Half of a Yellow Sun (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2013, Half of a Yellow Sun is a drama and romance film directed by Biyi Bandele, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. An epic love story: Olanna and Kainene are glamorous twins, living a privileged city life in newly independent 1960s Nigeria. The two women make very different choices of lovers, but rivalry and betrayal must be set aside as their lives are swept up in the turbulence of war.
Who’s in it. Half of a Yellow Sun stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as Odenigbo, Thandiwe Newton as Olanna, Anika Noni Rose as Kainene and Joseph Mawle as Richard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Half of a Yellow Sun has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Half of a Yellow Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Half of a Yellow Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Half of a Yellow Sun (2013)?
- In US, Half of a Yellow Sun is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel, 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 Half of a Yellow Sun worth watching?
- Half of a Yellow Sun holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Half of a Yellow Sun?
- Half of a Yellow Sun stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandiwe Newton, Anika Noni Rose, Joseph Mawle and John Boyega.
- When was Half of a Yellow Sun released?
- Half of a Yellow Sun was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.