Tsotsi
“In this world... Redemption comes just once.”
Tsotsi is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 16 June 2026.
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 Japan — 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Tsotsi in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Tsotsi on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Is Tsotsi on Netflix?+
Tsotsi is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD.
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.
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