Greetings from Africa (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1996, Greetings from Africa is a comedy and drama film directed by Cheryl Dunye, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Cheryl, playing herself, humorously experiences the mysteries of lesbian dating in the '90s.
Who’s in it. Greetings from Africa stars Nora Breen as L (Lisa), Cheryl Dunye as Cheryl, Jocelyn Taylor as Ali and Jackalyn Woodsey as The Girlfriend.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Greetings from Africa has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Greetings from Africa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Greetings from Africa tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Greetings from Africa (1996)?
- In US, Greetings from Africa is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Greetings from Africa worth watching?
- Greetings from Africa holds an audience score of 4.5 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 Greetings from Africa?
- Greetings from Africa stars Nora Breen, Cheryl Dunye, Jocelyn Taylor and Jackalyn Woodsey.
- When was Greetings from Africa released?
- Greetings from Africa was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.