Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Mister Johnson List
- The African Queen - Both feature themes of colonialism and adventure in Africa.
- Out of Africa - Explores the complexities of life in Africa, similar to Mister Johnson.
- The Last King of Scotland - Depicts the struggles and turmoil in Uganda's history.
- Blood Diamond - Involves telling stories set in Africa, focusing on colonization and exploitation.
- Hotel Rwanda - Addresses themes of conflict and colonial aftermath in Africa.
- The Constant Gardener - Explores British colonial interests in Africa.
- The Lion King - Features themes of identity and struggle in an African setting.
- Cry Freedom - Focuses on political issues and struggles in South Africa.
- Tsotsi - Explores the challenges of life in South Africa, dealing with moral dilemmas.
- Black Panther - Incorporates themes of identity and responsibility within an African context.
- The Battle of Algiers - Examines colonial resistance and the complexities of liberation.
- Beast of No Nation - Details the impact of civil war in an African country.
- Invictus - Explores post-colonial themes in South Africa.
- The Gods Must Be Crazy - A comedy exploring cultural clashes in Africa.
- The Interpreter - Centers around political and identity issues in Africa.
- Ladysmith Black Mambazo: No Boundaries - Explores cultural heritage and identity in South Africa.
- The Road to Guantanamo - Focuses on issues of personal identity, war, and culture.
- Africa: The Serengeti - Provides a documentary-style exploration of African landscapes and cultures.
- Captain Phillips - Explores piracy and conflict in African waters.
- The Wild Geese - Deals with mercenaries in Africa, showcasing colonial themes.
- The Man Who Knew Too Much - Involves themes of espionage in foreign lands, akin to colonial undertones.
- A Dry White Season - Examines apartheid and its effects in South Africa.
- City of God - Portrays social issues and struggles similar to themes in Mister Johnson.
- Sara’s Notebook - Highlights conflict and human interest stories in a foreign setting.
- The Human Stain - Explores complex identities against a backdrop of societal issues.
- The Help - Discusses race and class dynamics, echoing themes of colonialism.
- 12 Years a Slave - Explores the impact of colonization and identity.
- Duma - A coming-of-age story set amidst the beauty of the African landscape.
- The Promise - Addresses themes of conflict and identity in Africa.
- The Good Lie - Focuses on the refugee experience and cultural identity.
- Captive State - Looks at issues of oppression, set in a unique political context.
- The Last Emperor - Depicts identity struggles against colonialism.
- A United Kingdom - A love story that deals with race and colonial challenges.
- The 355 - Involves themes of espionage and international settings.
- Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World - Explores colonial themes through naval adventures.
- The Sheltering Sky - Delves into exploration and cultural encounters in North Africa.
- The English Patient - Explores love and loss set against the backdrop of war and colonialism.
- Freetown - Explores themes of escape and survival during conflict in Africa.
- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind - Inspiration against a backdrop of challenges stemming from cultural issues.
- Sankofa - Addresses themes of heritage and identity with a focus on Africa.
- Nairobi Half Life - Focuses on the struggles and aspirations of youth in an urban African setting.
- Queen of Katwe - An inspiring story set in an African context with themes of overcoming adversity.
- Restless - Explores legacy and identity against the backdrop of war-torn contexts.
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| # | Title | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The African Queen
105 min
|
1952 | United Kingdom | Drama | 87696 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 2 |
Out of Africa
161 min
|
1985 | United States of America | Drama | 93502 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 3 |
The Last King of Scotland
123 min
|
2006 | United States of America | Drama | 206294 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 4 |
Blood Diamond
143 min
|
2006 | Germany | Drama | 627383 | 8 | Film | HD |
| 5 |
Hotel Rwanda
121 min
|
2004 | Italy | Drama | 392897 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 6 |
The Constant Gardener
129 min
|
2005 | China | Drama | 156104 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 7 |
The Lion King
89 min
|
1994 | United States of America | Drama | 1264670 | 8.5 | Film | HD |
| 8 |
Cry Freedom
157 min
|
1987 | United Kingdom | Drama | 15380 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 9 |
Tsotsi
94 min
|
2005 | South Africa | Crime | 32401 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 10 |
Black Panther
135 min
|
2018 | United States of America | Action | 913707 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 11 |
The Battle of Algiers
121 min
|
1966 | Italy | Drama | 76163 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 12 |
Invictus
134 min
|
2009 | United States of America | Drama | 174707 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 13 |
The Gods Must Be Crazy
109 min
|
1980 | South Africa | Action | 63275 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 14 |
The Interpreter
128 min
|
2005 | France | Crime | 115689 | 6.4 | Film | HD |
| 15 |
Captain Phillips
134 min
|
2013 | United States of America | Drama | 520420 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 16 |
The Man Who Knew Too Much
120 min
|
1956 | United States of America | Drama | 76386 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 17 |
A Dry White Season
107 min
|
1989 | United States of America | Drama | 6894 | 7 | Film | HD |
| 18 |
City of God
129 min
|
2002 | Brazil | Drama | 874065 | 8.6 | Film | HD |
| 19 |
The Human Stain
106 min
|
2003 | France | Drama | 33828 | 6.2 | Film | HD |
| 20 |
The Help
146 min
|
2011 | United States of America | Drama | 529922 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 21 |
12 Years a Slave
134 min
|
2013 | United Kingdom | Drama | 789198 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 22 |
Duma
100 min
|
2005 | South Africa | Adventure | 9134 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 23 |
The Promise
133 min
|
2016 | Spain | Drama | 180447 | 6.1 | Film | HD |
| 24 |
The Good Lie
110 min
|
2014 | India | Drama | 35864 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 25 |
Captive State
110 min
|
2019 | United States of America | Thriller | 60600 | 6 | Film | HD |
| 26 |
The Last Emperor
163 min
|
1987 | Italy | Drama | 120095 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 27 |
A United Kingdom
111 min
|
2016 | Czech Republic | Drama | 17788 | 6.9 | Film | HD |
| 28 |
The 355
122 min
|
2022 | United States of America | Thriller | 43823 | 5.6 | Film | HD |
| 29 | 2003 | United States of America | Drama | 257194 | 7.5 | Film | HD | |
| 30 |
The Sheltering Sky
138 min
|
1990 | Italy | Drama | 14829 | 6.7 | Film | HD |
| 31 |
The English Patient
162 min
|
1996 | United Kingdom | Drama | 214189 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 32 |
Freetown
113 min
|
2015 | Ghana | Drama | 1316 | 4.7 | Film | HD |
| 33 |
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
113 min
|
2019 | Malawi | Drama | 52715 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 34 |
Queen of Katwe
124 min
|
2016 | United States of America | Drama | 20090 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 35 |
Restless
91 min
|
2011 | United States of America | Drama | 18775 | 6.7 | Film | HD |
