Movie

Cry, the Beloved Country

★ 6.8(28)19951h 46m

Cry, the Beloved Country is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Darrell James Roodt
Release date: 1995-12-15
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: English
Box office: $676,525
Status: Released
Country: South Africa
Studio: Alpine Pty Limited

Cry, the Beloved Country — trailer

About Cry, the Beloved Country

Cry, the Beloved Country is a 1995 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Darrell James Roodt, starring Richard Harris, James Earl Jones and Charles S. Dutton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 28 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Cry, the Beloved Country in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A South-African preacher goes to search for his wayward son who has committed a crime in the big city.

Cast

Richard Harris

James Jarvis

James Earl Jones

Rev. Stephen Kumalo

Charles S. Dutton

John Kumalo

Vusi Kunene

Theophilus Msimangu

Tsholofelo Wechoemang

Child

Dolly Rathebe

Mrs. Kumalo

Jack Robinson

Ian Jarvis

Ramalao Makhene

Jennifer Steyn

Mary Jarvis

Ian Roberts

Evans

David Clatworthy

Clerk of the court

Somizi Mhlongo

Young Thief

Themes & keywords

based on novel or booksouth africaapartheidpriest1940srace relations

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Cry, the Beloved Country in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, Cry, the Beloved Country is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Cry, the Beloved Country on Netflix?+

Cry, the Beloved Country is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is Cry, the Beloved Country?+

Cry, the Beloved Country has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Who stars in Cry, the Beloved Country?+

Cry, the Beloved Country stars Richard Harris, James Earl Jones, Charles S. Dutton, Vusi Kunene and Tsholofelo Wechoemang.

When did Cry, the Beloved Country come out?+

Cry, the Beloved Country is a 1995 movie directed by Darrell James Roodt.

What genre is Cry, the Beloved Country?+

Cry, the Beloved Country is Drama film.

Who directed Cry, the Beloved Country?+

Cry, the Beloved Country was directed by Darrell James Roodt.