Tsotsi(2005)
In this world... Redemption comes just once.
Tsotsi Synopsis
A young South African boy from the Johannesburg ghetto named Tsotsi, meaning Gangster, leaves home as a child to get away from his helpless parents. Now a teenage thug, Tsotsi finds a baby in the back seat of a car he's just stolen. He decides that it is his responsibility to care for the infant and in the process learns that maybe the criminal life isn’t the best way.
Tsotsi (2005) is a crime and drama film directed by Gavin Hood, released on December 23, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Presley Chweneyagae, Jerry Mofokeng, Terry Pheto and Zenzo Ngqobe. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 362 ratings.
- Director:
- Gavin Hood
- Writers:
- Athol Fugard, Gavin Hood
- Producers:
- Peter Fudakowski
- Cinematographer:
- Lance Gewer
- Composer:
- Paul Hepker
- Production:
- Movieworld Productions, UK Film & TV Production Company, National Film & Video Foundation of South Africa, Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Revenue:
- $9,891,303
- Status:
- Released
Tsotsi (2005) Trailer
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Tsotsi Cast & Crew
Main cast
Presley Chweneyagae
as Tsotsi
Jerry Mofokeng
as Morris
Terry Pheto
as Miriam
Zenzo Ngqobe
as Butcher
Zola
as Fela
Rapulana Seiphemo
as John Dube
- Nambitha Mpumlwana
Nambitha Mpumlwana
as Pumla Dube
- Percy Matsemela
Percy Matsemela
as Sergeant Zuma
- Thembi Nyandeni
Thembi Nyandeni
as Soekie
Owen Sejake
as Gumboot Dlamini
Israel Makoe
as Tsotsi's father
- Sindi Khambule
Sindi Khambule
as Tsotsi's Mother
Key crew
Directed by Gavin Hood, written by Athol Fugard and Gavin Hood, produced by Peter Fudakowski.
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Tsotsi Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 362 ratings.
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Tsotsi – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tsotsi online?
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Tsotsi (2005) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Tsotsi?
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The main cast of Tsotsi (2005) includes Presley Chweneyagae, Jerry Mofokeng, Terry Pheto, Zenzo Ngqobe and Zola. The film was directed by Gavin Hood. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tsotsi released?
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Tsotsi was released on December 23, 2005 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Tsotsi worth watching?
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Tsotsi (2005) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 362 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Tsotsi?
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Yes. The official Tsotsi trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.