Where can I watch Babalas (2013)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Babalas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Babalas worth watching?

Babalas holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Babalas?

Babalas stars Ian Roberts, Norman Anstey, Jack Parow, Tammy-Anne Fortuin and Hannes Muller.

When was Babalas released?

Babalas was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.

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Babalas (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 2013, Babalas is a comedy film directed by Peter Scott, running about 105 minutes. “A quirky South African Comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Mia Moolman works for a Sandton-based event coordination company that has been commissioned by the department of Trade and Industry to create an event celebrating the most successful ad campaigns in South African history. The gala event will happen at Emperors Palace, and the CEO of the company, Theodore, has asked his employees to pitch ideas for the show and whoever comes up with the best idea will be awarded a promotion and a special bonus. Mia comes up with the idea to make the three guys from the old Castrol commercials, Boet, Swaer and Mogae, part of the show. Her boss eventually agrees to this, but Mia must go and find them in the Kalahari and bring them to Emperors Palace in time for the big gala event. Will she get them to the big show in time?

Who’s in it. Babalas stars Ian Roberts as Boet, Norman Anstey as Swaer, Jack Parow as Neef and Tammy-Anne Fortuin as Mia, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Babalas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Babalas page.

If you liked it. Fans of Babalas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch Babalas (2013)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Babalas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Babalas worth watching?: Babalas holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Babalas?: Babalas stars Ian Roberts, Norman Anstey, Jack Parow, Tammy-Anne Fortuin and Hannes Muller.
When was Babalas released?: Babalas was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.