Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 17, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Somewhere in Africa

If you loved Somewhere in Africa, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Men in War

Men in War

1957★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Somewhere in Africa for fans of Drama & War. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In Korea, on 6 September 1950, Lieutenant Benson's platoon finds itself isolated in enemy-held territory after a retreat. Soon they are joined by Sergeant Montana, whose overriding...

#2
Waiting for Anya

Waiting for Anya

2020★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Somewhere in Africa for fans of Drama & War. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

During the harrows of WWII, Jo, a young shepherd along with the help of the widow Horcada, helps to smuggle Jewish children across the border from southern France into Spain....

#3
Cloak and Dagger

Cloak and Dagger

1946★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Somewhere in Africa for fans of Drama & War. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Italian partisans help a professor sent by the OSS to find an atomic scientist held by Nazis....

#4
The Dogs of War

The Dogs of War

1980★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Somewhere in Africa for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Mercenary soldiers Jamie and Drew are hired by a large corporation to liberate Zangaro, a small African nation, from an despot. Havoc ensues....

#5
The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell

The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell

1955★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Somewhere in Africa for fans of Drama & War. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A dramatization of the American general and his court martial for publically complaining about High Command's dismissal and neglect of the aerial fighting forces....

#6
Sniper: Reloaded

Sniper: Reloaded

2011★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Somewhere in Africa for fans of Drama & War. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Marine Sgt. Brandon Beckett, son of the U.S. Marine Corps' deadliest sniper, Thomas Beckett, must turn to his father's former protégé (Billy Zane) to track down and kill a mysterio...

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