The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1980, The Gods Must Be Crazy is an action and comedy film directed by Jamie Uys, running about 109 minutes. “The critics are raving... the natives are restless... and the laughter is non-stop!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Coca-Cola bottle dropped from an airplane raises havoc among a normally peaceful tribe of African bushmen who believe it to be a utensil of the gods.
Who’s in it. The Gods Must Be Crazy stars Marius Weyers as Andrew Steyn, Sandra Prinsloo as Kate Thompson, N!xau as Xi and Louw Verwey as Sam Boga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Gods Must Be Crazy has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $60M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Darkroom and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gods Must Be Crazy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gods Must Be Crazy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980)?
- In US, The Gods Must Be Crazy is available to stream on YouTube TV, Darkroom and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gods Must Be Crazy worth watching?
- The Gods Must Be Crazy holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Gods Must Be Crazy?
- The Gods Must Be Crazy stars Marius Weyers, Sandra Prinsloo, N!xau, Louw Verwey and Michael Thys.
- When was The Gods Must Be Crazy released?
- The Gods Must Be Crazy was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.