Movies like Farewell to the King

A classic tale of madness and war, Apocalypse Now's journey into the depths of the human psyche and the darkness of the Vietnam War echoes the themes of sovereignty and confrontation with indigenous cultures explored in Farewell to the King. The lush jungle settings and intense performances make it a comparable watch.

Set during the American Civil War, Dances with Wolves features a Union Army officer who integrates with a Lakota tribe, an echo of the cultural immersion and leadership depicted in Farewell to the King. The nuances of culture and identity are explored thoroughly in both films.

This gripping drama, set in Uganda during the rule of the infamous Idi Amin, mirrors the particular blend of personal ambition and historical events found in Farewell to the King. Fans of the latter may appreciate the exploration of power and individual influence on historical events in a post-colonial context.

This adventure drama features an idealistic inventor who uproots his American family to start a new life in the Central American jungle. The movie showcases the clash between lofty ideals and harsh realities, paralleling the protagonist's journey in Farewell to the King.

As a story about American missionaries and mercenaries interacting with the indigenous people of the Amazon, this film provides a similarly complex look at the collision between Western and native cultures, akin to what is depicted in Farewell to the King.