Fatuma (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2018, Fatuma is a drama film directed by Jordan Riber, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A woman single-handedly shoulders her family's burdens, without reward or thanks, to farm her husband's land and keep the family fed and cared for. She finds herself training her daughter to walk the same path she does. No school, all work. Pests threaten her harvest and are exterminated using a loan from the local women's Co-op. But when Manyusi squanders her prized harvest and schemes to marry off their daughter, Fatuma must enlist the help of her fellow ladies at the co-op to make things right.
Who’s in it. Fatuma stars Ayoub Bombwe as Manyusi, Cathryn Credo as Neema, Beatrice Taisamo as Fatuma and Kulthum Maabad as Senyinge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Fatuma 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 Fatuma page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fatuma tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fatuma (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fatuma change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fatuma worth watching?
- Fatuma holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fatuma?
- Fatuma stars Ayoub Bombwe, Cathryn Credo, Beatrice Taisamo, Kulthum Maabad and MacDonald Haule.
- When was Fatuma released?
- Fatuma was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.