A Good Man in Africa (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1994, A Good Man in Africa is a comedy and drama film directed by Bruce Beresford, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. A Good Man in Africa stars Colin Friels as Morgan Leafy, 1st Secretary of the High Commissioner, Sean Connery as Dr. Alex Murray, John Lithgow as Arthur Fanshawe, British High Commissioner and Diana Rigg as Chloe Fanshawe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, A Good Man in Africa has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Good Man in Africa page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Good Man in Africa tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Good Man in Africa (1994)?
- In US, A Good Man in Africa is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Good Man in Africa worth watching?
- A Good Man in Africa holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Good Man in Africa?
- A Good Man in Africa stars Colin Friels, Sean Connery, John Lithgow, Diana Rigg and Joanne Whalley.
- When was A Good Man in Africa released?
- A Good Man in Africa was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.