Sarafina!
1992, English. Directed by Darrell James Roodt.
She was their teacher. They were her hope.
A Soweto schoolgirl named Sarafina is galvanized to protest apartheid after her teacher is arrested for her activism, leading her to join the student resistance movement.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Sarafina!
Sarafina! isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Darrell James RoodtDirector
- Leleti KhumaloSarafina
- Whoopi GoldbergMary Masembuko
- John KaniSchool Principal
- Miriam MakebaAngelina
- Mary TwalaSarafina's Grandmother
- Dumisani DlaminiCrocodile
- Mbongeni NgemaSabela
- Tertius MeintjesLieutenant Bloem
- Robert WhiteheadInterrogator
- Greg LatterPoliceman
- Nicky RebeloSoldier
- James WhyleSoldier
Details
- Released
- 18 September 1992
- Country
- South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America, France
- Written by
- William Nicholson, Mbongeni Ngema
- Box office
- $8.6M
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What Sarafina! is based on
Sarafina! is adapted from a play or musical.
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Sarafina!: quick answers
Is Sarafina! worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sarafina!?
Sarafina! runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does Sarafina! have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sarafina!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sarafina! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sarafina! is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sarafina! on?
Sarafina! isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sarafina!?
If you liked Sarafina!, try Preacher's Kid, Jailhouse Rock, Battle of the Year.
Who directed Sarafina!?
Sarafina! (1992) was directed by Darrell James Roodt and stars Leleti Khumalo, Whoopi Goldberg, John Kani.
What is Sarafina! based on?
Sarafina! is adapted from a play or musical.