Goodbye Bafana (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2007, Goodbye Bafana is a drama and history film directed by Bille August, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. The true story of a white South African racist whose life was profoundly altered by the black prisoner he guarded for twenty years. The prisoner's name was Nelson Mandela.
Who’s in it. Goodbye Bafana stars Joseph Fiennes as James Gregory, Dennis Haysbert as Nelson Mandela, Diane Kruger as Gloria Gregory and Shiloh Henderson as Brett Gregory, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Goodbye Bafana has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Goodbye Bafana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Goodbye Bafana tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Goodbye Bafana (2007)?
- In GB, Goodbye Bafana is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Goodbye Bafana worth watching?
- Goodbye Bafana holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Goodbye Bafana?
- Goodbye Bafana stars Joseph Fiennes, Dennis Haysbert, Diane Kruger, Shiloh Henderson and Patrick Lyster.
- When was Goodbye Bafana released?
- Goodbye Bafana was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.