Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Heart of Darkness List
- Apocalypse Now - A journey into the dark side of humanity during the Vietnam War, echoing themes of madness and civilization.
- The Jungle Book - Explores themes of the wild and survival, similar to the isolation and philosophical undertones of Heart of Darkness.
- Fitzcarraldo - Centers on obsession and the quest for civilization in the unforgiving Amazon jungle.
- The New World - Offers a reflective narrative on colonization and human interaction with nature.
- Lost - Involves a group of people confronting their darkest selves in an isolated environment.
- Apocalypto - Explores themes of civilization, cultural conflict, and survival in a primordial setting.
- The Revenant - Focuses on survival in nature and the struggle against the darkness within.
- The Thing - A tale of isolation and paranoia in a harsh environment, paralleling themes in Heart of Darkness.
- Blood Diamond - Examines the darkness within humanity against a backdrop of war and exploitation.
- Annihilation - Explores themes of identity and transformation in a surreal and mysterious environment.
- The Mosquito Coast - Involves a man's failed vision and the consequences of utopian ideals in a remote jungle setting.
- Heart of a Dog - A personal exploration of existence, similar in depth to the philosophical questions posed in Heart of Darkness.
- Valhalla Rising - A dark and introspective journey exploring themes of violence and civilization in a brutal world.
- The Road - Follows a post-apocalyptic journey that gets to the root of human despair and survival.
- The Last King of Scotland - Explores the moral complexities and darkness within political leadership in a tumultuous region.
- The Godfather - Delves into humanity's darker instincts through the lens of power, loyalty, and violence.
- Midsommar - Explores psychological themes and the darkness that lurks behind idyllic settings.
- Black Mirror - Anthology series that tackles the dark aspects of human nature and societal issues in modern times.
- The Deer Hunter - Examines the impact of war on humanity, depicting journeys into moral and mental darkness.
- Enemy - Explores themes of duality and identity, creating a sense of psychological tension and darkness.
- Hereditary - Dives deep into family trauma and isolation, revealing the darker sides of human relationships.
- Aguirre, the Wrath of God - An exploration of madness and ambition within the jungle, akin to the journeys in Heart of Darkness.
- The Master - Explores the complexities of human psychology, relationships, and power dynamics.
- The Lighthouse - A psychological descent into madness, exploring isolation and human nature.
- Westworld - Challenges notions of reality, identity, and humanity's darker impulses within a controlled environment.
- The Handmaid's Tale - Explores totalitarianism and the darkness of human behavior in a dystopian setting.
- Dances with Wolves - A story of discovering oneself amidst the wilderness and themes of civilization versus nature.
- The Road - A haunting tale of survival and the darkness of humanity in a post-apocalyptic world.
- The Blair Witch Project - Captures the essence of dread and impending doom in a dark, isolated wilderness.
- The Fall - Explores the psychological depths of its characters in a dark and often surreal setting.
- The Killing of a Sacred Deer - Delves into themes of guilt, morality, and the surreal nature of human decisions.
- The Witch - A period horror film that examines fear and the darkness within humanity and nature.
- The Tunnel - A psychological horror that explores human fear and madness in isolation.
- No Country for Old Men - Depicts the relentless pursuit of violence intersecting with moral ambiguity.
- The Others - A haunting tale exploring grief and the darkness that lingers within families.
- The Seventh Seal - Philosophical exploration of life, death, and the human condition in a hauntingly dark narrative.
- In the Heart of the Sea - Based on true events that depict man's struggle against nature and the darkness it encompasses.
- The Shape of Water - Explores themes of otherness, love, and sacrifice amidst a dark historical backdrop.
- The Two Popes - Explores moral complexities and the journey of two contrasting figures in a moral and ethical dilemma.
- Snowpiercer - Addressing themes of class struggle and survival in a confined environment with dark undertones.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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1979 | United States of America | Drama | 717566 | 8.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 2 |
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2016 | United Kingdom | Action | 294072 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 3 |
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1982 | Germany | Adventure | 39176 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 4 |
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2005 | United States of America | Drama | 90534 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 5 |
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2004 | United States of America | Adventure | 604838 | 8.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 6 |
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2006 | United Kingdom | Action | 334493 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 7 |
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2015 | Canada | Action | 884846 | 8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 8 |
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1982 | United States of America | Horror | 473771 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 9 |
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2006 | Germany | Drama | 591751 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 |
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2018 | United Kingdom | Adventure | 366924 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 11 |
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1986 | United States of America | Adventure | 31520 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 12 |
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1988 | Soviet Union | Comedy | 9329 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 13 |
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2009 | Denmark | Adventure | 64068 | 6 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 14 |
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2009 | United States of America | Adventure | 256876 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 15 |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 197314 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 16 |
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1972 | United States of America | Crime | 2040040 | 9.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 17 |
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2019 | Sweden | Drama | 416616 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 18 |
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2011 | United Kingdom | Crime | 650583 | 8.7 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
| 19 |
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1978 | United Kingdom | Drama | 365631 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 20 |
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2014 | Canada | Drama | 218422 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 21 |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 389541 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 22 |
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1972 | Germany | Action | 63140 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 23 |
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2012 | United States of America | Drama | 187728 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 24 |
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2019 | Brazil | Drama | 260924 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 25 |
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2016 | United States of America | Drama | 537686 | 8.5 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 26 |
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2017 | Canada | Drama | 261554 | 8.4 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
| 27 |
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1990 | United Kingdom | Adventure | 294610 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 28 |
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1999 | United States of America | Horror | 289963 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 29 |
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2013 | Ireland | Crime | 121468 | 8.1 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 30 |
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2017 | United Kingdom | Drama | 192767 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 31 |
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2016 | Brazil | Drama | 307673 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 32 |
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2011 | Australia | Horror | 23429 | 5.8 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 33 |
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2007 | United States of America | Crime | 1075900 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 34 |
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2001 | France | Horror | 397398 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 35 |
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1957 | Sweden | Drama | 200793 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 36 |
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2015 | Spain | Action | 149886 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 37 |
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2017 | United States of America | Drama | 451038 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 38 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 133941 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 39 |
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2013 | Czech Republic | Action | 393218 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |