"Master Harold" ...and the Boys (2020): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2020, "Master Harold" ...and the Boys is a notable film directed by Greg Karvellas, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. A poignant coming of age story and exploration of a friendship between a young white boy, and the two adult black men he has grown up around, against the backdrop of the oppressive, divisive apartheid laws of the time. Although society dictates their education are worlds apart, Sam has helped guide Hally from boy to manhood, educating him about the realities and injustices of the world, while Hally in turn teaches Sam what he has learnt at school. Their friendship has taken on an almost fatherly role for Hally, as he struggles with the strained relationship with his alcoholic father. During their debates and reminiscing on the rainy afternoon, Sam and Willy talk about their dreams of winning a ball room competition—their 'world without collisions'—a metaphor for their aspirations and yearning to create a better life for themselves. The peace is broken with the news Hally's drunken father is returning home, unleashing an anger in Hally that leads to an unprecedented bigoted outburst.

Who’s in it. "Master Harold" ...and the Boys stars Desmond Dube as Sam, Kai Luke Brummer as Hally and Siya Mayola as Willie.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch "Master Harold" ...and the Boys page.