The Wound

2017·Movie
1h 28min
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic1006.4Rotten Tomatoes91%66%

Where to watch

KanopyKino Film Collection

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About

Eastern Cape, South Africa. A lonely factory worker, Xolani, takes time off his job to assist during an annual Xhosa circumcision initiation into manhood. In a remote mountain camp that is off limits to women, young men, painted in white ochre, recuperate as they learn the masculine codes of their culture. In this environment of machismo and aggression, Xolani cares for a defiant initiate from Johannesburg, Kwanda, who quickly learns Xolani's best kept secret, that he is in love with another man.
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Crew

Directed by:
Francois Coetzee, John Trengove
Written by:
Tessa Jubber, John Trengove, Thando Mgqolozana
Produced by:
Michael Eckelt, Eric Lagesse, Trent
Composed by:
Matthew James, Barry Donnelly, João Orecchia

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Wound

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wound legally?

KanopyKino Film Collection

The Wound is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Wound worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Wound?

1 h 28 min

The Wound runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Wound?

Critics96
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate The Wound higher (96) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Wound in?

XhosaAfrikaansEnglish

It was made in Xhosa, with some Afrikaans, English. Produced in South Africa, Germany, France, Netherlands.

In how many countries can I watch The Wound?

33AOATBEBFBRCACDCHCICMDEESFRGB+19

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Wound in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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