Moffie
Synopsis
A young man in 1981 South Africa must complete his brutal and racist two years of compulsory military service while desperately maintaining the secrecy of his homosexuality.
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-10
Top Cast
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Kai Luke Brummer
Nicholas Van der Swart
Ryan de Villiers
Dylan Stassen
Matthew Vey
Michael Sachs
Hilton Pelser
Sergeant Brand
Wynand Ferreira
Snyman
Jan Combrink
Jan Gould
Stefan Vermaak
Oscar Fourie
Hendrik Nieuwoudt
Roos
Shaun Chad Smit
Dewald Van Der Merwe
Rikus Terblanche
Bester
Matt Ashwell
Young Nicholas
Ludwig Baxter
Brent Siebert
Philippa Berrington-Blew
June Stassen
Mitchell Christy
Jones
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysMelbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 9, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 9, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver Hermanus
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Hermanus, Jack Sidey
- Original Score
- Braam du Toit
- Original Title
- Moffie
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Penzance Films, Portobello Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Hermanus
Oliver Hermanus, Jack Sidey, André Carl van der Merwe
Braam du Toit
Jamie D. Ramsay
George Hanmer, Alain Dessauvage
Philip Prettejohn, Eric Abraham, Jack Sidey
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Hermanus
Director
Eric Abraham
Producer
George Hanmer
Editor
Oliver Hermanus
Screenplay
Jack Sidey
Screenplay
Alain Dessauvage
Editor
Braam du Toit
Original Music Composer
Jack Sidey
Producer
Franz Lewis
Production Design
Jamie D. Ramsay
Director of Photography
Marco Raposo de Barbosa
Visual Effects Supervisor
Oliver Bailey
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moffie
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What is Moffie about?
A young man in 1981 South Africa must complete his brutal and racist two years of compulsory military service while desperately maintaining the secrecy of his homosexuality.
Who directed Moffie?
Moffie was directed by Oliver Hermanus.
Who stars in Moffie?
The principal cast of Moffie includes Kai Luke Brummer, Ryan de Villiers, Matthew Vey, Hilton Pelser, Wynand Ferreira.
When was Moffie released and how long is it?
Moffie was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Moffie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Moffie was composed by Braam du Toit.
Is Moffie based on a book or true story?
Moffie is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "André Carl van der Merwe".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Moffie?
Moffie holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).