I Am Not a Witch

Name: I Am Not a Witch
Genre: Drama
Released: 2017-10-20
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Cast: Maggie Mulubwa, Henry B.J. Phiri, Gloria Huwiler, Nellie Munamonga, Dyna Mufuni

2017, English. Directed by Rungano Nyoni.

Convicted of witchcraft, 8-year-old Shula is brought to live in a penal colony where witches do hard labour in service of the government.

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Runtime: 1h 33m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
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Released: 20 October 2017
Country: France, Germany, United Kingdom, Zambia
Written by: Rungano Nyoni

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Is I Am Not a Witch worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 140 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is I Am Not a Witch?

I Am Not a Witch runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).

Does I Am Not a Witch have a post-credits scene?

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I Am Not a Witch parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

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Which OTT platform is I Am Not a Witch on?

I Am Not a Witch is streaming on JustWatch TV Plus, AMC+, and MUBI in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like I Am Not a Witch?

If you liked I Am Not a Witch, try The Crucible, The Huntsman: Winter's War, The Good Witch.

Who directed I Am Not a Witch?

I Am Not a Witch (2017) was directed by Rungano Nyoni and stars Maggie Mulubwa, Henry B.J. Phiri, Gloria Huwiler.