Rafiki (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2018, Rafiki is a drama and romance film directed by Wanuri Kahiu, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Kena and Ziki long for something more. Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls resist and remain close friends, supporting each other to pursue their dreams in a conservative society. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety.
Who’s in it. Rafiki stars Samantha Mugatsia as Makena Mwaura, Sheila Munyiva as Ziki Okemi, Jimmi Gathu as John Mwaura and Nini Wacera as Mercy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Rafiki has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $181.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Metrograph and Film Movement Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rafiki page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rafiki tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rafiki (2018)?
- In US, Rafiki is available to stream on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and Metrograph, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rafiki worth watching?
- Rafiki holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rafiki?
- Rafiki stars Samantha Mugatsia, Sheila Munyiva, Jimmi Gathu, Nini Wacera and Dennis Musyoka.
- When was Rafiki released?
- Rafiki was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.