Movies like The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980)
If you're looking for some great movies that are a lot like The Gods Must Be Crazy, here is our list of similar films:
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    1. Crocodile Dundee

    #48 most popular movie yesterday

    Crocodile Dundee's storyline, which brings a rugged Australian bushman to the urban jungle of New York City, creates a comedic culture clash akin to the one experienced by the Kalahari Bushman in The Gods Must Be Crazy.

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    2. The Gods Must Be Crazy II

    #2,038 most popular movie yesterday

    As the direct sequel to The Gods Must Be Crazy, this film is a clear choice for fans of the original. It continues the blend of slapstick comedy and cultural commentary as the lovable protagonist, Xixo, once again encounters the oddities of the modern world.

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    3. George of the Jungle

    #2,645 most popular movie yesterday

    Although more explicitly slapstick, George of the Jungle entertains a similar humor to The Gods Must Be Crazy. It's a live-action adaptation of the cartoon of the same name and pokes fun at the 'fish out of water' trope.

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    4. Local Hero

    #3,234 most popular movie yesterday

    Local Hero is a charming film that, like The Gods Must Be Crazy, contrasts simple rural life with the complexities of the modern world. It tells the story of an American oil company representative sent to buy a small Scottish village and the unexpected emotional journey that ensues.

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    5. Medicine Man

    #4,065 most popular movie yesterday

    This film stars Sean Connery as a scientist in the Amazon rainforest who discovers a cure for cancer. The clash between modern science and indigenous wisdom mirrors the cultural contrasts and comedy found in The Gods Must Be Crazy.

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    6. The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain

    #5,781 most popular movie yesterday

    This heartwarming film has a similar gentle and comedic tone to The Gods Must Be Crazy. It revolves around the inhabitants of a Welsh village who go to great lengths to ensure their local hill is classified as a mountain.