Best Africa Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

Our pick of the 28 best africa movies and TV series of the 1980s to stream on 3eyedraven, sorted by weighted rating and refreshed as scores move. Cast, ratings, trailers and streaming options included.

The Color Purple 1985 ★ 7.7
The Gods Must Be Crazy 1980 ★ 7.3
Lion of the Desert 1981 ★ 7.3
The Professional 1981 ★ 7.2
Out of Africa 1985 ★ 7.2
Itinerary of a Spoiled Child 1988 ★ 7.2
Shaka Zulu 1986 ★ 7.2
Armour of God 1986 ★ 7.1
In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro 1986 ★ 7.7
Gorillas in the Mist 1988 ★ 7.0
Cobra Verde 1987 ★ 6.9
Camp de Thiaroye 1988 ★ 7.5
Chocolat 1988 ★ 6.9
The Big Red One 1980 ★ 6.7
Yeelen 1987 ★ 6.6
Yaaba 1989 ★ 6.6
Cheetah 1989 ★ 6.2
White Mischief 1987 ★ 6.1
Fort Saganne 1984 ★ 6.0
The Jewel of the Nile 1985 ★ 6.2
Roar 1981 ★ 5.9
The Dogs of War 1980 ★ 5.8
Sheena 1984 ★ 5.6
Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend 1985 ★ 5.2