

The World Unseen
“Nothing can stop you from falling in love”
A drama centered on two women who engage in a dangerous relationship during South Africa's apartheid era.
Where to watch The World Unseen in United States
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Where is The World Unseen streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Here TV, Here TV Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Plex | Apple TV Store, BFI Player |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Sooner |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store |
About The World Unseen
The World Unseen is a 2007 English-language romance and drama film directed by Shamim Sarif. The cast is led by Lisa Ray, Sheetal Sheth, Parvin Dabas. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Here TV, Here TV Amazon Channel.
The World Unseen was produced by Enlightenment Productions, Enlightenment Films, and Do Productions and made in South Africa and United Kingdom. It was released on September 9, 2007.
- Director
- Shamim Sarif
- Writers
- Shamim Sarif
- Release date
- September 9, 2007
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Africa, United Kingdom
- Production
- Enlightenment Productions, Enlightenment Films, Do Productions
The World Unseen cast & crew
The World Unseen was directed by Shamim Sarif and written by Shamim Sarif.
The cast features Lisa Ray as Miriam, Sheetal Sheth as Amina Harjan, Parvin Dabas as Omar, Nandana Sen as Rehmat, Grethe Fox as Madeleine Smith, and David Dennis as Jacob.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Michael Downie and it was produced by Hanan Kattan and Katherine Priestley.
Is The World Unseen worth watching?
The World Unseen holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 105 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed romance films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy romance and drama, The World Unseen is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The World Unseen
In United States, you can stream The World Unseen on YouTube TV, Here TV, and Here TV Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The World Unseen

Lisa Ray
Miriam

Sheetal Sheth
Amina Harjan

Parvin Dabas
Omar

Nandana Sen
Rehmat

Grethe Fox
Madeleine Smith

David Dennis
Jacob

Colin Moss
De Witt

Natalie Becker
Farah

Bernard White
Mr. Harjan

Rajesh Gopie
Sadru

Avantika Akerkar
Mrs. Hajan

Amber Rose Revah
Begum
The World Unseen — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The World Unseen in United States?
The World Unseen is streaming on YouTube TV, Here TV, Here TV Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The World Unseen on YouTube TV?
Yes — The World Unseen is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is The World Unseen in?
The World Unseen is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The World Unseen?
The World Unseen runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is The World Unseen rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 105 ratings.











