Movies like Medicine Man

The Mosquito Coast features Harrison Ford as an inventor who takes his family to the Central American jungle to create a utopian community. It provides a similar blend of jungle setting, adventure, and a man's intense quest, akin to what fans of Medicine Man might enjoy.

Congo is an adventure film where an expedition searches for diamonds in the African rainforest, encountering dangers and a lost city. It shares the appeal of a jungle expedition and the adventure and mystery elements found in Medicine Man.

The Ghost and The Darkness is a thrilling adventure based on the true story of two lions in Africa who halted the building of a railway. Its setting in the wild, along with the tense man-vs-nature storyline, would appeal to viewers who appreciated Medicine Man's remote backdrop and elements of suspense.

This biographical film about Dian Fossey, who studied gorillas in the wild, offers a compelling narrative about conservation and passion for the natural world. Fans of Medicine Man will likely appreciate the protagonist's dedication to preserving the environment, similar to Sean Connery's character.

In Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid, a scientific expedition in Borneo faces the perils of the jungle and the titular gigantic snakes while looking for a rare flower. The film combines the thrill of the unknown and the lush rainforest setting similar to the backdrop of Medicine Man.

Starring Anthony Hopkins as an anthropologist who lived with gorillas in Africa, Instinct delves into themes of nature, science, and humanity. This film resonates with Medicine Man through its exploration of the natural world and the clash between civilization and untouched environments.

In this film, American missionaries try to 'civilize' a tribe in the Amazon. It dives into the cultural clash and moral dilemmas that occur, echoing the environmentally-centric storylines and ethical questions that are present in Medicine Man.