Sarafina!
“She was their teacher. They were her hope.”
A Soweto schoolgirl named Sarafina is galvanized to protest apartheid after her teacher is arrested for her activism, leading her to join the student resistance movement.
Where to watch Sarafina! in United States
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Where is Sarafina! streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
About Sarafina!
Sarafina! is a 1992 English-language music, drama and family film directed by Darrell James Roodt. The cast is led by Leleti Khumalo, Whoopi Goldberg, John Kani. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential.
Sarafina! was produced by BBC, Vanguard Films, and Distant Horizon and made in South Africa and United Kingdom. It was released on September 18, 1992, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- Darrell James Roodt
- Writers
- William Nicholson, Mbongeni Ngema
- Release date
- September 18, 1992
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Africa, United Kingdom
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- BBC, Vanguard Films, Distant Horizon
Sarafina! cast & crew
Sarafina! was directed by Darrell James Roodt and written by William Nicholson and Mbongeni Ngema.
The cast features Leleti Khumalo as Sarafina, Whoopi Goldberg as Mary Masembuko, John Kani as School Principal, Miriam Makeba as Angelina, Mary Twala as Sarafina's Grandmother, and Dumisani Dlamini as Crocodile.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stanley Myers, cinematography is by Mark Vicente, and it was produced by David M. Thompson and Helena Spring.
Is Sarafina! worth watching?
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy music, drama, and family, Sarafina! is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sarafina!
In United States, you can stream Sarafina! on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Sarafina!
Leleti Khumalo
Sarafina
Whoopi Goldberg
Mary Masembuko
John Kani
School Principal
Miriam Makeba
Angelina
Mary Twala
Sarafina's Grandmother
Dumisani Dlamini
Crocodile
Mbongeni Ngema
Sabela
Tertius Meintjes
Lieutenant Bloem
Robert Whitehead
Interrogator
Greg Latter
Policeman
Nicky Rebelo
Soldier
James Whyle
Soldier
Sarafina! — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sarafina! in United States?
Sarafina! is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Sarafina! on fuboTV?
Yes — Sarafina! is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Sarafina! in?
Sarafina! is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Zulu. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sarafina!?
Sarafina! runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is Sarafina! rated?
Sarafina! is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 47 ratings.
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