Bakgat! (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2008, Bakgat! is a comedy and romance film, running about 96 minutes. “Vind jouself, ten spyte van hoërskool” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Katrien (Cherié van der Merwe) is dumped by her boyfriend, high school rugby star Werner (Altus Theart), so he can focus his energy on the sport. To get even, she makes a bet with her friends that she can make a star out of the school's dorkiest boy, 'Wimpie' Koekemoer (Ivan Botha), by pretending to be his girlfriend. The awkward Koekemoer rises to the challenge but Katrien finds herself falling unexpectedly in love with him, until he realizes she is merely using him.
Who’s in it. Bakgat! stars Ivan Botha as Wimpie Koekemoer, Cherie van der Merwe as Katrien Swanepoel, Altus Theart as Werner 'Killer' Botha and Andrew Thompson as Fanie Voster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Bakgat! 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 Bakgat! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bakgat! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bakgat! (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bakgat! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bakgat! worth watching?
- Bakgat! holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bakgat!?
- Bakgat! stars Ivan Botha, Cherie van der Merwe, Altus Theart, Andrew Thompson and Neil Sharim.
- When was Bakgat! released?
- Bakgat! was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.