Something Necessary (2013): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
2013 · Film · ★ 6.8

Released in 2013, Something Necessary is a drama film directed by Judy Kibinge, running about 85 minutes. “Forgive. But never forget.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. SOMETHING NECESSARY is an intimate moment in the lives of Anne and Joseph. A woman struggling to rebuild her life after the civil unrest that swept Kenya after the 2007 elections claiming the life of her husband, the health of her son and leaving her home on an isolated farm in the Kenyan countryside in ruins, she now has nothing but her resolve to rebuild her life left. A young man, troubled gang member who participated in the countrywide violence is drawn to Anne and her farm seemingly in search of redemption. Both, Joseph and Anne need something that only the other can give to allow them to shed the painful memories of their past and move on.
Who’s in it. Something Necessary stars Sue Wanjiru as Anne (as Susan Wanjiru), Qdamah Kipchumba as Joseph (as Walter Kipchumba Lagat), David Kiprotich Mutai as Lesit and Anne Kimani as Gathoni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Something Necessary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Demand Africa Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Something Necessary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Something Necessary tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Something Necessary (2013)?
- In USA, Something Necessary is available to stream on Demand Africa Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Something Necessary worth watching?
- Something Necessary holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Something Necessary?
- Something Necessary stars Sue Wanjiru, Qdamah Kipchumba, David Kiprotich Mutai, Anne Kimani and Carolyne Chebiwott Kibet.
- When was Something Necessary released?
- Something Necessary was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.
