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A Good Man in Africa

1994·Movie
1h 34min·R
29
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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy7

World

Politics, society, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

Morgan Leafy is a secretary to the British High Commissioner to an Africa nation. Leafy is a man that makes himself useful to his boss, the snobbish Arthur Fanshawe, who has no clue about what's going on around him, but who wants to use his secretary to carry on his dirty work, which involves getting one of the most powerful men in the country to do business with his country.The young secretary has an eye for beautiful women around him, especially Hazel, a native beauty, with whom he is having an affair. Things get complicated because Sam Adekunle, a man running for president of the country, wants a favor from Leafy in return after he has accepted the invitation to visit London. The proposition involves swaying a prominent doctor's opposition to a plan that will make Adenkule filthy rich.
Political SatireColonial CritiqueWitty DialogueBureaucratic AbsurdityDiplomatic IntrigueCharacter StudyPost-Colonial TensionsDark ComedyClass Commentary

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Where can I stream A Good Man in Africa legally?

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Is A Good Man in Africa worth watching?

29
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 30/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 10%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Good Man in Africa rated?

RSexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is A Good Man in Africa?

1 h 34 min

A Good Man in Africa runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Good Man in Africa?

Critics28
Audiences38

Not quite. Audiences rate A Good Man in Africa higher (38) than critics (28). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is A Good Man in Africa in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in South Africa, United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Good Man in Africa?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Good Man in Africa in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.