A World Apart (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1988, A World Apart is a drama film directed by Chris Menges, running about 113 minutes. “South Africa, 1963. A mother's love. A family's courage.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A White enclave in Johannesburg, South Africa, in the 1960s. Molly Roth, 13 years old, is the daughter of leftist parents, and she must piece together what's happening around her when her father disappears one night, barely evading arrest, and, not long after, her mother is detained by the authorities. Some of Molly's White friends turn against her, and her family's friendships with Blacks take on new meaning. Relationships are fragile in the world of apartheid. How will she manage?
Who’s in it. A World Apart stars Jeroen Krabbé as Gus Roth, Barbara Hershey as Diana Roth, Tim Roth as Harold and David Suchet as Muller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, A World Apart 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 A World Apart page.
If you liked it. Fans of A World Apart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A World Apart (1988)?
- In US, A World Apart is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A World Apart worth watching?
- A World Apart holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A World Apart?
- A World Apart stars Jeroen Krabbé, Barbara Hershey, Tim Roth, David Suchet and Jodhi May.
- When was A World Apart released?
- A World Apart was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.