Zola
2021, English. Directed by Janicza Bravo.
Y'all wanna hear a story?
A waitress agrees to accompany an exotic dancer, her put-upon boyfriend, and her mysterious and domineering roommate on a road trip to Florida to seek their fortune at a high-end strip club.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 300 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Zola
Zola isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 30 June 2021
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Janicza Bravo, Jeremy O. Harris, Andrew Neel
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $3.5M
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News & fan talk
What Zola is based on
Zola is adapted from a twitter thread.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Zola: quick answers
Is Zola worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 300 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Zola?
Zola runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Zola have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Zola. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Zola parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Zola is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Zola on?
Zola isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Zola?
If you liked Zola, try Small Apartments, Choke, Crimes of Passion.
Who directed Zola?
Zola (2021) was directed by Janicza Bravo and stars Taylour Paige, Riley Keough, Colman Domingo.
What is Zola based on?
Zola is adapted from a twitter thread.