Cry, the Beloved Country (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1951, Cry, the Beloved Country is a drama film directed by Zoltan Korda, running about 103 minutes. “Filmed in Africa...Where It Was Lived!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the back country of South Africa, black minister Stephen Kumalo journeys to the city to search for his missing son, only to find his people living in squalor and his son a criminal. Reverend Misimangu is a young South African clergyman who helps find his missing son-turned-thief and sister-turned-prostitute in the slums of Johannesburg.
Who’s in it. Cry, the Beloved Country stars Canada Lee as Stephen Kumalo, Sidney Poitier as Reverend Msimangu, Joyce Carey as Margaret Jarvis and Michael Goodliffe as Martens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Cry, the Beloved Country has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. 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 (1951)?
- In US, Cry, the Beloved Country is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 5.7 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 Canada Lee, Sidney Poitier, Joyce Carey, Michael Goodliffe and Geoffrey Keen.
- When was Cry, the Beloved Country released?
- Cry, the Beloved Country was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.