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The Gods Must Be Crazy

“The critics are raving... the natives are restless... and the laughter is non-stop!”

★ 7.3(1,332)19801h 49m

The Gods Must Be Crazy is streaming on Disney Plus and Artiflix in Switzerland, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Jamie Uys
Release date: 1980-09-10
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: Tswana
Box office: $200,000,000
Budget: $5,000,000
Status: Released
Country: South Africa
Studio: CAT Films
Part of: The Gods Must Be Crazy Collection

The Gods Must Be Crazy — trailer

About The Gods Must Be Crazy

The Gods Must Be Crazy is a 1980 movie in the Action and Comedy genres, directed by Jamie Uys, starring Marius Weyers, Sandra Prinsloo and N!xau. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 1,332 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Gods Must Be Crazy in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Marius Weyers

Andrew Steyn

Sandra Prinsloo

Kate Thompson

N!xau

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)

Themes & keywords

airplaneafricatribebotswanagoddesertsoda bottlekalaharibushmantribalindependent film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Gods Must Be Crazy in Switzerland?+

In Switzerland, you can stream The Gods Must Be Crazy on Disney Plus and Artiflix. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video.

Is The Gods Must Be Crazy on Netflix?+

The Gods Must Be Crazy is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus and Artiflix.

How long is The Gods Must Be Crazy?+

The Gods Must Be Crazy has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in The Gods Must Be Crazy?+

The Gods Must Be Crazy stars Marius Weyers, Sandra Prinsloo, N!xau, Louw Verwey and Michael Thys.

When did The Gods Must Be Crazy come out?+

The Gods Must Be Crazy is a 1980 movie directed by Jamie Uys.

What genre is The Gods Must Be Crazy?+

The Gods Must Be Crazy is Action and Comedy film.

Who directed The Gods Must Be Crazy?+

The Gods Must Be Crazy was directed by Jamie Uys.