

Sarafina! (1992)
Overview
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!
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| South Africa | Netflix | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Sarafina! in 24 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Sarafina! about?
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. Sarafina! is a Music, Drama, Family movie, released on 1992-09-18, runtime 117 minutes.
Is Sarafina! worth watching?
TMDB users rate Sarafina! 6.2 out of 10 from 49 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Sarafina!?
In the United States, Sarafina! is free to watch on Hoopla and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Darrell James Roodt
Cast
- Leleti Khumalo as Sarafina
- Whoopi Goldberg as Mary Masembuko
- John Kani as School Principal
- Miriam Makeba as Angelina
- Mary Twala as Sarafina's Grandmother
- Dumisani Dlamini as Crocodile
- Mbongeni Ngema as Sabela
- Tertius Meintjes as Lieutenant Bloem
- Robert Whitehead as Interrogator
- Greg Latter as Policeman
- Nicky Rebelo as Soldier
- James Whyle as Soldier
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Sources
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