Tsotsi (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2005, Tsotsi is a drama and crime film directed by Gavin Hood, running about 94 minutes. “In this world... Redemption comes just once.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The South African multi-award winning film about a young South African boy from the ghetto named Tsotsi, meaning Gangster. Tsotsi, who left home as a child to get away from helpless parents, finds a baby in the back seat of a car that he has just stolen. He decides that it his responsibility to take care of the baby and in the process learns that maybe the gangster life isn’t the best way.
Who’s in it. Tsotsi stars Presley Chweneyagae as Tsotsi, Jerry Mofokeng as Morris, Terry Pheto as Miriam and Rapulana Seiphemo as Aap, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Tsotsi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tsotsi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tsotsi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tsotsi (2005)?
- In US, Tsotsi is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tsotsi worth watching?
- Tsotsi holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tsotsi?
- Tsotsi stars Presley Chweneyagae, Jerry Mofokeng, Terry Pheto, Rapulana Seiphemo and Zenzo Ngqobe.
- When was Tsotsi released?
- Tsotsi was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.