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Cry Freedom

7.019872h 37mMovieDrama

A dramatic story, based on actual events, about the friendship between two men struggling against apartheid in South Africa in the 1970s. Donald Woods is a white liberal journalist in South Africa who begins to follow the activities of…

DirectorRichard Attenborough
WriterJohn Briley
ProducersRichard Attenborough·Terence A. Clegg

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Richard Attenborough

KKKevin Kline
Kevin Kline
Donald Woods
DWDenzel Washington
Denzel Washington
Steve Biko
PWPenelope Wilton
Penelope Wilton
Wendy Woods
KHKate Hardie
Kate Hardie
Jane Woods
JMJohn Matshikiza
John Matshikiza
Mapetla
ZMZakes Mokae
Zakes Mokae
Father Kani
JTJohn Thaw
John Thaw
Kruger
KMKevin McNally
Kevin McNally
Ken
JHJohn Hargreaves
John Hargreaves
Bruce
JWJuanita Waterman
Juanita Waterman
Ntsiki Biko
JGJulian Glover
Julian Glover
Don Card
JSJosette Simon
Josette Simon
Dr Ramphele

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Cry Freedom — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Cry Freedom?

Cry Freedom isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Cry Freedom on Netflix?

No, Cry Freedom is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is Cry Freedom on Amazon Prime Video?

Cry Freedom isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Cry Freedom for free?

Cry Freedom isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is Cry Freedom based on a true story?

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