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10 Best Movies Like The River Niger

If you loved The River Niger, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

#1
Niger-Norway

Niger-Norway

1975★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The River Niger for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A comparison of women’s life in Niger and Norway. Film footage and photos taken in the beginning of the 1970s in the village of Maïné-Soroa, in Eastern Niger, are juxtaposed with a...

#2
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2021★ 9.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The River Niger for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A hitman is tasked to take out ex-mobsters when he suddenly hears a voice that questions his morality....

#3
The Secret Six

The Secret Six

1931★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The River Niger for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Bootlegger/cafe owner, Johnny Franks recruits crude working man Scorpio to join his gang, masterminded by crooked criminal defense lawyer Newton. Scorpio eventually takes over Fran...

#4
Lion

Lion

2019★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The River Niger for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A young lonely lion crosses an arid and desert Savannah. He discovers that the only source of water is kept by a tyrannical buffalo....

#5
Lion

Lion

2014★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The River Niger for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Adam is a broken man in the emotional transition as his family crumbles. Through the heartbreak and pain a chance meeting gives hope once more....

#6
Guru Chela

Guru Chela

2023★ 9.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The River Niger for fans of . It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Guru Chela is a heartfelt short film celebrating the timeless bond between a teacher Guru and student Chela. The story revolves around a young Chela who invites his Guru to attend ...