Moffie (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2020, Moffie is a drama, war and romance film directed by Oliver Hermanus, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Moffie (a derogatory Afrikaans term for a gay man) follows the story of Nicholas van der Swart: from a very young age, he realises he is different. Try as he may, he cannot live up to the macho image expected of him by his family, by his heritage. Set during the South African border war against communism, this is a long-overdue story about the emotional and physical suffering endured by countless young men.
Who’s in it. Moffie stars Kai Luke Brummer as Nicholas Van der Swart, Ryan de Villiers as Dylan Stassen, Matthew Vey as Michael Sachs and Hilton Pelser as Sergeant Brand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Moffie has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ 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 Moffie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moffie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moffie (2020)?
- In US, Moffie is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, 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 Moffie worth watching?
- Moffie holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Moffie?
- Moffie stars Kai Luke Brummer, Ryan de Villiers, Matthew Vey, Hilton Pelser and Wynand Ferreira.
- When was Moffie released?
- Moffie was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.