Cry, the Beloved Country (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1995, Cry, the Beloved Country is a drama film directed by Darrell James Roodt, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. A South-African preacher goes to search for his wayward son who has committed a crime in the big city.
Who’s in it. Cry, the Beloved Country stars Charles S. Dutton as John Kumalo, James Earl Jones as Rev. Stephen Kumalo, Jack Robinson as Ian Jarvis and Tsholofelo Wechoemang as Child, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Cry, the Beloved Country has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $676.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cry, the Beloved Country page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cry, the Beloved Country tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cry, the Beloved Country (1995)?
- In US, Cry, the Beloved Country is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cry, the Beloved Country worth watching?
- Cry, the Beloved Country holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cry, the Beloved Country?
- Cry, the Beloved Country stars Charles S. Dutton, James Earl Jones, Jack Robinson, Tsholofelo Wechoemang and Ramalao Makhene.
- When was Cry, the Beloved Country released?
- Cry, the Beloved Country was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.