Amandla

2022·Movie
1h 46min
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence7

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Politics, society, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Amandla is an anti-apartheid resistance slogan and means power. Apartheid in South Africa is still in full force when, in 1987, the two brothers Impi and Nkosana grew up on a farm as the sons of servants. The white owners are liberal people who aren't too particular about racial segregation. Black Africans have it relatively good there. Even a tender love bond develops between Impi and the blond daughter Elizabeth. But they have to be on their guard when neighboring farmers come to visit. When three racist upstart Boers arrive on the farm one day, tragic incidents occur with terrible consequences. The two Zulu boys are now on their own. Several years after surviving this childhood tragedy, the now grown brothers each find themselves on the opposing sides of the law. One is a gangster, the other is a police officer. A heinous gang crime tests their loyalty to one another.
Apartheid DramaBrotherly ConflictRacial InjusticeCrime ThrillerHistorical TragedyIntenseSocial CommentaryFamily SagaGrim Realism

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Questions about Amandla

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Where can I stream Amandla legally?

Amandla is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Amandla worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.6 and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Amandla rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Amandla?

1 h 46 min

Amandla runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Amandla?

Critics38
Audiences56

Not quite. Audiences rate Amandla higher (56) than critics (38). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Amandla in?

ZuluEnglishAfrikaansFrench

It was made in Zulu, with some English, Afrikaans, French. Produced in Canada, South Africa.

In how many countries can I watch Amandla?

130ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+116

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Amandla in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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