What are some movies that involve intercultural communication?

There are many movies involving this type of communication. Some stories show it subtly, other more blatant. They may tell it through outward expressions or focus on how a character will wrestle with it internally.

Directed by Sanaa Hamri, Something New focuses on character Kenya McQueen, an African-American woman, and the challenges of dating outside her race. We see the internal struggle—what is acceptable to her, the perspectives of family and friends, as well as how everyone’s values have an affect on her romantic dilemma—slowly bloom a more open discussion over the course of the movie.


My Big Fat Greek Wedding, directed by Joel Zwick, follows Toula Portokalos coming out of her shell. It explores the issues arising from college studies, work, and marriage outside of a strong, traditional Greek heritage while living in America. Humor's abundant presence shows the dynamics within the Greek culture and the interplay with, as Mr. Portokalos calls "non-Greeks".

And then Gran Torino, directed by Clint Eastwood, throws race group interaction in-your-face. Walt Kowalski, delivers purposefully placed strong language, and raw, sometimes physical, emotional displays to further emphasize the tension amongst the characters when working to relate (or tolerate) each other’s cultural differences.

These are a few movies touching on intercultural communication.

There are a number of possibilities depending on the aspects you want to emphasize. A story about communication or lack thereof between people of different heritages could emphasize their shared interests or the gulf between them.
One film that explores these themes effectively is Mississippi Masala, directedby Mira Nair. It tells the story of an Indian American woman and an African American man in Mississippi.
Another film you might consider is The Wedding Banquet, directed by Ang Lee, about a gay couple in New York. Lee explores the intersection of sexual orientation and national heritage, including generational differences.
An Oscar winner for best screenplay is Kumail Nanjiani's The Big Sick, directed by Michael Showalter. When his white girlfriend becomes ill with a life-threatening illness, an Indian American man is forced to confront her parents' biases as well as his own parents' expectations.