Movies like Where the River Runs Black (1986)
If you're looking for some great movies that are a lot like Where the River Runs Black, here is our list of similar films:
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    1. Fitzcarraldo

    #2,409 most popular movie yesterday

    Fitzcarraldo is an epic tale of obsession set in the Amazon, telling the story of a man determined to transport a steamship over a hill in order to access a rich rubber territory. The film's exploration of man's impact on nature aligns with the central themes of Where the River Runs Black.

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    2. Medicine Man

    #5,294 most popular movie yesterday

    Medicine Man, starring Sean Connery, explores the Amazon rainforest as a setting for its plot about a scientist who discovers a potential cure for cancer. The film's focus on the environment and the tension between progress and preservation mirrors themes found in Where the River Runs Black.

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    3. At Play in the Fields of the Lord

    #6,451 most popular movie yesterday

    This film takes viewers deep into the Amazon rainforest, where the lives of missionaries and mercenaries intertwine with the fates of local tribes. The thematic exploration of cultural clashes and the search for spiritual meaning resonate with the narrative of Where the River Runs Black.