Movies like The Lion of Africa

The English Patient's sweeping saga of love and loss in North Africa during WWII envelops the viewer in rich emotional depth and the vastness of the desert landscapes. Admirers of The Lion of Africa's romance and historical backdrop might find themselves swept away by this Academy Award-winning drama.

Set in Sierra Leone during the chaotic 1990s, Blood Diamond pairs Leonardo DiCaprio and Djimon Hounsou in a gritty story of a search for a rare diamond. The film's action sequences, ethical quandaries, and African setting will resonate with fans of The Lion of Africa.

In this tense political drama, Forest Whitaker portrays Ugandan dictator Idi Amin as seen through the eyes of his personal physician. The intensity and African political landscape of The Lion of Africa can be found here, compelling viewers who are drawn to stories set against the continent's tumultuous historical events.

Featuring Meryl Streep and Robert Redford, Out of Africa is a visually stunning epic that tells the story of a love affair set against the backdrop of British East Africa in the early 20th century. Fans of The Lion of Africa's lush African landscapes and drama will appreciate the similar setting and sweeping cinematography.

This powerful drama depicts the true story of Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager who housed over a thousand Tutsi refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda. Fans of The Lion of Africa's African setting and themes of heroism amid adversity will find Hotel Rwanda an emotionally affecting film with a resonant message.

Set in 19th-century Africa, this gripping adventure pits man against nature's most fearsome predators, much like The Lion of Africa. With Val Kilmer and Michael Douglas starring as engineers tasked with building a railroad bridge while lions stalk their workforce, viewers who enjoyed the raw tension and survival themes in The Lion of Africa will find much to like here.

Based on the true story of primatologist Dian Fossey, played by Sigourney Weaver, Gorillas in the Mist dives deep into the complexities of animal conservation in Africa. Like The Lion of Africa, it tackles the relationship between humans and African wildlife, with a compelling human element.