Rafiki (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2009, Rafiki is a family film directed by Christian Lo, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Three friends - Julie, Mette and Naisha - are enjoying the first snow in the village. They have snowball fights with the boys and look forward to Christmas. One day Naisha suddenly disappears. With a secret address written in invisible ink as their only clue, they sneak onto the night train to the city. They need to find Naisha before the police do.
Who’s in it. Rafiki stars Live Marie Runde as Julie, Regine Stokkevåg Eide as Mette, Ado Johanna Girirpio as Naisha and Ane Dahl Torp as Lærer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Rafiki has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rafiki page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rafiki tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rafiki (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rafiki change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rafiki worth watching?
- Rafiki holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rafiki?
- Rafiki stars Live Marie Runde, Regine Stokkevåg Eide, Ado Johanna Girirpio, Ane Dahl Torp and Anders Baasmo Christiansen.
- When was Rafiki released?
- Rafiki was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.