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.
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  • 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.
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# Title Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status
1
Queen Sono
Queen Sono 45 min
Seasons 1 Eps 6
2020 South Africa 1436 6.2 Serial Anulat
2
Blood & Water
Blood & Water 48 min
Seasons 4 Eps 25
2020 South Africa 4811 6.7 Serial Serial în curs
3 2017 United States of America 5923 5 Film HD
4
Tsotsi
Tsotsi 94 min
2005 South Africa 32395 7.2 Film HD
5
Black Sails
Black Sails 60 min
Seasons 4 Eps 38
2014 South Africa 126121 8.2 Serial Încheiat
6 2023 United States of America 1553 5.4 Film HD
7
The Big Sick
The Big Sick 120 min
2017 United States of America 150812 7.5 Film HD
8
Invictus
Invictus 134 min
2009 United States of America 174681 7.3 Film HD
9
City of God
City of God 129 min
2002 Brazil 873700 8.6 Film HD
10
War Witch
War Witch 90 min
2012 Canada 7755 7 Film HD
11
Hotel Rwanda
Hotel Rwanda 121 min
2004 Italy 392806 8.1 Film HD
12
Lion
Lion 118 min
2016 Australia 267319 8 Film HD
13
Gomorrah
Gomorrah 48 min
Seasons 5 Eps 58
2014 Italy 50083 8.6 Serial Încheiat
14 2017 France 4955 6.9 Film HD
15
Making a Murderer
Making a Murderer 60 min
Seasons 2 Eps 20
2015 United States of America 108445 8.5 Serial Încheiat
16 1997 Italy 815371 8.6 Film HD
17 2016 Czech Republic 17785 6.9 Film HD
18
The Shack
The Shack 132 min
2017 Canada 42727 6.3 Film HD
19 2009 Argentina 243177 8.2 Film HD
20
The Blacklist
The Blacklist 43 min
Seasons 10 Eps 218
2013 United States of America 301628 7.9 Serial Încheiat
21
The Good Doctor
The Good Doctor 46 min
Seasons 7 Eps 126
2017 United States of America 130930 8 Serial Încheiat