I Am Not a Witch

Name: I Am Not a Witch
Genre: Drama
Released: 2017-10-20
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Maggie Mulubwa, Henry B.J. Phiri, Gloria Huwiler, Nellie Munamonga, Dyna Mufuni

2017·Movie·12A·93 min·★ 6.7(136)

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Convicted of witchcraft, 8-year-old Shula is brought to live in a penal colony where witches do hard labour in service of the government.

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Australia	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
France	Molotov TV	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
Brazil	Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store

About I Am Not a Witch

I Am Not a Witch is a 2017 English-language drama film directed by Rungano Nyoni. The cast is led by Maggie Mulubwa, Henry B.J. Phiri, Gloria Huwiler. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC+ Amazon Channel, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel.

I Am Not a Witch was produced by Soda Pictures, Clandestine Films, and Quiddity Films and made in France and Germany. It was released on October 20, 2017, and carries a 12A certification.

Director: Rungano Nyoni
Writers: Rungano Nyoni
Release date: October 20, 2017
Original language: English
Age rating: 12A
Status: Released
Country: France, Germany
Production: Soda Pictures, Clandestine Films, Quiddity Films

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I Am Not a Witch cast & crew

I Am Not a Witch was directed by Rungano Nyoni and written by Rungano Nyoni.

The cast features Maggie Mulubwa as Shula, Henry B.J. Phiri as Mr. Banda, Gloria Huwiler as Tourist, Nellie Munamonga as Police Officer, Dyna Mufuni as Leader, and Nancy Murilo as Charity.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Matthew James Kelly, cinematography is by David Gallego, and it was produced by Juliette Grandmont and Hannah Thomas.

Is I Am Not a Witch worth watching?

I Am Not a Witch holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 136 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, I Am Not a Witch is worth a place on your watchlist.

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