Shaka Zulu (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 1986, Shaka Zulu is a drama, action & adventure and war & politics series.
What it’s about. South Africa, 1823. The Zulu Empire, headed by King Shaka, a brilliant but ruthless military strategist, begin to encroach on the British colony of Cape Town. A volunteer cadre of explorers, mercenaries and professional soldiers are sent to Zululand to try to make contact with Shaka and assess the real threat of his army.
Who’s in it. Shaka Zulu stars Henry Cele as Shaka, Dudu Mkhize as Nandi, Edward Fox as Lt. Francis Farewell and Robert Powell as Dr. Henry Fynn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Shaka Zulu has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shaka Zulu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shaka Zulu tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shaka Zulu (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shaka Zulu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shaka Zulu worth watching?
- Shaka Zulu holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, action & adventure and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shaka Zulu?
- Shaka Zulu stars Henry Cele, Dudu Mkhize, Edward Fox, Robert Powell and Trevor Howard.
- When was Shaka Zulu released?
- Shaka Zulu was released in 1986.