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10 Best Movies Like The African

If you loved The African, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Deadly Circuit

Deadly Circuit

1983★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The African for fans of Crime. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A P.I. is obsessed with a cute woman, who seduces and kills rich men around W. Europe....

#2
The Perfect Date

The Perfect Date

2010★ 5.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The African for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Michel dreams of a perfect meeting with the woman of his dreams, entirely due to chance, as his parents and grandparents experienced. Vincent, Michel's contrast, is completely diff...

#3
The Adjustment Bureau

The Adjustment Bureau

2011★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The African for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar heartwarming atmosphere.

A man glimpses the future Fate has planned for him – and chooses to fight for his own destiny. Battling the powerful Adjustment Bureau across, under and through the streets of New ...

#4
Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

1975★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The African for fans of Comedy & Adventure. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

King Arthur, accompanied by his squire, recruits his Knights of the Round Table, including Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-La...

#5
Superman

Superman

2025★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The African for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Superman, a journalist in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent....

#6
Titanic

Titanic

1997★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The African for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

101-year-old Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story of her life aboard the Titanic, 84 years later. A young Rose boards the ship with her mother and fiancé. Meanwhile, Jack Dawson and...