The Gods Must Be Crazy
1980, English. Directed by Jamie Uys.
The critics are raving... the natives are restless... and the laughter is non-stop!
A Coca-Cola bottle dropped from an airplane raises havoc among a normally peaceful tribe of African bushmen who believe it to be a utensil of the gods.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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The Gods Must Be Crazy is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jamie UysDirector
- Marius WeyersAndrew Steyn
- Sandra PrinslooKate Thompson
- N!xauXi
- Louw VerweySam Boga
- Michael ThysMpudi
- Nic De JagerJack Hind
- Fanyana H. SidumoCard 1
- Joe SeakatsieCard 2
- Brian O'ShaughnessyMr. Thompson
- Ken GampuPresident
- Paddy O'ByrneNarrator (voice)
- Graham ArmitageThe Reverend (voice) (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 10 September 1980
- Country
- South Africa, Botswana
- Written by
- Jamie Uys
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $200M
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The Gods Must Be Crazy: quick answers
What comes after The Gods Must Be Crazy?
Next in the series: The Gods Must Be Crazy II (1989), Crazy Safari (1991), and Crazy Hong Kong (1993).
Is The Gods Must Be Crazy worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 1,400 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Gods Must Be Crazy?
The Gods Must Be Crazy runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does The Gods Must Be Crazy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Gods Must Be Crazy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Gods Must Be Crazy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Gods Must Be Crazy is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Gods Must Be Crazy on?
The Gods Must Be Crazy is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Gods Must Be Crazy?
If you liked The Gods Must Be Crazy, try The Gods Must Be Crazy II, Trouble Man, Hot Shots!.
Who directed The Gods Must Be Crazy?
The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980) was directed by Jamie Uys and stars Marius Weyers, Sandra Prinsloo, N!xau.