Wah-Wah
2005, English. Directed by Richard E. Grant.
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Set at the end of the 1960s, as Swaziland is about to receive independence from United Kingdom, the film follows the young Ralph Compton, at 12, through his parents' traumatic separation, till he's 14.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Richard E. GrantDirector
- Nicholas HoultRalph Compton - 14 years
- Gabriel ByrneHarry Compton
- Emily WatsonRuby Compton
- Julie WaltersGwen Traherne
- Miranda RichardsonLauren Compton
- Celia ImrieLady Riva Hardwick
- Zac FoxRalph Compton - 11 years
- Julian WadhamCharles Bingham
- Fenella WoolgarJune Broughton
- John MatshikizaDr. Zim Mzimba
- Sid MitchellVernon
- John CarlisleSir Giffard Hardwick
Details
- Released
- 17 August 2005
- Country
- Swaziland, France, South Africa, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Richard E. Grant
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Wah-Wah: quick answers
Is Wah-Wah worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Wah-Wah?
Wah-Wah runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Wah-Wah have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Wah-Wah. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Wah-Wah parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Wah-Wah is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Wah-Wah on?
Wah-Wah isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Wah-Wah?
If you liked Wah-Wah, try Dream Lover, The Sheltering Sky, Nocturnal Animals.
Who directed Wah-Wah?
Wah-Wah (2005) was directed by Richard E. Grant and stars Nicholas Hoult, Gabriel Byrne, Emily Watson.