Wizard
2017, Zulu. Directed by Kagiso Lediga.
Matwetwe (Wizard) is a coming of age adventure following Lefa and Papi, best friends and recent high school graduates, on the hustle of their young lives. Over the course of one action packed New Year's Eve in the iconic township of Atteridgeville, the boys try to score a huge deal, dodge a king pin gangster and his violent minions, get the girl and ultimately save their lives in this hilarious and sometimes very serious escapade.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Zulu
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Cast & crew
- Kagiso LedigaDirector
- Sibusiso KhwinanaLefa
- Tebatso MashishiPapi
- Otto NobelaNkwebe
- Mimi MamaboloMeisie
- Maurice MatyutyuStlotlwane
- Kefilwe MelloLady Narrator
- Bugzito SeagisoOld Man Chorus
- Luzuko SotshonondaYoung Man Chorus
- Brendan Sean MurrayKruger
- Masello MotanaZiphora
- Christopher SteenkampKruger's Lackey
- Lungile CindiLes
Details
- Released
- 22 September 2017
- Original title
- Matwetwe
- Country
- South Africa
- Written by
- Kagiso Lediga
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Wizard: quick answers
Is Wizard worth watching?
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How long is Wizard?
Wizard runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does Wizard have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Wizard on?
Wizard isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 September 2017. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Wizard?
If you liked Wizard, try Dear Eleanor, Burn Your Maps, Sun Dogs.
Who directed Wizard?
Wizard (2017) was directed by Kagiso Lediga and stars Sibusiso Khwinana, Tebatso Mashishi, Otto Nobela.