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Material

2012Movie1 h 34 min

Comedy
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–60%
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–60%

Summary

Cassim Kaif is a young Muslim man who works in his father's fabric shop in Fordsburg, Johannesburg. In the family tradition, Cassim, as the only son, is expected to take over the family business from his father.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Craig Freimond
Written by
Ronnie Apteker, Riaad Moosa

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Facts

February 9, 2012 · 1 h 34 min · Comedy

Released
February 9, 2012
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
South Africa
Budget
$2 million
Available in
42 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about Material

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Material?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Material from Apple TV Store. It streams in 30 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Material worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Material okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Material make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Material?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.