The Boda Boda Thieves
2015, English. Directed by Donald Mugisha & James Tayler.
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Even though he is only 15 years old, when his father is injured in a road accident Abel takes up the responsibility of manning the family 'boda boda' to provide for the family. Abel however, is always on the lookout for a shortcut and when a local hustler offers him the chance of being a snatch and grab get-away driver, he lurches headlong into a world of easy money and quick thrills.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 8 February 2015
- Original title
- Abaabi da Boda Boda
- Country
- Germany, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda
- Written by
- James Tayler, Donald Mugisha
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The Boda Boda Thieves runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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The Boda Boda Thieves isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Boda Boda Thieves?
The Boda Boda Thieves (2015) was directed by Donald Mugisha and James Tayler and stars Hassan 'Spike' Insingoma, Saul Mwesigwa, Prossy Rukundo.