Movies Like Safari Drums
If you liked Safari Drums (1953), a adventure movie directed by Ford Beebe, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.
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Tarzan and His Mate (1934)
★ 6.5/10Also adventureHarry Holt returns to Africa with his friend Martin Arlington to head up a large ivory expedition.
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The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar (2016)
★ 6.7/10Also adventureSet in the African savannah, the film follows Kion as he assembles the members of the 'Lion Guard'. Throughout the film, the diverse team of young animals will learn how to utilize each of their unique abilities to…
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Hatari! (1962)
★ 6.8/10Also adventureA female wildlife photographer arrives on an East African reservation where a group of men trap wild animals for zoos and circuses.
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The Jungle Book (2016)
★ 6.9/10Also adventureAfter a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli, a man-cub fostered by wolves, is forced to flee the jungle, and he embarks on a journey of self-discovery with the help of the panther, Bagheera, and the free-spirited…
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African Cats (2011)
★ 7.4/10Also adventureAfrican Cats captures the real-life love, humor and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna. The story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother’s strength, spirit and…
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The Jungle Book (1994)
★ 6/10Also adventureRaised by wild animals since childhood, Mowgli is drawn away from the jungle by the beautiful Kitty. But Mowgli must eventually face corrupt Capt. Boone, who wants both Kitty's hand and the treasures of Monkey City – a…
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Tarzan & Jane (2002)
★ 6/10Also adventureWith the first anniversary of her wedding to Tarzan beckoning, Jane ponders how to make it the perfect English celebration.
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Tarzan Finds a Son! (1939)
★ 6.1/10Also adventureA young couple die in a plane crash in the jungle. Their son is found by Tarzan and Jane who name him Boy and raise him as their own. Five years later a search party comes to find the young heir to millions of dollars…
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Mighty Joe Young (1949)
★ 6.4/10Also adventureA young woman, Jill Young, grew up on her father's ranch in Africa, raising a large gorilla named Joe from an infant. Years later, she brings him to Hollywood to become a star.
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Rio 2 (2014)
★ 6.5/10Also adventureIt's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they're hurtled from Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most…
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The Jungle Book 2 (2003)
★ 5.9/10Also adventureMowgli has been living in the man-village with his little stepbrother Ranjan and his best friend Shanti. But the man-cub still has that jungle rhythm in his heart, and he misses his old buddies Baloo and Bagheera. When…
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The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving (1995)
★ 6.2/10Also adventureWhen the water supply to the Great Valley is blocked, Littlefoot and his friends must cooperate with a group of bullies to find the reason the cause.
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The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water (2002)
★ 6.3/10Also adventureLittlefoot befriends with a mysterious, fun-loving dolphin-like creature named Mo, who is trapped in "new water" caused by heavy rain. The gang then goes on an adventure to the "big water" to bring Mo home.
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Tarzan Escapes (1936)
★ 6.9/10Also adventureWhite hunter Captain Fry tries to take Tarzan back to civilization, caged for public display. He arrives in the jungle with Jane's cousins, Eric and Rita, who want Jane's help in claiming a fortune left her.
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The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island (1997)
★ 6.3/10Also adventureThe Great Valley turns barren and herds of dinosaurs have to find another place to inhabit. Cera, Littlefoot and Petrie, all kids, leave to find food and get stranded on a lush unknown island.
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Roar (1981)
★ 5.8/10Also adventureRoar follows a family who are attacked by various African animals at the secluded home of their keeper.
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Khumba (2013)
★ 6/10Also adventureA half-striped zebra is blamed for the drought and leaves his herd in search of his missing stripes. He is joined on his quest by an overprotective wildebeest and a flamboyant ostrich; they defeat the tyrannical…
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Curious George (2006)
★ 6.5/10Also adventureWhen The Man in the Yellow Hat befriends Curious George in the jungle, they set off on a non-stop, fun-filled journey through the wonders of the big city toward the warmth of true friendship.
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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)
★ 6.5/10Also adventureAlex, Marty, and other zoo animals find a way to escape from Madagascar when the penguins reassemble a wrecked airplane. The precariously repaired craft stays airborne just long enough to make it to the African…
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Tarzan II (2005)
★ 6.1/10Also adventureWhen one of his missteps puts his family in jeopardy, Tarzan decides they would be better off without him.