Mapantsula is streaming on Film Movement Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 11 June 2026.
Where to watch Mapantsula
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Oliver Schmitz
- Release date
- 1988-05-21
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Language
- Afrikaans
- Box office
- $5,525
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Africa
- Studio
- David Hannay Productions
Mapantsula — trailer
About Mapantsula
Mapantsula is a 1988 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Oliver Schmitz, starring Thomas Mogotlane, Marcel Van Heerden and Thembi Mtshali. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mapantsula in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
A petty gangster inevitably becomes involved in the growing anti-apartheid struggle and is forced to choose between individual gain and a united stand against the system.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Mapantsula in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Mapantsula on Film Movement Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Is Mapantsula on Netflix?+
Mapantsula is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Film Movement Plus.
How long is Mapantsula?+
Mapantsula has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
Who stars in Mapantsula?+
Mapantsula stars Thomas Mogotlane, Marcel Van Heerden, Thembi Mtshali, Dolly Rathebe and Peter Sephuma.
When did Mapantsula come out?+
Mapantsula is a 1988 movie directed by Oliver Schmitz.
What genre is Mapantsula?+
Mapantsula is Crime and Drama film.
Who directed Mapantsula?+
Mapantsula was directed by Oliver Schmitz.
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