A World Apart(1988)
South Africa, 1963. A mother's love. A family's courage.
A World Apart Synopsis
A White enclave in Johannesburg, South Africa, in the 1960s. Molly Roth, 13 years old, is the daughter of leftist parents, and she must piece together what's happening around her when her father disappears one night, barely evading arrest, and, not long after, her mother is detained by the authorities. Some of Molly's White friends turn against her, and her family's friendships with Blacks take on new meaning. Relationships are fragile in the world of apartheid. How will she manage?
A World Apart (1988) is a drama film directed by Chris Menges, released on June 17, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Barbara Hershey, David Suchet, Jeroen Krabbé and Paul Freeman. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Menges
- Writers:
- Shawn Slovo
- Producers:
- Sarah Radclyffe
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Biziou
- Composer:
- Hans Zimmer
- Production:
- Atlantic Entertainment Group, British Screen Productions, Hippo Entertainment Group, Working Title Films, World Apart, Film4 Productions
- Status:
- Released
A World Apart (1988) Trailer
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A World Apart Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barbara Hershey
as Diana Roth
David Suchet
as Muller
Jeroen Krabbé
as Gus Roth
Paul Freeman
as Kruger
Tim Roth
as Harold
Jodhi May
as Molly Roth
- Nadine Chalmers
Nadine Chalmers
as Yvonne Abelson
- Maria Pilar
Maria Pilar
as Spanish Dance Teacher
Kate Fitzpatrick
as June Abelson
- Phyllis Naidoo
Phyllis Naidoo
as Sareda
- Linda Mvusi
Linda Mvusi
as Elsie
- Carolyn Clayton-Cragg
Carolyn Clayton-Cragg
as Miriam Roth
Key crew
Directed by Chris Menges, written by Shawn Slovo, produced by Sarah Radclyffe.
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A World Apart Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 32 ratings.
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A World Apart – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A World Apart online?
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A World Apart (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A World Apart?
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The main cast of A World Apart (1988) includes Barbara Hershey, David Suchet, Jeroen Krabbé, Paul Freeman and Tim Roth. The film was directed by Chris Menges. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A World Apart released?
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A World Apart was released on June 17, 1988 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is A World Apart worth watching?
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A World Apart (1988) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A World Apart?
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