Winnie Mandela (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2011, Winnie Mandela is a drama film directed by Darrell James Roodt, running about 107 minutes. “Her courage inspired a nation.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A drama that chronicles the life of Winnie Mandela from her childhood through her marriage and her husband's incarceration.
Who’s in it. Winnie Mandela stars Jennifer Hudson as Winnie Mandela, Terrence Howard as Nelson Mandela, Elias Koteas as Colonel de Vries and Wendy Crewson as Mary Botha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Winnie Mandela has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, ALLBLK and ALLBLK Apple TV channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Winnie Mandela page.
If you liked it. Fans of Winnie Mandela tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Winnie Mandela (2011)?
- In US, Winnie Mandela is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and ALLBLK, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Winnie Mandela worth watching?
- Winnie Mandela holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Winnie Mandela?
- Winnie Mandela stars Jennifer Hudson, Terrence Howard, Elias Koteas, Wendy Crewson and Angelique Pretorius.
- When was Winnie Mandela released?
- Winnie Mandela was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.