Movies Like Nyara: The Kidnapping

If you liked Nyara: The Kidnapping (2020), a movie directed by Ram Ally K, 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.

1
White Hunter, Black Heart (1990)
★ 6.4/10
Renowned filmmaker John Wilson travels to Africa to direct a new movie, but constantly leaves to hunt elephants and other game, to the dismay of his cast and crew. He eventually becomes obsessed with hunting down and…
2
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984)
★ 6.4/10
A shipping disaster in the 19th Century has stranded a man and woman in the wilds of Africa. The lady is pregnant, and gives birth to a son in their tree house. Soon after, a family of apes stumble across the house and…
3
The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos (2008)
★ 7.3/10
In the remote and forgotten wilderness of Lake Natron, in northern Tanzania, one of nature's last great mysteries unfolds: the birth, life and death of a million crimson-winged flamingos.
4
The Jungle Book (1994)
★ 6/10
Raised 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…
5
Propeller One-Way Night Coach (2026)
★ 6.2/10
During the golden age of aviation, a young airplane enthusiast and his mother embark on a cross-country journey to Hollywood—and their simple flight transforms into the trip of a lifetime.
6
Amina (2021)
★ 6.4/10
In 16th-century Zazzau, now Zaria, Nigeria, Amina must utilize her military skills and tactics to defend her family's kingdom. Based on a true story.
7
The Brides of Fu Manchu (1966)
★ 5.9/10
This time Fu Manchu and his army of henchmen are kidnaping the daughters of prominent scientists and taking them to his remote island headquarters. Instead of asking for ransom, Fu demands that the fathers help him to…
8
Tarzan and His Mate (1934)
★ 6.5/10
Harry Holt returns to Africa with his friend Martin Arlington to head up a large ivory expedition.
9
Tarzan Escapes (1936)
★ 6.9/10
White 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.
10
Tarzan the Ape Man (1932)
★ 6.6/10
James Parker and Harry Holt are on an expedition in Africa in search of the elephant burial grounds that will provide enough ivory to make them rich. Parker's beautiful daughter Jane arrives unexpectedly to join them…
11
The Protector (1985)
★ 5.9/10
Billy Wong is a New York City cop whose partner is gunned down during a robbery. Billy and his new partner, Danny Garoni, are working security at a fashion show when a wealthy man's daughter, Laura Shapiro, is…
12
Elephant (2020)
★ 7.7/10
Disneynature’s Elephant follows African elephant Shani and her spirited son Jomo as their herd make an epic journey hundreds of miles across the vast Kalahari Desert. Led by their great matriarch, Gaia, the family…
13
Tarzan & Jane (2002)
★ 6/10
With the first anniversary of her wedding to Tarzan beckoning, Jane ponders how to make it the perfect English celebration.
14
The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952)
★ 5.9/10
Writer Harry Street reflects on his life as he lies dying from an infection while on safari in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro.
15
Hatari! (1962)
★ 6.8/10
A female wildlife photographer arrives on an East African reservation where a group of men trap wild animals for zoos and circuses.
16
Two by Two: Overboard! (2020)
★ 7.6/10
Two misfit castaways struggle to reunite an unorthodox family, out-run a volcano, and negotiate a peace deal on a creaking Ark.
17
Holiday in the Wild (2019)
★ 6.5/10
When her husband abruptly ends their marriage, empty nester Kate embarks on a solo second honeymoon in Africa, finding purpose and potential romance.
18
Desert Flower (2009)
★ 7.6/10
The autobiography of a Somalian nomad who was sold in marriage at 13, fled from Africa a while later to become finally an American supermodel and is now at the age of 38, the UN spokeswoman against female genital…
19
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995)
★ 6.3/10
Summoned from an ashram in Tibet, Ace finds himself on a perilous journey into the jungles of Africa to find Shikaka, the missing sacred animal of the friendly Wachati tribe. He must accomplish this before the wedding…
20
Tarzan II (2005)
★ 6.1/10
When one of his missteps puts his family in jeopardy, Tarzan decides they would be better off without him.