Winnie (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2017, Winnie is a documentary film directed by Pascale Lamche, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. While her husband served a life sentence, paradoxically kept safe and morally uncontaminated, Winnie Mandela rode the raw violence of apartheid, fighting on the front line and underground. This is the untold story of the mysterious forces that combined to take her down, labeling him a saint, her, a sinner.
Who’s in it. Winnie stars Winnie Mandela as Self and Nelson Mandela as Self (archive footage).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Winnie 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 Winnie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Winnie tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Winnie (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Winnie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Winnie worth watching?
- Winnie holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Winnie?
- Winnie stars Winnie Mandela and Nelson Mandela.
- When was Winnie released?
- Winnie was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.