Goodbye Bafana
2007, English. Directed by Bille August.
The true story of a white South African racist whose life was profoundly altered by the black prisoner he guarded for twenty years. The prisoner's name was Nelson Mandela.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 167 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Bille AugustDirector
- Joseph FiennesJames Gregory
- Dennis HaysbertNelson Mandela
- Diane KrugerGloria Gregory
- Shiloh HendersonBrett Gregory
- Patrick LysterMajor Pieter Jordaan
- Norman AnsteyJimmy Kruger
- Terry PhetoZindzi Mandela
- Zikhona MdaZenani Mandela
- Leslie MongeziWalter Sisulu
- Faith NdukwanaWinnie Mandela
- Zingizile MtuzulaRaymond Mhlaba
- Mehboob BawaAhmed Kathrada
Details
- Released
- 11 February 2007
- Country
- Belgium, United Kingdom, South Africa
- Written by
- Greg Latter
- Budget
- $30M
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Goodbye Bafana: quick answers
Is Goodbye Bafana worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 167 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Goodbye Bafana?
Goodbye Bafana runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Goodbye Bafana have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Goodbye Bafana. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Goodbye Bafana parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Goodbye Bafana is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Goodbye Bafana on?
Goodbye Bafana isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 February 2007. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Goodbye Bafana?
If you liked Goodbye Bafana, try Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Invictus, A Call to Spy.
Who directed Goodbye Bafana?
Goodbye Bafana (2007) was directed by Bille August and stars Joseph Fiennes, Dennis Haysbert, Diane Kruger.