Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Material List
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- Tsotsi - A gritty portrayal of life in urban South Africa with powerful character development.
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- I Am Not a Witch - A unique narrative exploring social issues and cultural perceptions.
- Making a Murderer - Real-life struggle against societal systems, showcasing personal narratives.
- Life is Beautiful - Explores love and family in challenging circumstances, similar emotional themes.
- Khumba - An animated film that deals with themes of identity and belonging.
- A United Kingdom - Historical drama focused on love, culture, and societal challenges.
- The Suit - Focuses on love and relationships against the backdrop of apartheid.
- Belly of the Beast - Explores societal challenges and personal struggles similar to Material.
- The Shack - Weaves themes of sorrow, healing, and personal journeys.
- The Secret in Their Eyes - Explores deep emotional themes and past scars.
- The Blacklist - Focuses on crime, morality, and relationships that challenge societal norms.
- The Good Doctor - Explores personal growth, struggles, and societal perceptions.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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2020 | South Africa | Action | 1400 | 6.1 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 2 |
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2020 | South Africa | Drama | 4403 | 6.7 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
| 3 |
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2018 | Comedy | 52 | 5.1 | Movie | Released | ||
| 4 |
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2012 | United States of America | Action | 17111 | 6.8 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 5 |
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2009 | Comedy | 3898 | 8.2 | Serie | Canceled | ||
| 6 |
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1986 | Germany | Action | 3430 | 7.7 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 7 |
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2017 | United States of America | Action | 5577 | 5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 8 |
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2005 | South Africa | Crime | 31700 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 9 |
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2014 | South Africa | Action | 117021 | 8.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 10 |
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1999 | Animation | 20 | 6 | Serie | Ended | ||
| 11 |
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2005 | South Africa | Drama | 61 | 7.5 | Serie | Returning Series | |
| 12 |
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2023 | United States of America | Mystery | 1038 | 5.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 13 |
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2013 | Canada | Crime | 335 | 7.2 | Serie | Canceled | TV-14 |
| 14 |
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2017 | United States of America | Comedy | 144674 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 15 |
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2009 | United States of America | Drama | 168701 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 16 |
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2002 | Brazil | Drama | 809417 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 17 |
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2019 | Belgium | Drama | 210 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 18 |
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2012 | Canada | Drama | 7596 | 7 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 19 |
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2004 | Italy | Drama | 374612 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 20 |
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2016 | Australia | Biography | 253376 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 21 | 2016 | South Africa | Drama | 287 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | ||
| 22 |
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2014 | Italy | Crime | 45086 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 23 |
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2017 | France | Comedy | 4248 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 24 |
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2015 | United States of America | Crime | 103666 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 25 |
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1997 | Italy | Comedy | 750960 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 26 |
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2013 | South Africa | Adventure | 6545 | 5.6 | Movie | Released | G |
| 27 |
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2016 | Czech Republic | Biography | 17069 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 28 |
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2018 | Egypt | Action | 2193 | 5.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 29 |
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2020 | United States of America | Documentary | 103 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 30 |
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2017 | Canada | Drama | 39607 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 31 |
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2009 | Argentina | Drama | 224631 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 32 |
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2013 | United States of America | Crime | 282373 | 7.9 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 33 |
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2017 | United States of America | Drama | 117769 | 8 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
