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Moffie

2020, Afrikaans. Directed by Oliver Hermanus.

A young man in 1981 South Africa must complete his brutal and racist two years of compulsory military service while desperately maintaining the secrecy of his homosexuality.

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Runtime
1h 44m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Afrikaans
Rated
NR

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.6/10 from 103 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Released
13 March 2020
Country
South Africa, United Kingdom
Written by
Oliver Hermanus, Jack Sidey
based on novel or bookhomophobiasouth africaapartheidforbidden lovemilitary servicebased on memoir or autobiographymasturbationnational servicelgbtmilitary1980scommunal showergay theme

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What Moffie is based on

Moffie is based on Moffie, a 2006 novel by André Carl van der Merwe.

  • Novel · 2006

    Moffie

    By André Carl van der Merwe

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Is Moffie worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 103 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Moffie?

Moffie runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).

Does Moffie have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Moffie. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Moffie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Moffie is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Moffie on?

Moffie is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like Moffie?

If you liked Moffie, try A Farewell to Arms, Bent, Querelle.

Who directed Moffie?

Moffie (2020) was directed by Oliver Hermanus and stars Kai Luke Brummer, Ryan de Villiers, Matthew Vey.

What is Moffie based on?

Moffie is based on Moffie, a 2006 novel by André Carl van der Merwe.

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