The Gods Must Be Crazy
“The critics are raving... the natives are restless... and the laughter is non-stop!”
A Coca-Cola bottle dropped from an airplane raises havoc among a normally peaceful tribe of African bushmen who believe it to be a utensil of the gods.
Where to watch The Gods Must Be Crazy in United States
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Darkroom, Artiflix, Kanopy | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | Artiflix, Plex | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Artiflix, Plex | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Artiflix, Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Australia | Disney Plus, Artiflix, Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |
| Germany | Disney Plus, Artiflix, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Artiflix, Plex | — |
| Spain | Filmin, Artiflix, Plex | — |
| Brazil | Artiflix, Plex | — |
| Japan | Artiflix, Plex | Amazon Video |
About The Gods Must Be Crazy
The Gods Must Be Crazy is a 1980 English-language action and comedy film directed by Jamie Uys. The cast is led by Marius Weyers, Sandra Prinsloo, N!xau. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 1300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Darkroom, Artiflix.
The Gods Must Be Crazy was produced by CAT Films and Mimosa Films and made in South Africa and Botswana. It was released on September 10, 1980, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $200 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jamie Uys
- Writers
- Jamie Uys
- Release date
- September 10, 1980
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Africa, Botswana
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $200 million
- Production
- CAT Films, Mimosa Films
The Gods Must Be Crazy cast & crew
The Gods Must Be Crazy was directed by Jamie Uys and written by Jamie Uys.
The cast features Marius Weyers as Andrew Steyn, Sandra Prinsloo as Kate Thompson, N!xau as Xi, Louw Verwey as Sam Boga, Michael Thys as Mpudi, and Nic De Jager as Jack Hind.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Boshoff, cinematography is by Buster Reynolds, and it was produced by Jamie Uys and Boet Troskie.
Is The Gods Must Be Crazy worth watching?
The Gods Must Be Crazy holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 1,325 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action and comedy, The Gods Must Be Crazy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Gods Must Be Crazy
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Cast of The Gods Must Be Crazy
Marius Weyers
Andrew Steyn
Sandra Prinsloo
Kate Thompson
N!xau
Xi
Louw Verwey
Sam Boga
Michael Thys
Mpudi
Nic De Jager
Jack Hind
Fanyana H. Sidumo
Card 1
Joe Seakatsie
Card 2
Brian O'Shaughnessy
Mr. Thompson
Ken Gampu
President
Paddy O'Byrne
Narrator (voice)
Graham Armitage
The Reverend (voice) (uncredited)
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The Gods Must Be Crazy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Gods Must Be Crazy in United States?
The Gods Must Be Crazy is streaming on YouTube TV, Darkroom, Artiflix, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Gods Must Be Crazy on YouTube TV?
Yes — The Gods Must Be Crazy is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is The Gods Must Be Crazy in?
The Gods Must Be Crazy is originally in English, with audio tracks including Tswana, English, Afrikaans. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Gods Must Be Crazy?
The Gods Must Be Crazy runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is The Gods Must Be Crazy rated?
The Gods Must Be Crazy is rated PG. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 1,325 ratings.
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