Liyana (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2018, Liyana is an animation and documentary film directed by Aaron Kopp, running about 77 minutes. “Dark memories. Bright dreams.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A talented group of orphaned children in Swaziland create a fictional heroine and send her on a dangerous quest.
Who’s in it. Liyana stars Gcina Mhlophe as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Liyana sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Liyana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Liyana tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Liyana (2018)?
- In US, Liyana is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Liyana worth watching?
- Liyana holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Liyana?
- Liyana stars Gcina Mhlophe.
- When was Liyana released?
- Liyana was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.