Africano

Africano

Directed by Amr Arafa

2001103 min6.1 / 10

A lighthearted adventure comedy about family bonds and overcoming obstacles, centered on inheriting and saving a troubled zoo in South Africa.

The story of Badr, a young veterinarian, and his brother in law ‘Essaam, their desire for success and the seeming good fortune they encounter. Their life turned upside down when they get news that they have inherited a Zoo from Badr's uncle in South Africa. Badr and ‘Essaam fly to South Africa where they meet Gameela, Badr's niece, they find that the zoo is facing many problems. Badr, ‘Essaam, and Gameela face such challenges as vicious lion attacks, greedy bankers, treacherous relatives, with the help of Shaaker the father's lawyer and Adam, the loyal family employee.

Questions people ask

  • Is Africano sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Does Africano end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Africano easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Africano scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Africano violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

22/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity8

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise38

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love25

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Africano

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Africano

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Africano, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Africano, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Africano, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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