Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Shaft in Africa List
- Shaft - Features a similar iconic detective character and explores themes of crime and social issues.
- Super Fly - Focuses on the life of a drug dealer and features a blend of action, drama, and social commentary.
- Foxy Brown - A strong lead character who seeks revenge and tackles themes of justice and empowerment.
- The Mack - Centers around the life of a pimp and involves crime, ambition, and power struggles.
- New Jack City - Deals with drug trade and criminal enterprises, featuring a strong anti-hero.
- Jackie Brown - A mix of crime, complex characters, and heist themes that resonate with the tone of Shaft.
- Belly - Follows the life of two friends involved in the drug trade, with a strong sense of style and culture.
- Training Day - Explores themes of crime, morality, and complex character dynamics within law enforcement.
- American Gangster - Based on true events, highlighting crime and the pursuit of justice, with strong performances.
- Boys n the Hood - Focuses on urban life, crime, and the struggles of African American youth.
- Get Rich or Die Tryin' - A semi-autobiographical tale of a drug dealer's rise to fame, exploring crime and survival.
- Paid in Full - Follows the story of drug dealers in Harlem and touches on themes of friendship and betrayal.
- Sicario - Explores the drug war and the moral complexities of law enforcement in a gritty, realistic way.
- Shaft's Big Score! - A direct sequel featuring the same lead character and continuing the crime-solving theme.
- The Defiant Ones - Explores racial dynamics and crime, with strong character development.
- Lethal Weapon - Combines action and buddy cop dynamics with a backdrop of crime and moral dilemmas.
- Heat - Focuses on the professional and personal lives of criminals and the police pursuing them.
- Colombiana - Features a fierce female protagonist seeking revenge, with plenty of action and drama.
- The Wire - A deep dive into Baltimore's drug scene, exploring crime and its effects on society.
- Empire - Follows a music and entertainment empire intertwined with crime and family dynamics.
- Scarface - A classic crime drama showcasing the rise and fall of a drug lord, heavily stylized.
- Above the Rim - Combines basketball culture with crime, featuring themes of ambition and rivalry.
- Brooklyn's Finest - Explores the lives of various residents in a crime-ridden neighborhood, highlighting moral choices.
- City of God - Chronicles the growth of organized crime in the Cidade de Deus suburb of Rio de Janeiro.
- Reservoir Dogs - A heist film focused on the dynamics between criminals and the aftermath of a robbery gone wrong.
- Boyz n the Hood - Addresses systemic issues within urban environments through the lens of young black men.
- Sugar Hill - Involves drug trade and personal sacrifice, with a focus on family ties amidst crime.
- Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai - A unique blend of crime and philosophy, featured a lone assassin in modern society.
- Street Kings - Involves police corruption and crime, with themes of loyalty and betrayal.
- Set It Off - Focuses on female characters taking control of their lives amidst difficult circumstances.
- The Godfather - A classic crime saga that examines power, family, and the moral issues in organized crime.
- Casino - Explores the criminal underworld in Las Vegas, focusing on power and betrayal.
- Menace II Society - A gritty look at the lives of young men growing up in a violent urban environment.
- Ocean's Eleven - A heist film with elements of charm and sophistication, entwined with crime.
- The Inkwell - Explores racial dynamics and personal relationships in a 1970s summer vacation setting.
- Black Panther - Combines action, cultural themes, and a strong lead character with elements of crime fighting.
- Django Unchained - A blend of action and revenge, spotlighting slavery and vengeance in a stylized narrative.
- Harlem Nights - A blend of crime and comedy set in a Speakeasy during the 1920s, featuring strong lead characters.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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2000 | Germany | Action | 81266 | 6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 2 |
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1972 | United States of America | Action | 8720 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 3 |
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1974 | United States of America | Action | 12328 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 4 |
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1973 | United States of America | Crime | 3362 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 5 |
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1991 | United States of America | Action | 39369 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 6 |
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1997 | United States of America | Crime | 378912 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 7 |
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1998 | United States of America | Crime | 12804 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 8 |
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2001 | United States of America | Crime | 478763 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 9 |
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2007 | United States of America | Drama | 457466 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 10 |
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2005 | United States of America | Drama | 50604 | 5.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 11 |
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2002 | United States of America | Action | 14440 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 12 |
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2015 | Mexico | Action | 484672 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 13 |
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1972 | United States of America | Action | 3651 | 6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 14 |
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1958 | United States of America | Crime | 18141 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 15 |
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1987 | United States of America | Action | 279449 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 16 |
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1995 | United States of America | Action | 728143 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 17 |
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2011 | France | Action | 108771 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 18 |
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2002 | United States of America | Crime | 384058 | 9.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 19 |
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2015 | United States of America | Drama | 41374 | 7.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 20 |
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1983 | United States of America | Crime | 928328 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 21 |
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1994 | United States of America | Crime | 17255 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 22 |
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2010 | United States of America | Crime | 66727 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 23 |
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2002 | Brazil | Drama | 809417 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 24 |
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1992 | United States of America | Crime | 1099390 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 25 |
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1991 | United States of America | Crime | 156880 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 26 |
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1994 | United States of America | Action | 4931 | 5.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 27 | 1999 | France | Crime | 98024 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | ||
| 28 |
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2008 | United States of America | Action | 121997 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 29 |
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1996 | United States of America | Action | 18733 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 30 |
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1972 | United States of America | Crime | 2040040 | 9.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 31 |
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1995 | France | Crime | 570912 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 32 |
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1993 | United States of America | Crime | 65218 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 33 |
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2001 | United States of America | Crime | 626284 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 34 |
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1994 | United States of America | Comedy | 1604 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 35 |
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2018 | United States of America | Action | 847166 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 36 |
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2012 | United States of America | Comedy | 1718800 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 37 |
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1989 | United States of America | Comedy | 25162 | 6.1 | Movie | Released | R |
