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Sarafina!

6.219921h 57mPG-13MovieMusicDramaFamily

A Soweto schoolgirl named Sarafina is galvanized to protest apartheid after her teacher is arrested for her activism, leading her to join the student resistance movement.

DirectorDarrell James Roodt
WritersMbongeni Ngema·William Nicholson
ProducersDavid M. Thompson·Kirk D'Amico

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 27 other countries

Sarafina! isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Algeria, Angola, Cameroon, Canada and 23 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Darrell James Roodt

LKLeleti Khumalo
Leleti Khumalo
Sarafina
WGWhoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Mary Masembuko
JKJohn Kani
John Kani
School Principal
MMMiriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba
Angelina
MTMary Twala
Mary Twala
Sarafina's Grandmother
DDDumisani Dlamini
Dumisani Dlamini
Crocodile
MNMbongeni Ngema
Mbongeni Ngema
Sabela
TMTertius Meintjes
Tertius Meintjes
Lieutenant Bloem
RWRobert Whitehead
Robert Whitehead
Interrogator
GLGreg Latter
Greg Latter
Policeman
NRNicky Rebelo
Nicky Rebelo
Soldier
JWJames Whyle
James Whyle
Soldier

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Sarafina! — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sarafina!?

Sarafina! isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Angola, Canada and Côte d’Ivoire and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Sarafina! on Netflix?

No, Sarafina! is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is Sarafina! on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Sarafina! isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Sarafina! for free?

Sarafina! isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.