Meanwhile in Mamelodi (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2011, Meanwhile in Mamelodi is a notable film.
What it’s about. Set against the raucous backdrop of the 2010 World Cup, MEANWHILE IN MAMELODI is a beautifully crafted portrait of a place and one family’s daily life inside it. The Mtsweni family lives in the Pretoria Township of the title, in the district known as Extension 11. Their world is a ramshackle collection of corrugated tin dwellings and makeshift shops, open sewers littered with debris and red-earth rectangles filled with soccer-playing children and teens. Seventeen-year-old Mosquito is one of those kids. As she studies for math tests, flirts with boys and shops with her best friend, her father Steven prepares his "tuck shop" for the promise of cash-flush tourists. Meanwhile, his wife struggles with mental illness. The Mtswenis' lives unfold as the Cup brings new hope to the ravaged town. Despite the poverty around her, Mosquito insists this is not her parents' country. She is the face of South Africa's future - part of "a new generation free to do all things."
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Meanwhile in Mamelodi has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Meanwhile in Mamelodi page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meanwhile in Mamelodi (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Meanwhile in Mamelodi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Meanwhile in Mamelodi worth watching?
- Meanwhile in Mamelodi holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Meanwhile in Mamelodi released?
- Meanwhile in Mamelodi was released in 2011.