Wizard (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2017, Wizard is a comedy, drama and adventure film directed by Kagiso Lediga, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Matwetwe (Wizard) is a coming of age adventure following Lefa and Papi, best friends and recent high school graduates, on the hustle of their young lives. Over the course of one action packed New Year's Eve in the iconic township of Atteridgeville, the boys try to score a huge deal, dodge a king pin gangster and his violent minions, get the girl and ultimately save their lives in this hilarious and sometimes very serious escapade.
Who’s in it. Wizard stars Brendan Murray as Kruger, Masello Motana as Ziphora, Christopher Steenkamp as Kruger's Lackey and Lungile Cindi as Les, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Wizard has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wizard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wizard tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wizard (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wizard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wizard worth watching?
- Wizard holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wizard?
- Wizard stars Brendan Murray, Masello Motana, Christopher Steenkamp, Lungile Cindi and Karabo Dikolomela.
- When was Wizard released?
- Wizard was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.