Losing Lerato (2019): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2019, Losing Lerato is an action, thriller, drama and family film directed by Sanele Zulu, running about 96 minutes. “The day I left my daughter” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Thami has recently lost his job at a top firm following accusations of fraudulent activities. This is the last straw for his wife Noluthando who, fearing a drop in her standard of living, abandons her marriage, taking their daughter Lerato with her. Thami is desperate to maintain a relationship with his daughter, while Noluthando does everything in her power to ensure that Thami is denied access to Lerato. After exhausting all known avenues, and desperate to be reunited with his daughter, Thami kidnaps Lerato from school, intending to flee Johannesburg for Kimberley by bus. This is an ill-conceived move which angers Noluthando and puts him on a collision course with the law. Thami’s actions put his life, that of Lerato and their fellow passengers in danger and leads to a high-stakes hostage situation on the bus. Then a shot rings out…

Who’s in it. Losing Lerato stars Kagiso Modupe as Thami, Samela Tyelbooi as Noluthando, Ayanda Borotho and Connie Chiume, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Losing Lerato sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Losing Lerato page.

If you liked it. Fans of Losing Lerato tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.