Free State (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2016, Free State is a drama, family and romance film directed by Sallas de Jager, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Jeanette is a beautiful open minded law student. She decided to study while her boyfriend is completing his national military service. They are set to be engaged when he returns. During her summer holiday with her father in the Free State a random act of kindness by an attractive Indian man sparks an unexpected love affair. Despite being warned not to act on these feelings she decides to pursue this relationship. Secret meetings followed, since it was against the law at the time to have an interracial relationship. When their secret comes out, it leads to a very tragic turn of events.
Who’s in it. Free State stars Nicola Breytenbach as Jeanette, Andrew Govender as Ravi, Leleti Khumalo as Maria and Deon Lotz as Gideon Nolte, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Free State has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fuse+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Free State page.
If you liked it. Fans of Free State tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Free State (2016)?
- In US, Free State is available to stream on Fuse+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Free State worth watching?
- Free State holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Free State?
- Free State stars Nicola Breytenbach, Andrew Govender, Leleti Khumalo, Deon Lotz and Terwadkar Rajiv.
- When was Free State released?
- Free State was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.