Finding Fela (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2014, Finding Fela is a music and documentary film directed by Alex Gibney, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Fela Anikulapo Kuti created the musical movement Afrobeat and used it as a political forum to oppose the Nigerian dictatorship and advocate for the rights of oppressed people. This is the story of his life, music, and political importance.
Who’s in it. Finding Fela stars Fela Kuti as Archival Footage and Carlos Moore.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Finding Fela has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Finding Fela page.
If you liked it. Fans of Finding Fela tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Finding Fela (2014)?
- In US, Finding Fela is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Finding Fela worth watching?
- Finding Fela holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Finding Fela?
- Finding Fela stars Fela Kuti and Carlos Moore.