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The Wound

6.320171h 28mMovieDrama

Eastern Cape, South Africa. A lonely factory worker, Xolani, takes time off his job to assist during an annual Xhosa circumcision initiation into manhood. In a remote mountain camp that is off limits to women, young men, painted in white…

DirectorJohn Trengove
WritersThando Mgqolozana·Malusi Bengu
ProducersCait Pansegrouw·Elias Ribeiro

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Kino Film CollectionKino Film CollectionKanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Trengove

NNakhane
Nakhane
Xolani
BM
Bongile Mantsai
Vija
NNNiza Jay Ncoyini
Niza Jay Ncoyini
Kwanda
TM
Thobani Mseleni
Babalo
GM
Gabriel Mini
Khwalo
ZM
Zwelakhe Mtsaka
Elder 1
MM
Menzeleli Majola
Elder 2
GB
Gamelihle Bovana
Sicelo
HC
Halalisani Bradley Cebekhulu
Lukas
IQ
Inga Qwede
Ncedo
SN
Sibabalwe Ngqayana
Zuko
SN
Siphosethu Ngcetane
Nkosi

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The Wound — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Wound?

The Wound is streaming on Kino Film Collection and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Wound on Netflix?

No, The Wound is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kino Film Collection and Kanopy.

Is The Wound on Amazon Prime Video?

The Wound isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Wound for free?

The Wound is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.