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Bobi Wine: The People's President

2023·Movie
1h 53min·PG-13
78
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High energy, immersive world, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Deeply moving and hopeful

  • Pathos9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Centrality8

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About

The man, the music, the movement.

Uganda has one the youngest populations in the world and one of its most flagrantly anti-democratic governments. These are ingredients for revolution, and Bobi Wine and his wife Barbie Kyagulanyi are stirring the pot. When the charismatic Bobi, a musician and member of parliament, announces his campaign for president, Uganda’s youth are ecstatic, filling parks and streets for every speech, and singing Bobi’s anthems of peace and freedom. But then comes the crackdown, orchestrated by Yoweri Museveni, a brutal dictator who has ruled Uganda for 36 years. Bobi and his crew survive arrests, beatings, torture, riots and raids.
Political ActivismDocumentaryHuman RightsBiographicalUgandan PoliticsSocial JusticeInspirational StruggleYouth MovementCourageous LeadershipContemporary History

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Questions about Bobi Wine: The People's President

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Where can I stream Bobi Wine: The People's President legally?

Bobi Wine: The People's President is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bobi Wine: The People's President worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bobi Wine: The People's President rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Bobi Wine: The People's President?

1 h 53 min

Bobi Wine: The People's President runs 1 h 53 min.

Is Bobi Wine: The People's President based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bobi Wine: The People's President?

Critics86
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate Bobi Wine: The People's President higher (86) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Bobi Wine: The People's President in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bobi Wine: The People's President?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bobi Wine: The People's President in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bobi Wine: The People's President use?

Protest SongScrew the Rules, I Make Them!High-School SweetheartsTitle InTaglineState SecHappily Married

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for Bobi Wine: The People's President, including Protest Song, Screw the Rules, I Make Them!, High-School Sweethearts.