Wah-Wah (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2005, Wah-Wah is a drama film directed by Richard E. Grant, running about 120 minutes. “Every family has its own language.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set at the end of the 1960s, as Swaziland is about to receive independence from United Kingdom, the film follows the young Ralph Compton, at 12, through his parents' traumatic separation, till he's 14.
Who’s in it. Wah-Wah stars Gabriel Byrne as Harry Compton, Emily Watson as Ruby Compton, Julie Walters as Gwen Traherne and Nicholas Hoult as Ralph Compton - 14 years, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Wah-Wah has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wah-Wah page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wah-Wah tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wah-Wah (2005)?
- In GB, Wah-Wah is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wah-Wah worth watching?
- Wah-Wah holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wah-Wah?
- Wah-Wah stars Gabriel Byrne, Emily Watson, Julie Walters, Nicholas Hoult and Miranda Richardson.
- When was Wah-Wah released?
- Wah-Wah was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.