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Cry Freedom

8.019811h 10mMovieDrama

Balogun's most political film is a confrontation with the African wars of liberation. Based on Carcase for Hounds, Meja Mwangi's novel about the Mau-Mau uprising, it is set in an unnamed country and thus offers the vision of a pan-African…

DirectorOla Balogun
WriterOla Balogun

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Cast · Directed by Ola Balogun

AHAlbert Hall
Albert Hall
Haraka
PGPrunella Gee
Prunella Gee
Susan
JCJorge Coutinho
Jorge Coutinho
Kimano
RPRoberto Pirillo
Roberto Pirillo
DBDavid Buck
David Buck

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Cry Freedom — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Cry Freedom?

Cry Freedom isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Cry Freedom on Netflix?

No, Cry Freedom is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026.

Is Cry Freedom on Amazon Prime Video?

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What is the OTT release date for Cry Freedom?

Cry Freedom hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.