Krippendorf's Tribe (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1998, Krippendorf's Tribe is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Todd Holland, running about 94 minutes. “He's discovered the wildest tribe in his own backyard!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After squandering his grant money, despondent and recently widowed anthropologist James Krippendorf must produce hard evidence of the existence of a heretofore undiscovered New Guinea tribe. Grass skirts, makeup, and staged rituals transform his three troubled children into the Shelmikedmu, a primitive culture whose habits enthrall scholars. But when a spiteful rival threatens to blow the whistle on Krippendorf's ruse, he gets into the act as well.
Who’s in it. Krippendorf's Tribe stars Richard Dreyfuss as Prof. Krippendorf, Jenna Elfman as Veronica, Zakes Mokae as Sulukim and Siobhan Fallon Hogan as Lori, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Krippendorf's Tribe has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Krippendorf's Tribe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Krippendorf's Tribe tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Krippendorf's Tribe (1998)?
- In US, Krippendorf's Tribe is available to 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 Krippendorf's Tribe worth watching?
- Krippendorf's Tribe holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Krippendorf's Tribe?
- Krippendorf's Tribe stars Richard Dreyfuss, Jenna Elfman, Zakes Mokae, Siobhan Fallon Hogan and Natasha Lyonne.
- When was Krippendorf's Tribe released?
- Krippendorf's Tribe was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.