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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
WritersWilliam Nicholson·Mbongeni Ngema
ProducersSanjeev Singh·Helena Spring

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by 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 subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Sarafina! on Netflix?

No, Sarafina! is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Sarafina! on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Sarafina! for free?

Sarafina! isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.