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Zulu

7.419642h 18mNRMovieDramaHistoryWar

In 1879, during the Anglo-Zulu War, man-of-the-people Lt. Chard and snooty Lt. Bromhead are in charge of defending the isolated and vastly outnumbered Natal outpost of Rorke's Drift from tribal hordes.

DirectorCy Endfield
WritersJohn Prebble·Cy Endfield
ProducersStanley Baker·Cy Endfield

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Cast · Directed by Cy Endfield

SBStanley Baker
Stanley Baker
Lt. John Chard R.E.
JHJack Hawkins
Jack Hawkins
Rev. Otto Witt
UJUlla Jacobsson
Ulla Jacobsson
Margareta Witt
JBJames Booth
James Booth
Pte. Henry Hook
MCMichael Caine
Michael Caine
Lt. Gonville Bromhead
NGNigel Green
Nigel Green
Colour Sgt. Frank Bourne
PDPaul Daneman
Paul Daneman
Sgt. Maxfield
PMPatrick Magee
Patrick Magee
Surgeon Reynolds
GEGlynn Edwards
Glynn Edwards
Cpl. Allen
NMNeil McCarthy
Neil McCarthy
Pvt. Thomas
DK
David Kernan
Pvt. Hitch
GBGary Bond
Gary Bond
Pvt. Cole

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Zulu — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Zulu?

Zulu is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Troma NOW in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Zulu on Netflix?

No, Zulu is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and FlixFling.

Is Zulu on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Zulu is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Zulu for free?

Zulu is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is there a sequel to Zulu?

Yes — Zulu is followed by Zulu Dawn (1979) in the Zulu Collection.

Is there a prequel to Zulu?

Zulu is the first film in the Zulu Collection.

Is Zulu part of a trilogy?

No — Zulu is part of the Zulu Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Zulu Collection?

There are 2 films in the Zulu Collection: Zulu (1964) and Zulu Dawn (1979).

Is Zulu based on a true story?

Yes — Zulu is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).