Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Africa List
- The Last King of Scotland - Explores the complexities of African political history.
- Black Panther - Celebrates African culture and features a fictional African nation.
- The Constant Gardener - Set in Africa and deals with themes of corruption and activism.
- Blood Diamond - Highlights the issues of conflict minerals in Africa.
- Hotel Rwanda - Focuses on the Rwandan genocide and its impact.
- Out of Africa - A romantic drama set in colonial Africa.
- The African Queen - Classic film set during World War I in Africa.
- Tsotsi - A South African film exploring poverty and redemption.
- Lord of War - Touches on arms dealing in Africa and global politics.
- Life Above All - A coming-of-age story set in South Africa highlighting societal issues.
- The Lion King - Fictional story inspired by African wildlife and culture.
- 12 Years a Slave - A historical drama reflecting on slavery and its impact on culture.
- Black Gold - Focuses on the oil industry in Africa and its impact on society.
- Sankofa - Explores the African diaspora and historical narratives.
- The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency - A TV series based on a unique detective agency in Botswana.
- Khumba - An animated film exploring themes of acceptance set in Africa.
- City of God - Though set in Brazil, it reflects on poverty and social issues similar to those found in Africa.
- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind - Based on a true story of innovation in Malawi.
- Rendition - Addresses political tensions related to terrorism and African nations.
- The Wedding Party - A romantic comedy that provides a glimpse into contemporary African culture.
- Queen of Katwe - Inspiring story of a young girl from Uganda who becomes a chess champion.
- Beasts of No Nation - A harrowing tale of child soldiers in an unnamed African country.
- The Giver - Explores themes of society and culture, touching upon colonization.
- Frankie and Alice - Explores identity and race in a challenging historical context.
- Queen Sugar - A series that beautifully highlights African American culture and struggles.
- The Last Face - Set against the backdrop of humanitarian crises in Africa.
- Moolaadé - Focuses on female empowerment in an African community.
- A United Kingdom - Historical drama about a king and the challenges he faces.
- War Witch - Insight into the life of a child soldier in Africa.
- The Forgotten - Explores themes of memory and loss in post-colonial societies.
- When They See Us - A series that reflects on systemic issues relevant in some African contexts.
- Elysium - Dystopian elements reflecting on class differences prevalent in many societies including Africa.
- Zama - Historical narrative focusing on colonial impacts in the Americas and ties to Africa.
- The Harder They Fall - A Western with themes rooted in African and African American history.
- Falling - Personal story set against the backdrop of mental health, relevant universally including in Africa.
- North of the Sun - Adventure story reflecting the spirit of exploring uncharted territories.
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Explores themes of violence and societal issues that resonate globally.
- A River Called Titas - A film that captures the essence of culture and life in rural settings.
- The Boy and the Beast - Animated film with themes of adventure and self-discovery.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - A narrative of struggle and resilience that resonates across cultures.
- The Siege of Jadotville - Based on a true military event that has historical significance in Africa.
- An American Assassin - Diving into themes of terrorism and its global implications.
- The March - Focuses on social justice and activism, relevant to many countries in Africa.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 197314 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 2 |
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2018 | United States of America | Action | 847166 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 3 |
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2005 | China | Drama | 149417 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 4 |
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2006 | Germany | Drama | 591751 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 5 |
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2004 | Italy | Drama | 374612 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 6 |
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1985 | United States of America | Biography | 87321 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 7 |
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1952 | United Kingdom | Adventure | 85060 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 8 |
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2005 | South Africa | Crime | 31700 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 9 |
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2005 | France | Crime | 340241 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 10 |
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1994 | United States of America | Adventure | 1156880 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | G |
| 11 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 747033 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 12 |
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2011 | France | Action | 12678 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 13 |
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1993 | Burkina Faso | Drama | 822 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
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2009 | Comedy | 3898 | 8.2 | Serie | Canceled | ||
| 15 |
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2013 | South Africa | Adventure | 6545 | 5.6 | Movie | Released | G |
| 16 |
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2002 | Brazil | Drama | 809417 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 17 |
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2019 | Malawi | Biography | 45488 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 18 |
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2007 | United States of America | Drama | 58448 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 19 |
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1969 | United States of America | Comedy | 1579 | 4.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 20 |
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2016 | United States of America | Biography | 18858 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 21 |
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2015 | Brazil | Drama | 87514 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 22 |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 126451 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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2016 | United States of America | Drama | 5841 | 7.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 24 |
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2017 | United States of America | Action | 5577 | 5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 25 |
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2004 | Burkina Faso | Drama | 4184 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 26 |
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2016 | Czech Republic | Biography | 17069 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 27 |
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2012 | Canada | Drama | 7596 | 7 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 28 |
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2004 | United States of America | Thriller | 68648 | 5.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 29 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 140834 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 30 |
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2013 | United States of America | Action | 474223 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 31 |
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2017 | Argentina | Drama | 7229 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 32 |
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2021 | United States of America | Western | 72054 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 33 |
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2020 | Canada | Drama | 7168 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 34 |
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2012 | Norway | Adventure | 1060 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 35 |
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2011 | Sweden | Crime | 499932 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 36 |
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1973 | Bangladesh | Drama | 1383 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 37 |
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2015 | Japan | Action | 27372 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 38 |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 568904 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 39 |
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2016 | Ireland | Action | 44935 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 40 |
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1990 | United Kingdom | Drama | 156 | 6.2 | Movie | Released |