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Goodbye Bafana

6.920071h 55mRMovieHistoryDrama

The true story of a white South African racist whose life was profoundly altered by the black prisoner he guarded for twenty years. The prisoner's name was Nelson Mandela.

DirectorBille August
WriterGreg Latter
ProducersIlann Girard·Andro Steinborn

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 8 other countries

Goodbye Bafana isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Finland, France, Guernsey, Ireland and 4 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Bille August

JFJoseph Fiennes
Joseph Fiennes
James Gregory
DHDennis Haysbert
Dennis Haysbert
Nelson Mandela
DKDiane Kruger
Diane Kruger
Gloria Gregory
SH
Shiloh Henderson
Brett Gregory
PLPatrick Lyster
Patrick Lyster
Major Pieter Jordaan
NANorman Anstey
Norman Anstey
Jimmy Kruger
TPTerry Pheto
Terry Pheto
Zindzi Mandela
ZM
Zikhona Mda
Zenani Mandela
LM
Leslie Mongezi
Walter Sisulu
FN
Faith Ndukwana
Winnie Mandela
ZM
Zingizile Mtuzula
Raymond Mhlaba
MBMehboob Bawa
Mehboob Bawa
Ahmed Kathrada

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Goodbye Bafana — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Goodbye Bafana?

Goodbye Bafana isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Spain, Finland and France and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Goodbye Bafana on Netflix?

No, Goodbye Bafana is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Goodbye Bafana on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Goodbye Bafana isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Goodbye Bafana for free?

Goodbye Bafana isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.