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Mandela, My Dad and Me

6.0201552mMovieDocumentary

While in the middle of preparing to play Nelson Mandela, Hollywood star Idris Elba embarks on a South African odyssey to record a studio album, connect, and open up about his roots.

DirectorDaniel Vernon
WriterDaniel Vernon

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Cast · Directed by Daniel Vernon

IEIdris Elba
Idris Elba
Self

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No, Mandela, My Dad and Me is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Britbox.

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