 min.
Story:
Shirley Chisholm makes a trailblazing run for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination after becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress.
Style:
realistic, captivating, disturbing, exciting, serious ...
Plot:
politics, african american, convention, president, conversation, strategy, media, election, black history, martin luther king, underdog, social issues ...
Time:
70s, year 1972, 20th century
Similarity:
31%
Genre: Drama
Country: Canada
Story:
The story of Elijah Harper.....
Style:
thought provoking, political, heroic, serious, educational
Audience:
adult
Plot:
activism, indigenous people, social justice, resistance, civil rights, leadership, identity, colonialism, community, biopic, protest, politician ...
Place:
winnipeg
Similarity:
30%
294
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Musical
Country: South Korea
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
Ahn Jung-geun, a commander in the Korean Independence Army, leaves behind his country, his family and his mother Cho Maria. Ahn Jung-geun and his comrades cut off the last segment of their ring fingers as a symbol of their dedication to liberate ...
Style:
historical drama, psychological, captivating, political thriller, inspirational ...
Plot:
resistance, independence movement, japanese occupation of korea, liberation, biopic, assassination, war for independence, social problems, fight, homeland, independence, life is a bitch ...
Time:
1900s, 20th century
Place:
korea, seoul
Similarity:
30%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: France, Switzerland, Austria, Algeria, Greece
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
Henry Dunant, son of a Geneva francophone upper class bourgeoisie family, works for a Swiss exploitation company in French Algeria; when the colonists are thirsty, he returns determined to convince the firm and emperor Napoleon III to build a dam ...
Style:
inspirational, educational, emotional, costume drama, period drama
Plot:
biopic, humanitarian, red cross, compassion, medicine, colonialism, symbolism, activism, sacrifice, human rights, political intrigue, diplomacy ...
Time:
19th century
Place:
geneva switzerland, algeria, italy
Similarity:
30%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Brazil
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
The life of a runaway slave who founded the Quilombo dos Palmares, an outlaw community of Brazilian slaves.
Style:
period piece, historical drama, inspirational, emotional, tension
Plot:
colonialism, slavery, resistance, enslavement, resilience, racial injustice, oppression, solidarity, rebellion, escape, biopic, plantation ...
Time:
17th century
Place:
brazil, africa
Similarity:
29%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Spain
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
In 1945, at the end of World War II, Neus Català returns to France, where she recalls her life under the Nazi yoke.
Style:
historical drama, bleak, captivating, harsh, serious ...
Plot:
world war two, survival, female protagonist, concentration camp, concentration camp survivor, forced labor, war trauma, life is a bitch, survival horror, struggle for survival, life, woman ...
Time:
1940s
Similarity:
29%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, France, South Africa
Duration: 141 min.
Story:
A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.
Style:
emotional, inspirational, serious, realistic, political ...
Plot:
rebellion, apartheid, prison, prison life, civil rights, political repression, racism, biopic, politics, brutality, human spirit, courage ...
Time:
20th century, 90s, year 2013, 1950s, 80s ...
Place:
south africa, africa
Similarity:
28%
60
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: Philippines
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Sakay is a 1993 Filipino historical drama film directed by Raymond Red. The film stars Julio Diaz, Tetchie Agbayani, and Leopoldo Salcedo. The film covers the life of Filipino patriot and hero Macario Sakay, who was declared an outlaw and a ...
Style:
period piece, dramatic, bleak, reflective, educational ...
Plot:
revolution, patriotism, colonialism, biopic, resistance, nationalism, guerilla warfare, sacrifice, national hero, rebellion, heroism, tragedy ...
Place:
the philippines
Similarity:
28%
478
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: India, UK
Duration: 153 min.
Story:
A prodigious Indian mathematician has to overcome poverty and prejudices and make a mark with the help of his British mentor.
Style:
thrilling, captivating, psychological, historical drama, intercultural ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
mathematics, prodigy, genius, biopic, lifestyle, love affair, historical figure, love interest, aspiration, male protagonist, relationships, inspiration ...
Time:
20th century
Place:
india, england
Similarity:
28%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, Zimbabwe, USA
Duration: 157 min.
Story:
A dramatic story, based on actual events, about the friendship between two men struggling against apartheid in South Africa in the 1970s. Donald Woods is a white liberal journalist in South Africa who begins to follow the activities of Stephen Biko, ...
Style:
inspirational, political, cult classic, edutainment, political thriller ...
Plot:
racism, apartheid, politics, journalism, biopic, human rights, civil rights, social injustice, social commentary, black, african, friendship ...
Time:
70s, 20th century, year 1987, year 1975, year 1977
Place:
south africa, africa, cape town south africa, england
Similarity:
28%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, Ireland, France, Belgium, Japan
Duration: 109 min.
Story:
In the 1930s political activist Jimmy Gralton is deported from Ireland during the 'Red Scare'.
Style:
realistic, captivating, serious, touching, political ...
Plot:
anti communism, rebellion, politics, catholic priest, priest, fighting the system, deportation, idealism, rebelliousness, social relations, injustice, clergy ...
Time:
1930s, 2010s, year 2014, 20th century, 1920s ...
Place:
ireland, new york
Similarity:
28%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: UK, France
Duration: 106 min.
Story:
Based on true events about the foot soldiers of the early feminist movement who were forced underground to evade the State.
Style:
political, factual, costume drama, period piece, bleak ...
Audience:
chick flick, girls' night
Plot:
feminism, feminist, women, girl power, sexism, rebelliousness, activism, politics, gender, women's suffrage, women's rights, sexual harassment ...
Time:
1900s, year 1912, 1910s, edwardian era, victorian era ...
Place:
england, london, britain, europe, united kingdom ...
Similarity:
28%
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