Brown Girl Begins (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2017, Brown Girl Begins is a fantasy and science fiction film directed by Sharon Lewis, running about 84 minutes. “The future is her.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's 2049 on a forsaken island off the coast of Toronto where the survival of the islanders depends on young Ti-Jeanne to risk death by a spirit so she can take her place as a caribbean priestess and save her people.
Who’s in it. Brown Girl Begins stars Mouna Traoré as Ti-Jeanne, Shakura S'Aida as Mami, Nigel Shawn Williams as Papa Legba / Jab-Jab / Brukfoot Sam and Emmanuel Kabongo as Tony, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Brown Girl Begins has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brown Girl Begins page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brown Girl Begins 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 Brown Girl Begins (2017)?
- In US, Brown Girl Begins is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Brown Girl Begins worth watching?
- Brown Girl Begins holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brown Girl Begins?
- Brown Girl Begins stars Mouna Traoré, Shakura S'Aida, Nigel Shawn Williams, Emmanuel Kabongo and Measha Brueggergosman.
- When was Brown Girl Begins released?
- Brown Girl Begins was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.