Name: Cry, the Beloved Country
Genre: Drama
Released: 1995-12-15
Duration: 1 h 46 min
Cast: Richard Harris, James Earl Jones, Charles S. Dutton, Vusi Kunene, Tsholofelo Wechoemang

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A South-African preacher goes to search for his wayward son who has committed a crime in the big city.

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Directed by: Darrell James Roodt
Written by: Ronald Harwood, Joshua Sinclair, Alan Paton
Produced by: Anant Singh, Harry Alan Towers
Music by: John Barry

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December 15, 1995 · 1 h 46 min · PG-13

Released: December 15, 1995
Runtime: 1 h 46 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Violence
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: South Africa, United States
Box office: $676,525
Available in: 7 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

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Where can I stream Cry, the Beloved Country?

Hoopla

In the United States, Cry, the Beloved Country is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Cry, the Beloved Country worth watching?

65

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 71).

Is Cry, the Beloved Country okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.