Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Material List

• Queen Sono - Both series feature strong African leads and delve into personal and social issues.
• How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding - Focuses on family dynamics and cultural themes within South African settings.
• Blood & Water - Explores themes of family, identity, and societal issues from a South African perspective.
• Tsha Tsha - Centers around youth and societal themes in South Africa.
• Beast of No Nation - Depicts struggles and societal challenges in Africa.
• SABC 1's Khumbul' Ekhaya - Focus on family stories and the significance of heritage.
• Table Manners - Explores similar themes of hospitality and personal connections.
• The River - Delves into family and community issues in a South African context.
• Generations: The Legacy - A soap opera that explores societal dynamics in South Africa.
• The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency - Focuses on cultural themes and personal growth in a uniquely African way.
• Shaka Zulu - Historical drama that explores themes of identity and power in Africa.
• The Last Face - Focuses on human rights issues and the societal impacts of war in Africa.
• Inxeba (The Wound) - Explores complicated identities and sexuality within African culture.
• Tsotsi - A gritty portrayal of life in urban South Africa with powerful character development.
• Black Sails - While set in a different context, it explores themes of power, culture, and personal struggle.
• Salaryman Kintaro - Similar themes of work and personal life dilemmas in a cultural setting.
• Binnelanders - A soap opera addressing similar family and societal dynamics.
• Devil's Peak - Focuses on crime and relationships within an African context.
• The Last Face - Explores humanitarian challenges in Africa, similar themes to Material.
• Murder in Paradise - Mystery drama that provides insights into cultural complexities.
• The Big Sick - Covers cross-cultural marriages and familial tensions.
• Invictus - Depicts issues of identity, unity, and personal stories in a South African backdrop.
• City of God - Explores socio-economic struggles in a gritty urban setting.
• Toyi Toyi - Focuses on social activism and community issues in South Africa.
• Scandal! - A soap opera focusing on social issues, much like Material.
• Fruits of My Labor - Covers themes of family and personal struggle in a cultural context.
• A Girl from Mogadishu - Focuses on resilience and personal narratives in challenging contexts.
• The Long Walk to Freedom - Shares themes of struggle and identity in the African context.
• War Witch - Explores the impact of war on childhood and personal struggles.
• Soweto's Finest - Delves into the lives of South African youth with cultural challenges.
• Hotel Rwanda - Explores deep societal issues similar to those in Material.
• Lion - A powerful journey of identity and belonging in an African context.
• Happiness is a Four-Letter Word - Focuses on relationships and personal identity within the cultural framework.
• Gomorrah - Explores crime and interpersonal relationships in a gritty urban setting.
• 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.