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Sarafina!

6.119921h 57mPG-13MovieMusicDramaFamily

A Soweto schoolgirl named Sarafina is galvanized to protest apartheid after her teacher is arrested for her activism, leading her to join the student resistance movement.

DirectorDarrell James Roodt
WritersMbongeni Ngema·William Nicholson
ProducersDavid M. Thompson·Kirk D'Amico

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HooplaHoopla
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Darrell James Roodt

LKLeleti Khumalo
Leleti Khumalo
Sarafina
WGWhoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Mary Masembuko
JKJohn Kani
John Kani
School Principal
MMMiriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba
Angelina
MTMary Twala
Mary Twala
Sarafina's Grandmother
DDDumisani Dlamini
Dumisani Dlamini
Crocodile
MNMbongeni Ngema
Mbongeni Ngema
Sabela
TMTertius Meintjes
Tertius Meintjes
Lieutenant Bloem
RWRobert Whitehead
Robert Whitehead
Interrogator
GLGreg Latter
Greg Latter
Policeman
NRNicky Rebelo
Nicky Rebelo
Soldier
JWJames Whyle
James Whyle
Soldier

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Sarafina! — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sarafina!?

Sarafina! is streaming on Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Sarafina! on Netflix?

No, Sarafina! is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is Sarafina! on Amazon Prime Video?

Sarafina! 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 Sarafina! for free?

Sarafina! is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in United States.