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Otelo Burning

2011Movie1 h 12 min

Drama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic60–Rotten Tomatoes67%83%
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic60–Rotten Tomatoes67%83%

Summary

When 16 year old Otelo Buthelezi, his best friend, New Year, and his 12 year old brother, Ntwe, are invited to the beach-house of their new friend, Tau Modise, they step into a world previously closed to them.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Sara Blecher
Written by
James Whyle, Sara Blecher
Produced by
Meshack Mavuso Magabane, Anita Van Hemert, Zanele Mthembu
Music by
Michael Botha

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Facts

December 30, 2011 · 1 h 12 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
December 30, 2011
Runtime
1 h 12 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Zulu
Made in
South Africa
Available in
3 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Otelo Burning?"

Questions about Otelo Burning

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Where can I stream Otelo Burning?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Otelo Burning from Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Otelo Burning worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 60). Audiences rate it higher (78 out of 100) than critics (64).

Is Otelo Burning okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Otelo Burning plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.