Sarafina!
A Soweto schoolgirl named Sarafina is galvanized to protest apartheid after her teacher is arrested for her activism, leading her to join the student resistance movement.
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Frequently asked questions about Sarafina!
Where can I watch Sarafina! in the United States?
Sarafina! is available to stream on Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Sarafina! for free?
Sarafina! streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Sarafina!?
Sarafina! scores 6.1 on The Movie Database, 6.4 on IMDb, and 86% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who stars in Sarafina!?
Sarafina! stars Leleti Khumalo, Whoopi Goldberg, John Kani, Miriam Makeba, and Mary Twala. Darrell James Roodt is the director.
How long is Sarafina!?
Sarafina! runs 1h 57m (117 minutes).
When did Sarafina! come out?
Sarafina! was released on September 18, 1992.
Which studio made Sarafina!?
Sarafina! was produced by BBC, Vanguard Films, and Distant Horizon in South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
How much did Sarafina! make at the box office?
Sarafina! grossed $8,606,242 worldwide.
What languages is Sarafina! in?
Sarafina! is in English and Zulu, and its original language is English.
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.