Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to African Queens: Njinga List

  • The Woman King - Focuses on powerful African women and historical events.
  • Queen Sono - Features a strong African female lead in a thriller setting.
  • Black Panther - Explores African culture and showcases strong characters.
  • Shaka Zulu - Historical drama about African leadership and culture.
  • Sankofa - Explores African history and identity in a dramatic way.
  • The Last King of Scotland - Set in Africa and explores historical narrative.
  • Roots - A historical narrative focusing on African ancestry.
  • The Gods Must Be Crazy - Cultural exploration in an African context.
  • Half of a Yellow Sun - Inspired by African history and the impact of war.
  • Beasts of No Nation - Depicts the struggles faced in African countries.
  • The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind - An inspiring story based on an African boy’s intelligence.
  • Tomb Raider - Features strong female leads and adventure in diverse settings.
  • Queen of Katwe - An inspiring story about an African girl's journey to success.
  • Mama Africa: Miriam Makeba - A biographical film celebrating an iconic African musician.
  • The Lion King - Explores themes of leadership and responsibility in African settings.
  • City of God - Offers a gritty portrayal of life through an African lens.
  • Nairobi Half Life - Depicts the struggles within urban African environments.
  • A United Kingdom - Celebrates a historical interracial relationship in colonial Africa.
  • Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom - Explores significant moments in South African history.
  • 12 Years a Slave - A historical narrative showcasing the struggles faced by Africans.
  • The Gods Must Be Crazy II - Continues to explore cultural encounters in Africa humorously.
  • Hotel Rwanda - Based on true events focusing on African historical conflicts.
  • Fela Kuti: Music is the Weapon - Documentary on the impact of music in African culture.
  • The Constant Gardener - Explores themes of colonialism and exploitation in Africa.
  • Timbuktu - A poignant story set in modern-day Africa tackling important themes.
  • Supa Modo - A touching African story about hope and dreams.
  • Köln Concert - Explores African cultural influence through music and art.
  • Black Girl - A critical exploration of post-colonial identity in Africa.
  • Algiers 1 - A historical series exploring African national movements.
  • Rendition - Explores political and cultural issues related to Africa.
  • The African Queen - A story focused on adventure and relationships set in Africa.
  • Gangs of Wasseypur - A gritty portrayal of power and politics in a conflict setting.
  • A Touch of Sin - Explores violence and injustice within societal structures.
  • The Harder They Fall - A western that features an all-Black cast and historical themes.
  • Becoming - A documentary showcasing representation and power of strong women.
  • Winnie - A documentary focused on the life of a significant African figure.
  • I Am Not a Witch - A story set in Africa with social commentary on gender and culture.
  • Rafiki - A film highlighting love and LGBTQ+ issues within African societies.
  • The Last Face - Explores humanitarian issues within African regions.

Last updated: 2024-10-07 15:30:44

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
The Woman King
The Woman King
135 min
2022 Canada 75207 6.9 Movie Released PG-13
2
Queen Sono
Queen Sono
45 min
SS 1 EP 6
2020 South Africa 1400 6.1 Serie Canceled TV-MA
3
Black Panther
Black Panther
135 min
2018 United States of America 847166 7.3 Movie Released PG-13
4
Shaka Zulu
Shaka Zulu
55 min
SS 1 EP 10
1986 Germany 3430 7.7 Serie Ended TV-14
5
Sankofa
Sankofa
124 min
1993 Burkina Faso 822 7 Movie Released
6 2006 United States of America 197314 7.6 Movie Released
7
Roots
Roots
90 min
SS 1 EP 8
1977 19100 8.4 Serie Ended NR
8 1980 South Africa 59991 7.3 Movie Released PG
9 2013 Nigeria 2162 6.1 Movie Released R
10 2015 Brazil 87514 7.7 Movie Released
11 2019 Malawi 45488 7.6 Movie Released
12
Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider
118 min
2018 Japan 229274 6.3 Movie Released PG-13
13
Queen of Katwe
Queen of Katwe
124 min
2016 United States of America 18858 7.4 Movie Released PG
14
The Lion King
The Lion King
89 min
1994 United States of America 1156880 8.5 Movie Released G
15
City of God
City of God
130 min
2002 Brazil 809417 8.6 Movie Released
16 2012 Kenya 1072 7.3 Movie Released
17 2016 Czech Republic 17069 6.9 Movie Released
18 2013 France 29325 7.1 Movie Released PG-13
19 2013 United States of America 747033 8.1 Movie Released
20 1989 South Africa 18196 6.8 Movie Released PG
21
Hotel Rwanda
Hotel Rwanda
121 min
2004 Italy 374612 8.1 Movie Released
22 1982 France 227 7.7 Movie Released
23 2005 China 149417 7.3 Movie Released R
24
Timbuktu
Timbuktu
96 min
2014 France 18386 7.1 Movie Released
25
Supa Modo
Supa Modo
74 min
2018 Germany 557 7.2 Movie Released
26
Black Girl
Black Girl
65 min
1966 France 6172 7.4 Movie Released
27
Rendition
Rendition
120 min
2007 United States of America 58448 6.8 Movie Released R
28 1952 United Kingdom 85060 7.7 Movie Released
29
A Touch of Sin
A Touch of Sin
131 min
2013 China 13048 7.1 Movie Released
30 2021 United States of America 72054 6.6 Movie Released R
31
Becoming
Becoming
89 min
2020 United States of America 6715 7 Movie Released PG
32
Winnie
Winnie
98 min
2017 France 215 6.3 Movie Released
33 2017 France 4248 6.9 Movie Released
34
Rafiki
Rafiki
82 min
2018 Kenya 3354 6.8 Movie Released
35
The Last Face
The Last Face
130 min
2017 United States of America 5577 5 Movie Released R
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