Soul boy (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2010, Soul boy is a drama film directed by Hawa Essuman, running about 61 minutes. “A Lost Father. A Dedicated Son. A Magical Journey.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Abila (14) lives in one of the most miserable slums in Africa. His girlfriend Shiku belongs to a different tribe, as the result of which he is not really allowed to fraternize with her. And then one drunken night his father gambles away his own soul.
Who’s in it. Soul boy stars Samson Odhiambo as Abila, Leila Dayan Opou as Shiku, Krysteen Savane as Nyawawa and Frank Kimani as Macharia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Soul boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Demand Africa Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Soul boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Soul boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Soul boy (2010)?
- In US, Soul boy is available to stream on Demand Africa Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Soul boy worth watching?
- Soul boy 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 Soul boy?
- Soul boy stars Samson Odhiambo, Leila Dayan Opou, Krysteen Savane, Frank Kimani and Joab Ogolla.
- When was Soul boy released?
- Soul boy was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.