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

2013 · Film · ★ 6.7

Zulu poster

Released in 2013, Zulu is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Jérôme Salle, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. As a child, Ali Neuman narrowly escaped being murdered by Inkhata, a militant political party at war with Nelson Mandela's African National Congress. Only he and his mother survived the carnage of those years. But as with many survivors, the psychological scars remain.

Who’s in it. Zulu stars Orlando Bloom as Brian Epkeen, Forest Whitaker as Ali Sokhela, Conrad Kemp as Dan Fletcher and Inge Beckmann as Ruby, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Zulu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz and Starz Amazon 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 Zulu page.

If you liked it. Fans of Zulu tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Zulu (2013)?
In US, Zulu is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz, 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 Zulu worth watching?
Zulu holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Zulu?
Zulu stars Orlando Bloom, Forest Whitaker, Conrad Kemp, Inge Beckmann and Tinarie Van Wyk-Loots.
When was Zulu released?
Zulu was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.