On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
About On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl is a 2024 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Rungano Nyoni. The cast is led by Susan Chardy, Elizabeth Chisela, Esther Singini. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel.
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl was produced by A24, Fremantle, and BBC Film and made in Ireland and United Kingdom. It was released on December 6, 2024, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Rungano Nyoni
- Writers
- Rungano Nyoni
- Release date
- December 6, 2024
- OTT release
- April 8, 2025
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Production
- A24, Fremantle, BBC Film
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl cast & crew
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl was directed by Rungano Nyoni and written by Rungano Nyoni.
The cast features Susan Chardy as Shula, Elizabeth Chisela as Nsansa, Esther Singini as Bupe, Blessings Bhamjee as Young Shula, Doris Naulapwa as Shula's Mother, and Henry B.J. Phiri as Shula's Father.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lucrecia Dalt, cinematography is by David Gallego, and it was produced by Tim Cole and Andrew Lowe.
Is On Becoming a Guinea Fowl worth watching?
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
In United States, you can stream On Becoming a Guinea Fowl on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, and Cinemax Apple TV Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on April 8, 2025.
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Cast of On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
Susan Chardy
Shula
Elizabeth Chisela
Nsansa
Esther Singini
Bupe
Blessings Bhamjee
Young Shula
Doris Naulapwa
Shula's Mother
Henry B.J. Phiri
Shula's Father
Roy Chisha
Uncle Fred
Benson Mumba
Joseph
Chungu Bwalya
Farm Club Presenter 1
Margaret Mulubwa
Farm Club Presenter 2
Mary Mulabo
Beatrice
Norah Mwansa
Widow / Chichi
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl — FAQs
▸Where can I watch On Becoming a Guinea Fowl in United States?
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is On Becoming a Guinea Fowl on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — On Becoming a Guinea Fowl is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is On Becoming a Guinea Fowl in?
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl is originally in English, with audio tracks including Chichewa; Nyanja, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is On Becoming a Guinea Fowl?
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is On Becoming a Guinea Fowl rated?
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 41 ratings.
▸When did On Becoming a Guinea Fowl release on OTT?
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl became available digitally on April 8, 2025.
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