Cry Freedom (1987): movie guide

What is Cry Freedom about?

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 Stephen Biko, a courageous and outspoken black anti-apartheid activist.

Cast highlights

Cry Freedom features Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Penelope Wilton, Kate Hardie, John Matshikiza, Zakes Mokae. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1987-11-06. Runtime: 157 minutes. TMDB score: 7.0/10 (244 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Cry Freedom?

Cry Freedom is listed as Drama on TMDB.

How long is Cry Freedom?

Cry Freedom runs about 157 minutes.

Who stars in Cry Freedom?

Cast highlights include Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Penelope Wilton, Kate Hardie, John Matshikiza, Zakes Mokae.

Does Cinema Box stream Cry Freedom?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Cry Freedom?

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