Krotoa (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2017, Krotoa is a drama and romance film directed by Roberta Durrant, running about 122 minutes. “Caught between two cultures about to collide” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Krotoa, a feisty, bright, 11-year-old girl is removed from her close-knit Khoi tribe to serve Jan van Riebeeck, her uncle’s trading partner and the first Governor of the Cape Colony. She is brought into the first Fort established by the Dutch East India Company in 1652. There she grows into a visionary young woman who assimilates the Dutch language and culture so well that she rises to become an influential translator but ends up being rejected by her own people as she tries to bridge the gap between the two cultures about to collide.
Who’s in it. Krotoa stars Armand Aucamp as Jan Van Riebeeck, Armand Aucamp as Jan Van Riebeeck, Jacques Bessenger as Pieter Van Meerhof and Crystal-Donna Roberts as Krotoa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Krotoa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Krotoa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Krotoa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Krotoa (2017)?
- In US, Krotoa is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Krotoa worth watching?
- Krotoa holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Krotoa?
- Krotoa stars Armand Aucamp, Armand Aucamp, Jacques Bessenger, Crystal-Donna Roberts and Ernest St Clair.
- When was Krotoa released?
- Krotoa was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.