Movie
Where to Watch Rafiki (2019) in the US
- 2019
- 1h 23m
- 6.8IMDb
- 94%Rotten Tomatoes
- 68Metascore
Rafiki is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States.
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- Watch the movie with a subscription on Film Movement Plus (HD), Fuse+ (HD), Metrograph (HD), and MUBI (HD).
- Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD).
- Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Spectrum On Demand.
What it's about
Kena and Ziki long for something more. Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls resist and remain close friends, supporting each other to pursue their dreams in a conservative society. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety. Inspried by Monica Arac de Nyeko's "Jambula Tree", which chronicles a story of two girls in love in Uganda, "Rafiki" challenges deep rooted cynicism about same sex relationships among actors, crew, friends, and family in Kenya.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Wanuri Kahiu
- Starring
- Samantha Mugatsia, Neville Misati, Nice Githinji
Details
- Release date
- Apr 19, 2019
- Language
- English, Swahili
- Country
- Kenya, South Africa, Germany, Netherlands, France, Norway, Lebanon, United Kingdom
- Box office
- $137,968
- Awards
- 19 wins & 26 nominations total
Where to Watch Rafiki (2019) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Rafiki in the United States?
- Rafiki is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Film Movement Plus (HD), Fuse+ (HD), Metrograph (HD), and MUBI (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Spectrum On Demand.
- Can I stream Rafiki or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on Film Movement Plus (HD), Fuse+ (HD), Metrograph (HD), and MUBI (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Spectrum On Demand.
- Can I watch Rafiki for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD).
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