Movie

Sarafina!

“She was their teacher. They were her hope.”

★ 6.1(47)19921h 57m

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Good to know

Director: Darrell James Roodt
Release date: 1992-09-18
Runtime: 1h 57m
Language: English
Box office: $8,606,242
Status: Released
Country: South Africa
Studio: BBC

Sarafina! — trailer

About Sarafina!

Sarafina! is a 1992 movie in the Music, Drama and Family genres, directed by Darrell James Roodt, starring Leleti Khumalo, Whoopi Goldberg and John Kani. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 47 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sarafina! in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A Soweto schoolgirl named Sarafina is galvanized to protest apartheid after her teacher is arrested for her activism, leading her to join the student resistance movement.

Cast

Leleti Khumalo

Sarafina

Whoopi Goldberg

Mary Masembuko

John Kani

School Principal

Miriam Makeba

Angelina

Mary Twala

Sarafina's Grandmother

Dumisani Dlamini

Crocodile

Mbongeni Ngema

Sabela

Tertius Meintjes

Lieutenant Bloem

Robert Whitehead

Interrogator

Greg Latter

Policeman

Nicky Rebelo

Soldier

James Whyle

Soldier

Themes & keywords

africasouth africaapartheidmusicalbased on play or musicalsoweto

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sarafina! in Mexico?+

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

Is Sarafina! on Netflix?+

Sarafina! is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Sarafina!?+

Sarafina! has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

Who stars in Sarafina!?+

Sarafina! stars Leleti Khumalo, Whoopi Goldberg, John Kani, Miriam Makeba and Mary Twala.

When did Sarafina! come out?+

Sarafina! is a 1992 movie directed by Darrell James Roodt.

What genre is Sarafina!?+

Sarafina! is Music, Drama and Family film.

Who directed Sarafina!?+

Sarafina! was directed by Darrell James Roodt.