Necktie Youth (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2015, Necktie Youth is a notable film directed by Sibs Shongwe-La Mer, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Anyone who grows up in Sandton spends a lot of time hanging out at pools and drug-filled parties – for this part of Johannesburg is the richest spot in the whole of Africa. Necktie Youth portrays this first post-apartheid gilded youth in striking black-and-white. Soft colours are reserved for their childhood memories of the early years of the rainbow nation. White 19-year-old Emily did not understand the codes of their set and could not take the pace of the ever-changing, fleeting liaisons, says the super cool, black and privileged September when he tries to explain to a TV reporter why Emily hung herself in her parents’ garden. She even positioned her camera in such a way that her suicide could be streamed live.
Who’s in it. Necktie Youth stars Sibs Shongwe-La Mer as September, Colleen Balchin as Tanya, Bonko Cosmo Khoza as Jabz and Kamogelo Moloi as Bogosi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Necktie Youth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Necktie Youth page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Necktie Youth (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Necktie Youth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Necktie Youth worth watching?
- Necktie Youth holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Necktie Youth?
- Necktie Youth stars Sibs Shongwe-La Mer, Colleen Balchin, Bonko Cosmo Khoza, Kamogelo Moloi and Emma Tollman.