Yankee Zulu (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1993, Yankee Zulu is a comedy and drama film directed by Gray Hofmeyr, running about 100 minutes. “If the gods were crazy... now they're berserk.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two South African boys, one white, Rhino, and one black, Zulu, go their separate ways after an incident. Many years later, they meet up again as adults, when one, after living for years in the United States, is now a wanted criminal. The two end up being a part of a madcap chase involving a check for a large amount of lottery money, pursued by Gen. Diehard and Rhino's ex-wife Rowena, who was the cause of the rift between the two protagonists.
Who’s in it. Yankee Zulu stars Leon Schuster as Rhino Labuschagne, John Matshikiza as Zulu Mashabela, Wilson Dunster as Captain Diehard and Terri Treas as Rowena Labuschagne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Yankee Zulu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yankee Zulu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yankee Zulu tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yankee Zulu (1993)?
- In US, Yankee Zulu is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Yankee Zulu worth watching?
- Yankee Zulu holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yankee Zulu?
- Yankee Zulu stars Leon Schuster, John Matshikiza, Wilson Dunster, Terri Treas and Michelle Bowes.
- When was Yankee Zulu released?
- Yankee Zulu was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.