We Are Thankful (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2018, We Are Thankful is a drama film directed by Joshua Magor, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. In the township of Mphopomeni in the KwaZulu-Natal region of South Africa, Siyabonga, a young man, puts up theatre plays. When he hears about a movie that will be shot in a nearby town, he makes it his mission to be part of it. From conspiring with a maid to steal wifi from the “umlungus” (white people) so he can write an email to the film producers to using witchcraft, Siyabonga does all he can to improve his life and take control of his fortune. And after travelling many surprising roads, he’ll finally meet the film’s director. Siyabonga is born out of their encounter.
Who’s in it. We Are Thankful stars Siyabonga Majola as Himself, Sabelo Khoza, Xolani Malinga and Amanda Ncube, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, We Are Thankful has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Demand Africa Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Are Thankful page.
If you liked it. Fans of We Are Thankful tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We Are Thankful (2018)?
- In US, We Are Thankful is available to stream on Demand Africa Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is We Are Thankful worth watching?
- We Are Thankful holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in We Are Thankful?
- We Are Thankful stars Siyabonga Majola, Sabelo Khoza, Xolani Malinga, Amanda Ncube and Percy Mncedicy Zulu.
- When was We Are Thankful released?
- We Are Thankful was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.