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The Number

2017, English. Directed by Khalo Matabane.

After a young protégé's murder confirms a prison gang leader's growing misgivings about his life inside, he joins a reform-minded warden's efforts to improve the prison, eyeing it as a path to early release. Gaining fulfillment and self-worth, he becomes a valued partner in the new changes before explosive gang resistance forces a deadly choice between the gangster he is and the changing man he knows he now is.

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1h 35m
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Language
English
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Released
7 September 2017
Country
South Africa
Written by
Paul Ian Johnson
Budget
$650K

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The Number runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).

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The Number isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

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If you liked The Number, try Convict, Bronson, State Property.

Who directed The Number?

The Number (2017) was directed by Khalo Matabane and stars Mothusi Magano, Kevin Smith, Lemogang Tsipa.

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