Rafiki(2018)
Rafiki Synopsis
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.
Rafiki (2018) is a drama and romance film directed by Wanuri Kahiu, released on September 26, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Samantha Mugatsia, Sheila Munyiva, Jimmi Gathu and Nini Wacera. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 158 ratings.
- Director:
- Wanuri Kahiu
- Writers:
- Monica Arac de Nyeko, Jenna Cato Bass, Wanuri Kahiu
- Producers:
- Steven Markovitz
- Cinematographer:
- Christopher Wessels
- Production:
- Big World Cinema, MPM Film, AFROBUBBLEGUM, ShortCut Films, Ape&Bjørn, Rinkel Film, Razor Film Produktion, Tango Entertainment
- Revenue:
- $181,316
- Status:
- Released
Rafiki (2018) Trailer
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Rafiki Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Rafiki.
Official U.S. Trailer
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Rafiki Cast & Crew
Main cast
Samantha Mugatsia
as Kena
Sheila Munyiva
as Ziki
- Jimmi Gathu
Jimmi Gathu
as John Mwaura
- Nini Wacera
Nini Wacera
as Mercy
- Dennis Musyoka
Dennis Musyoka
as Peter Okemi
- Patricia Amira
Patricia Amira
as Rose Okemi
- Neville Misati
Neville Misati
as Blacksta
- Muthoni Gathecha
Muthoni Gathecha
as Mama Atim
- Nice Githinji
Nice Githinji
as Nduta
Charlie Karumi
as Waireri
- Vitalis Waweru
Vitalis Waweru
as Tom
- Hellen Aura
Hellen Aura
as Elizabeth
Key crew
Directed by Wanuri Kahiu, written by Monica Arac de Nyeko, Jenna Cato Bass and Wanuri Kahiu, produced by Steven Markovitz.
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Rafiki Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 158 ratings.
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Rafiki – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rafiki online?
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Rafiki (2018) is available to stream on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Metrograph, Film Movement Plus, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel and Fuse+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Rafiki?
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The main cast of Rafiki (2018) includes Samantha Mugatsia, Sheila Munyiva, Jimmi Gathu, Nini Wacera and Dennis Musyoka. The film was directed by Wanuri Kahiu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rafiki released?
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Rafiki was released on September 26, 2018 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Rafiki worth watching?
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Rafiki (2018) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 158 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rafiki?
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Yes. The official Rafiki trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.