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Half of a Yellow Sun

2013Movie1 h 46 minR

DramaRomance
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic516.2Rotten Tomatoes50%37%

A deeply moving, romantic romance movie about history and politics.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

An epic love story: Olanna and Kainene are glamorous twins, living a privileged city life in newly independent 1960s Nigeria. The two women make very different choices of lovers, but rivalry and betrayal must be set aside as their lives are swept up in the turbulence of war.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Epic Love Story
  • Nigerian Civil War
  • Complex Family Dynamics
  • Political Intrigue
  • Emotional Conflict
  • Tragic Romance
  • Social Commentary
  • Strong Performances

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Biyi Bandele
Written by
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Biyi Bandele
Produced by
Andrea Calderwood
Music by
Ben Onono, Paul Thomson

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Facts

September 8, 2013 · 1 h 46 min · R

Released
September 8, 2013
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Nigeria, United Kingdom
Available in
54 countries

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Where can I stream Half of a Yellow Sun?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeFandorPluto TVTCM

In the United States, Half of a Yellow Sun streams on Prime, Fandor, and TCM, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Half of a Yellow Sun worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 51).

Is Half of a Yellow Sun good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Half of a Yellow Sun plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.