Nowhere in Africa (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2001, Nowhere in Africa is a drama film directed by Caroline Link, running about 140 minutes. “One family's tale of a homeland lost... and a homeland found.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Jewish woman named Jettel Redlich flees Nazi Germany with her daughter Regina, to join her husband, Walter, on a farm in Kenya. At first, Jettel refuses to adjust to her new circumstances, bringing with her a set of china dishes and an evening gown. While Regina adapts readily to this new world, forming a strong bond with her father's cook, an African named Owuor.
Who’s in it. Nowhere in Africa stars Juliane Köhler as Jettel Redlich, Merab Ninidze as Walter Redlich, Sidede Onyulo as Owuor and Matthias Habich as Süßkind, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Nowhere in Africa has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks and Kino Film Collection 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 Nowhere in Africa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nowhere in Africa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nowhere in Africa (2001)?
- In US, Nowhere in Africa is available to stream on Chai Flicks and Kino Film Collection, 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 Nowhere in Africa worth watching?
- Nowhere in Africa holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Nowhere in Africa?
- Nowhere in Africa stars Juliane Köhler, Merab Ninidze, Sidede Onyulo, Matthias Habich and Lea Kurka.
- When was Nowhere in Africa released?
- Nowhere in Africa was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.