On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
2024, English. Directed by Rungano Nyoni.
On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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On Becoming a Guinea Fowl is streaming on HBO Max and Cinemax in India.
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Cast & crew
- Rungano NyoniDirector
- Susan ChardyShula
- Elizabeth ChiselaNsansa
- Esther SinginiBupe
- Blessings BhamjeeYoung Shula
- Doris NaulapwaShula's Mother
- Henry B.J. PhiriShula's Father
- Roy ChishaUncle Fred
- Benson MumbaJoseph
- Chungu BwalyaFarm Club Presenter 1
- Margaret MulubwaFarm Club Presenter 2
- Mary MulaboBeatrice
- Norah MwansaWidow / Chichi
Details
- Released
- 6 December 2024
- Country
- Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Rungano Nyoni
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On Becoming a Guinea Fowl: quick answers
Is On Becoming a Guinea Fowl worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is On Becoming a Guinea Fowl?
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does On Becoming a Guinea Fowl have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for On Becoming a Guinea Fowl. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is On Becoming a Guinea Fowl on?
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl is streaming on HBO Max and Cinemax in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like On Becoming a Guinea Fowl?
If you liked On Becoming a Guinea Fowl, try Somewhere in Queens, Hooking Up, Savage House.
Who directed On Becoming a Guinea Fowl?
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (2024) was directed by Rungano Nyoni and stars Susan Chardy, Elizabeth Chisela, Esther Singini.