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Moffie

2020Movie1 h 44 minNR

74
GoodGoodWatch score
74
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

A young man in 1981 South Africa must complete his brutal and racist two years of compulsory military service while desperately maintaining the secrecy of his homosexuality.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Directed by
Oliver Hermanus

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Facts

March 13, 2020 · 1 h 44 min · NR

Released
March 13, 2020
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, War, Romance
Original language
Afrikaans
Also spoken
English
Made in
South Africa, United Kingdom
Available in
11 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

The '80s, Scenery Porn, Monochrome Casting +8

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Moffie?"

Questions about Moffie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Moffie?

In the United States, Moffie streams on Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, and IFC Films Unlimited, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Moffie worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 69). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (70).

Is Moffie good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Moffie?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Moffie in English?

AfrikaansEnglish

No, it was made in Afrikaans, with some English.