The Bang Bang Club
“Sometimes you get too close”
In the early to mid '90s, when the South African system of apartheid was in its death throes, four photographers - Greg Marinovich, Kevin Carter, Ken Oosterbroek and João Silva - bonded by their friendship and a sense of purpose, worked together to chronicle the violence and upheaval leading up to the 1994 election of Nelson Mandela as president. Their work is risky and dangerous, potentially fatally so, as they thrust themselves into the middle of chaotic clashes between forces backed by the government (including Inkatha Zulu warriors) and those in support of Mandela's African National Congress.
Where to watch The Bang Bang Club in United States
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Tubi TV, CBC Gem | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | Beamafilm | Beamafilm, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store |
About The Bang Bang Club
The Bang Bang Club is a 2011 English-language drama and history film directed by Steven Silver. The cast is led by Malin Åkerman, Ryan Phillippe, Taylor Kitsch. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV.
The Bang Bang Club was produced by Film Foundry Partners and made in Canada and South Africa. It was released on April 22, 2011, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Steven Silver
- Writers
- Steven Silver
- Release date
- April 22, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, South Africa
- Production
- Film Foundry Partners
The Bang Bang Club cast & crew
The Bang Bang Club was directed by Steven Silver and written by Steven Silver.
The cast features Malin Åkerman as Robin Comley, Ryan Phillippe as Greg Marinovich, Taylor Kitsch as Kevin Carter, Frank Rautenbach as Ken Oosterbroek, Neels Van Jaarsveld as Joao Silva, and Russel Savadier as Ronald Graham.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Philip Miller, cinematography is by Mirosław Baszak, and it was produced by Daniel Iron and Jannie van Wyk.
Is The Bang Bang Club worth watching?
The Bang Bang Club holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 181 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, The Bang Bang Club is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Bang Bang Club
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Cast of The Bang Bang Club
Malin Åkerman
Robin Comley
Ryan Phillippe
Greg Marinovich
Taylor Kitsch
Kevin Carter
Frank Rautenbach
Ken Oosterbroek
Neels Van Jaarsveld
Joao Silva
Russel Savadier
Ronald Graham
Ashley Friedlander
Roxy
Patrick Lyster
James Nachtwey
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela
Lika Berning
Vivian
The Bang Bang Club — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Bang Bang Club in United States?
The Bang Bang Club is streaming on Philo, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Bang Bang Club on Philo?
Yes — The Bang Bang Club is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is The Bang Bang Club in?
The Bang Bang Club is originally in English, with audio tracks including Xhosa, English, Afrikaans, Zulu. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Bang Bang Club?
The Bang Bang Club runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).
▸What is The Bang Bang Club rated?
The Bang Bang Club is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 181 ratings.
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