Movies & Shows Like King (1978)

Loved King (1978)? These Drama picks share its tone, cast energy and themes — ranked by audience overlap.

The Blue and the Gray

John Adams

When We Rise

Patrick Melrose

Fosse/Verdon

Roots

Mrs. America

The Kennedys

The Bible

Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox

The Book of Negroes

Knots Landing

Death by Lightning

Roots: The Next Generations

Tales of the Unexpected

Wu-Tang: An American Saga

North of 60

The Crowded Room

Manhunt

The Edwardians

Dandelion Dead

Blind Faith

Fatal Vision

Number 10

The 7.39

Island at War

Fleming

4 Reasons Why I Hate X-Mas

Golden Blood

Lipstick on Your Collar

The Gray House

Serendipity's Embrace

Senna

Elixer

The Witness

Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies

A Very British Coup

Kane & Abel

The Singing Detective