Half of a Yellow Sun
2013, English. Directed by Biyi Bandele.
An epic love story: Olanna and Kainene are glamorous twins, living a privileged city life in newly independent 1960s Nigeria. The two women make very different choices of lovers, but rivalry and betrayal must be set aside as their lives are swept up in the turbulence of war.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 8 September 2013
- Country
- Nigeria, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Biyi Bandele
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What Half of a Yellow Sun is based on
Half of a Yellow Sun is based on Half of a Yellow Sun (2006) by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
2006
Half of a Yellow Sun
By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Half of a Yellow Sun runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
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Half of a Yellow Sun parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Half of a Yellow Sun is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Half of a Yellow Sun on?
Half of a Yellow Sun isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Half of a Yellow Sun?
If you liked Half of a Yellow Sun, try Newness, The Man from Elysian Fields, Time Is Up.
Who directed Half of a Yellow Sun?
Half of a Yellow Sun (2013) was directed by Biyi Bandele and stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandiwe Newton, Anika Noni Rose.
What is Half of a Yellow Sun based on?
Half of a Yellow Sun is based on Half of a Yellow Sun (2006) by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.