Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Umshini Wam (Bring Me My Machine Gun) List
- Tsotsi - Explores themes of crime, redemption, and the life of a gangster in South Africa.
- Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema - Focuses on crime and survival in the urban landscape of South Africa.
- A Dry White Season - Deals with apartheid and its effects on individuals in South Africa.
- District 9 - Blends social issues with action in a South African setting.
- Machine Gun Preacher - A real-life story about a former gangster turned humanitarian.
- City of God - Follows characters in a violent urban area, exploring crime and morality.
- Pumped Up Kicks - A gritty look at youth and violence in urban environments.
- The Last Face - Focuses on humanitarian efforts in war-torn regions.
- The Constant Gardener - Involves themes of corruption and social justice in African settings.
- Beast of No Nation - Follows a child soldier's journey through war-torn Africa.
- Blood Diamond - Focuses on conflict and survival amidst diamond smuggling in Africa.
- Invictus - Explores reconciliation in post-apartheid South Africa.
- Hotel Rwanda - A harrowing story dealing with genocide and humanitarian efforts.
- The Power of One - A coming-of-age story against the backdrop of apartheid South Africa.
- Cry Freedom - The story of the friendship between a journalist and an anti-apartheid activist.
- The Shawshank Redemption - Themes of hope and redemption in brutal circumstances.
- American History X - Deals with racism and the potential for redemption through personal change.
- Fresh - A young boy in a tough neighborhood uses his wits to survive.
- Gomorrah - Explores crime and the influence of organized crime in society.
- The Wire - A detailed look at crime and its implications in urban settings.
- Shantaram - Focuses on a criminal's journey toward redemption in a foreign land.
- Nymphomaniac - Explores the darker sides of human nature and personal stories of struggle.
- Trainspotting - A gritty look at addiction and the lives of marginalized individuals.
- Snowfall - Explores the genesis of the crack epidemic and its impact on communities.
- Black Mirror - Examines social issues and can include dark themes similar to Umshini Wam.
- Power - Focuses on crime and power dynamics in urban settings.
- Top Boy - Explores life, crime, and community in urban London.
- The Sopranos - Delves into the complexities of life as a gangster and the quest for personal peace.
- Breaking Bad - Examine the transformation of an ordinary man into a criminal mastermind.
- Scarface - A classic gangster film about ambition, crime, and downfall.
- Boyz n the Hood - Follows young men growing up in a violent neighborhood dealing with life choices.
- Dead Presidents - Explores the lives of African American veterans and the urge to turn to crime.
- 12 Years a Slave - Addresses severe themes of human rights and struggle against oppression.
- Sons of Anarchy - A gritty look at outlaw motorcycle clubs and themes of loyalty and betrayal.
- Peaky Blinders - Follows the rise of a crime family in post-war England.
- Narcos - Examines the life of drug lords and the impact of drugs on society.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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| 1 |
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2005 | South Africa | Crime | 31700 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 2 |
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2008 | South Africa | Action | 10944 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 3 |
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1989 | United States of America | Drama | 6317 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 4 |
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2009 | New Zealand | Sci-Fi | 722071 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 5 |
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2011 | United States of America | Action | 69277 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 6 |
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2002 | Brazil | Drama | 809417 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 7 |
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2017 | United States of America | Action | 5577 | 5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 8 |
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2005 | China | Drama | 149417 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 9 |
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2006 | Germany | Drama | 591751 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 |
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2009 | United States of America | Drama | 168701 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 11 |
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2004 | Italy | Drama | 374612 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 12 |
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1992 | France | Drama | 10802 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 13 |
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1987 | United Kingdom | Biography | 14593 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
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1994 | United States of America | Drama | 2927360 | 9.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 15 |
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1998 | United States of America | Crime | 1197920 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 16 |
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2022 | United States of America | Horror | 77425 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 17 |
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2014 | Italy | Crime | 45086 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 18 |
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2002 | United States of America | Crime | 384058 | 9.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 19 |
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2022 | United States of America | Action | 15698 | 7.4 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 20 |
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1996 | United Kingdom | Drama | 732000 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 21 |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 32798 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 22 |
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2011 | United Kingdom | Crime | 650583 | 8.7 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
| 23 |
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2014 | United States of America | Crime | 53293 | 8.1 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 24 |
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2011 | United Kingdom | Crime | 41177 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 25 |
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1999 | United States of America | Crime | 484655 | 9.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 26 |
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2008 | United States of America | Crime | 2187130 | 9.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 27 |
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1983 | United States of America | Crime | 928328 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 28 |
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1991 | United States of America | Crime | 156880 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 29 |
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1995 | United States of America | Action | 24864 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 30 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 747033 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 31 |
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2008 | United States of America | Crime | 328062 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 32 |
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2013 | United Kingdom | Crime | 666692 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 33 |
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2015 | United States of America | Biography | 477729 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |