Winnie Mandela(2011)
Her courage inspired a nation.
Winnie Mandela Synopsis
A drama that chronicles the life of Winnie Mandela from her childhood through her marriage and her husband's incarceration.
Winnie Mandela (2011) is a drama film directed by Darrell James Roodt, released on September 16, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Jennifer Hudson, Terrence Howard, Elias Koteas and Wendy Crewson. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Darrell James Roodt
- Writers:
- Andre Marie du Preez Bezdrob, André Pieterse
- Cinematographer:
- Mario Janelle
- Composer:
- Laurent Eyquem
- Production:
- Equinoxe Films, Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa, National Empowerment Fund, The Movie Network, Movie Central
- Budget:
- $15,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Winnie Mandela (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Winnie Mandela before you stream it.
Winnie Mandela Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jennifer Hudson
as Winnie Mandela
Terrence Howard
as Nelson Mandela
Elias Koteas
as Colonel de Vries
Wendy Crewson
as Mary Botha
Angelique Pretorius
as Marcia
Karl Thaning
as Ferry Policeman
- Conrad Kemp
Conrad Kemp
as Brandfort Policeman
Garth Breytenbach
as Roadblock Policeman
David Dennis
as Chairperson Truth & Reconciliation Commission
Mary-Ann Barlow
as TRC Reporter
Aubrey Poo
as Peter Magubane
- Unathi Kapela
Unathi Kapela
as Winnie (12 & 13)
Key crew
Directed by Darrell James Roodt, written by Andre Marie du Preez Bezdrob and André Pieterse.
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Winnie Mandela Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 20 ratings.
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Winnie Mandela – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Winnie Mandela online?
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Winnie Mandela (2011) is available to stream on Philo, ALLBLK, ALLBLK Apple TV channel and ALLBLK Amazon channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Winnie Mandela?
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The main cast of Winnie Mandela (2011) includes Jennifer Hudson, Terrence Howard, Elias Koteas, Wendy Crewson and Angelique Pretorius. The film was directed by Darrell James Roodt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Winnie Mandela released?
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Winnie Mandela was released on September 16, 2011 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Winnie Mandela worth watching?
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Winnie Mandela (2011) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 20 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 Winnie Mandela?
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Yes. The official Winnie Mandela trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.