Movie

Canary

★ 6.5(21)20182h 3m

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Good to know

Director: Christiaan Olwagen
Release date: 2018-08-26
Runtime: 2h 3m
Language: Afrikaans
Status: Released
Country: South Africa
Studio: Marche Media

About Canary

Canary is a 2018 movie in the Music and Drama genres, directed by Christiaan Olwagen, starring Schalk Bezuidenhout, Hannes Otto and Germandt Geldenhuys. It has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 21 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Canary in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Kanarie (Afrikaans for 'Canary') is a coming-of-age musical war drama. Drafted into the South African army during apartheid, a young soldier joins the military's traveling choir, and romance on the battlefield causes him to deal with his long-repressed sexual identity through hardship, camaraderie, first love, and the liberating freedom of music, the true self can be discovered.

Cast

Schalk Bezuidenhout

Johan Niemand

Hannes Otto

Wolfgang Müller

Germandt Geldenhuys

Ludolf Otterman

Gérard Rudolf

Reverend Koch

Jacques Bessenger

Reverend Engelbrecht

Francois Jacobs

Tiaan Taljaard

De Klerk Oelofse

Walter "Rambo" Boonzaaier

Ludwig Binge

Daan Goosen

David Viviers

Kevin Scott

Andrico Goosen

Ruan "Lobster" Swart

Beer Adriaanse

Corporal Crunchie

Laudo Liebenberg

Lourens Human

Themes & keywords

homophobiachoirsouth africaapartheidmilitary servicemale homosexualitylgbt1980smilitary choirgay themehomosexuality

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Canary in Mexico?+

Canary is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Canary on Netflix?+

Canary is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Canary?+

Canary has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

Who stars in Canary?+

Canary stars Schalk Bezuidenhout, Hannes Otto, Germandt Geldenhuys, Gérard Rudolf and Jacques Bessenger.

When did Canary come out?+

Canary is a 2018 movie directed by Christiaan Olwagen.

What genre is Canary?+

Canary is Music and Drama film.

Who directed Canary?+

Canary was directed by Christiaan Olwagen.