Throwback Tuesday: 15 Movies About Africa

I originally shared this post April 13, 2017 when my boys were 12, 11, & 9. We used to use lots and lots of picture books and movies to study different countries and regions and would spent whole months on our geography units.

As part of our Africa unit we've been trying authentic African foods, trying our hand at African themed crafts, and reading books about Africa (check out our list of 55 books here).

We've also watched a few movies about Africa.  There were so many great movies to choose from that we had a hard time picking which ones to watch!  Here are 15 of our favorites.



It should be noted that not all films were appropriate for all of my boys that's why we have a mix of younger and older movies to appeal to a wider range of viewers.

1. The Air Up There

The Air Up There [Region 2]

2. The Lion King Movies

The Lion King Trilogy - Triple Pack [Blu-ray][Region Free]

3. Disney Nature African Cats



4. Blended



5.  Families of Ghana/ Kenya/ Egypt

Families of Ghana [NON-US FORMAT, PAL]

6.   Mighty Joe Young

Mighty Joe Young

7. The Wild

The Wild

8.  Gorillas in the Mist



9.  Born Free/ Living Free

Animal Combo Pack: Born Free/Living Free

10.  Sahara



11. Queen of Katwe

Queen Of Katwe

12.  Madagascar



13. Adventures in Zambezia



14. Island of Lemurs



15.  Duma




You might also want to check out our 55 Books  About Africa List.



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Comments

  1. Benita JamesApril 15, 2025 at 6:41 AM

    Lion King and Madagascar movies will always be a classic. I need to watch the movie, Queen of Katwe.

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  2. MariamaApril 15, 2025 at 7:28 AM

    This sounds like the perfect movie list for a cozy rainy day in bed! :) I've only seen Madagascar and The Lion King so far — looks like I’ve got some catching up to do!

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  3. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style BlogApril 15, 2025 at 7:43 AM

    This is a great list! I loved Gorilla's in the Mist and Born Free!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  4. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!April 15, 2025 at 8:06 AM

    There are quite a few I have not heard of before, this is great, thanks! #MMBC

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  5. HollyApril 15, 2025 at 9:22 AM

    What great movies to go along with your curriculum!

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  6. Laua @ Our Grand LivesApril 15, 2025 at 10:25 AM

    What a fun list to reference! Kids of all ages are so intrigued with this area of the world and all it offers!

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    1. Joanne April 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM

      They sure are. We learned so much about the whole continent.

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  7. AnonymousApril 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM

    I love the Lion King movies.
    Have a beautiful day.
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  8. Lydia C. LeeApril 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM

    The Gods Must Be Crazy was a good one and also District 9 (but more a scifi Africa)

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  9. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiApril 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM

    Wonderful list! Gorillas in the Mist is a favorite!

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