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Wah-Wah

5.820052h 15MovieDrama

Set at the end of the 1960s, as Swaziland is about to receive independence from United Kingdom, the film follows the young Ralph Compton, at 12, through his parents' traumatic separation, till he's 14.

DirectorRichard E. Grant
WriterRichard E. Grant
ProducersJeff Abberley·Pierre Kubel

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Richard E. Grant

NHNicholas Hoult
Nicholas Hoult
Ralph Compton - 14 years
GBGabriel Byrne
Gabriel Byrne
Harry Compton
EWEmily Watson
Emily Watson
Ruby Compton
JWJulie Walters
Julie Walters
Gwen Traherne
MRMiranda Richardson
Miranda Richardson
Lauren Compton
CICelia Imrie
Celia Imrie
Lady Riva Hardwick
ZF
Zac Fox
Ralph Compton - 11 years
JWJulian Wadham
Julian Wadham
Charles Bingham
FWFenella Woolgar
Fenella Woolgar
June Broughton
JMJohn Matshikiza
John Matshikiza
Dr. Zim Mzimba
SM
Sid Mitchell
Vernon
JCJohn Carlisle
John Carlisle
Sir Giffard Hardwick

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Wah-Wah — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Wah-Wah?

Wah-Wah is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Wah-Wah on Netflix?

No, Wah-Wah is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Wah-Wah on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Wah-Wah is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Wah-Wah for free?

Wah-Wah isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.