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Wah-Wah

2005Movie2 h 0 minR

59

DecentGoodWatch score

59

DecentGoodWatch score

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Summary

Set at the end of the 1960s, as Swaziland is about to receive independence from United Kingdom, the film follows the young Ralph Compton, at 12, through his parents' traumatic separation, till he's 14.

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Family movie night
Friends night
Teens

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by: Richard E. Grant
Written by: Richard E. Grant
Produced by: Chris Curling, Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar, Jeff Abberley
Music by: Patrick Doyle

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Facts

August 17, 2005 · 2 h 0 min · R

Released: August 17, 2005
Runtime: 2 h 0 min
Age rating: R
Content: Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: Eswatini, France, South Africa, United Kingdom
Available in: 7 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Wah-Wah?"

Questions about Wah-Wah

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Where can I stream Wah-Wah?

In the United States, Wah-Wah is free with ads on Plex, Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Wah-Wah worth watching?

59

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 61).

Is Wah-Wah okay for kids?

RStrong languageDrug use

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Wah-Wah plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.