Zafari (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2025, Zafari is a drama film directed by Mariana Rondón, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. In a small zoo, the arrival of the hippopotamus Zafari is celebrated by neighbours of opposing social classes. Ana, Edgar and their son Bruno watch all the action from the windows of their decadent high-class building. Amidst a chaos of food, water and electricity shortages, the family has to solve everyday problems and the lack of basic needs while trying to find a solution to escape. Ana scavenges for food in the abandoned apartments, but strange noises in the dark corridors frighten her more and more. In a world that has become wild, Zafari is the only one who still has enough to eat.
Who’s in it. Zafari stars Daniela Ramírez as Ana, Francisco Denis as Ana, Samantha Castillo as Natalia and Varek La Rosa as Bruno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Zafari 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 Zafari page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zafari tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zafari (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Zafari change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Zafari worth watching?
- Zafari holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zafari?
- Zafari stars Daniela Ramírez, Francisco Denis, Samantha Castillo, Varek La Rosa and Alí Rondon.
- When was Zafari released?
- Zafari was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.