Movie

Half of a Yellow Sun

★ 5.0(29)20131h 46m

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Good to know

Director: Biyi Bandele
Release date: 2013-09-08
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Nigeria
Studio: BFI

Half of a Yellow Sun — trailer

About Half of a Yellow Sun

Half of a Yellow Sun is a 2013 movie in the Romance and Drama genres, directed by Biyi Bandele, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandiwe Newton and Anika Noni Rose. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 29 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Half of a Yellow Sun in India — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An epic love story: Olanna and Kainene are glamorous twins, living a privileged city life in newly independent 1960s Nigeria. The two women make very different choices of lovers, but rivalry and betrayal must be set aside as their lives are swept up in the turbulence of war.

Cast

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Odenigbo

Thandiwe Newton

Olanna

Anika Noni Rose

Kainene

Joseph Mawle

Richard

John Boyega

Ugwu

Genevieve Nnaji

Miss Adebayo

Onyeka Onwenu

Mama

Hakeem Kae-Kazim

Captain Dutse

Babou Ceesay

Okeoma

Susan Wokoma

Amala

Jude Orhorha

Harrison

Gloria Young

Aunty Ifeka

Themes & keywords

nigeria

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Half of a Yellow Sun in India?+

Half of a Yellow Sun is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in India. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Half of a Yellow Sun on Netflix?+

Half of a Yellow Sun is not on Netflix in India right now.

How long is Half of a Yellow Sun?+

Half of a Yellow Sun has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Who stars in Half of a Yellow Sun?+

Half of a Yellow Sun stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandiwe Newton, Anika Noni Rose, Joseph Mawle and John Boyega.

When did Half of a Yellow Sun come out?+

Half of a Yellow Sun is a 2013 movie directed by Biyi Bandele.

What genre is Half of a Yellow Sun?+

Half of a Yellow Sun is Romance and Drama film.

Who directed Half of a Yellow Sun?+

Half of a Yellow Sun was directed by Biyi Bandele.