Jonah (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2013, Jonah is a fantasy film directed by Kibwe Tavares, running about 17 minutes. “When two young men photograph a gigantic fish leaping from the sea, their small town becomes a tourist attraction in this story about the old and the new.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mbwana and his best friend Juma are two young men with big dreams. These dreams become reality when they photograph a gigantic fish leaping out of the sea and their small town blossoms into a tourist hot-spot as a result. But for Mbwana, the reality isn't what he dreamed – and when he meets the fish again, both of them forgotten, ruined and old, he decides only one of them can survive. Jonah is a big fish story about the old and the new, and the links and the distances between them. A visual feast, shot though with humour and warmth, it tells an old story in a completely new way.
Who’s in it. Jonah stars Daniel Kaluuya as Mbwana, Malachi Kirby as Juma and Louis Mahoney as Old Mbwana.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Jonah has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jonah page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jonah tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jonah (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jonah change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jonah worth watching?
- Jonah holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jonah?
- Jonah stars Daniel Kaluuya, Malachi Kirby and Louis Mahoney.
- When was Jonah released?
- Jonah was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.