Cry Freedom
A dramatic story, based on actual events, about the friendship between two men struggling against apartheid in South Africa in the 1970s. Donald Woods is a white liberal journalist in South Africa who begins to follow the activities of Stephen Biko, a courageous and outspoken black anti-apartheid activist.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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CRY FREEDOM (Trailer)
Donald Woods Escapes South Africa with His Family
Steve Biko's Funeral
"Why Do You Call Yourselves White?"
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Frequently asked questions about Cry Freedom
Where can I watch Cry Freedom in the United States?
Cry Freedom is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Cry Freedom?
Cry Freedom scores 7.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Cry Freedom?
Cry Freedom stars Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Penelope Wilton, Kate Hardie, and John Matshikiza. Richard Attenborough is the director.
How long is Cry Freedom?
Cry Freedom runs 2h 37m (157 minutes).
When did Cry Freedom come out?
Cry Freedom was released on November 6, 1987.
Which studio made Cry Freedom?
Cry Freedom was produced by Universal Pictures and Marble Arch Productions in the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe.
What was the budget for Cry Freedom?
Cry Freedom was made on a budget of $29,000,000.
How much did Cry Freedom make at the box office?
Cry Freedom grossed $25,900,000 worldwide, against a budget of $29,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.