Movie

Tsotsi

“In this world... Redemption comes just once.”

★ 6.9(350)20051h 34m

Tsotsi is streaming on Magenta TV+ in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Kino on Demand. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Gavin Hood
Release date: 2005-12-23
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: Sotho
Box office: $9,891,303
Budget: $3,000,000
Status: Released
Country: South Africa
Studio: Movieworld Productions

Tsotsi — trailer

About Tsotsi

Tsotsi is a 2005 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Gavin Hood, starring Presley Chweneyagae, Jerry Mofokeng and Terry Pheto. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 350 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Tsotsi in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A young South African boy from the Johannesburg ghetto named Tsotsi, meaning Gangster, leaves home as a child to get away from his helpless parents. Now a teenage thug, Tsotsi finds a baby in the back seat of a car he's just stolen. He decides that it is his responsibility to care for the infant and in the process learns that maybe the criminal life isn’t the best way.

Cast

Presley Chweneyagae

Tsotsi

Jerry Mofokeng

Morris

Terry Pheto

Miriam

Zenzo Ngqobe

Butcher

Zola

Fela

Rapulana Seiphemo

John Dube

Nambitha Mpumlwana

Pumla Dube

Percy Matsemela

Sergeant Zuma

Thembi Nyandeni

Soekie

Owen Sejake

Gumboot Dlamini

Israel Makoe

Tsotsi's father

Sindi Khambule

Tsotsi's Mother

Themes & keywords

babypoliceslumfighthijackingjohannesburg, south africalovefriendsmurdergangcriminal

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Tsotsi in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Tsotsi on Magenta TV+. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Kino on Demand.

Is Tsotsi on Netflix?+

Tsotsi is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Magenta TV+.

How long is Tsotsi?+

Tsotsi has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Tsotsi?+

Tsotsi stars Presley Chweneyagae, Jerry Mofokeng, Terry Pheto, Zenzo Ngqobe and Zola.

When did Tsotsi come out?+

Tsotsi is a 2005 movie directed by Gavin Hood.

What genre is Tsotsi?+

Tsotsi is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Tsotsi?+

Tsotsi was directed by Gavin Hood.