Moffie

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Moffie

Released Apr 9, 2021

1h 44m

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The year is 1981 and South Africa's white minority government is embroiled in a conflict on the southern Angolan border. Like all white boys over the age of 16, Nicholas Van der Swart must complete two years of compulsory military service to defend the apartheid regime. The threat of communism and "die swart gevaar" (the so-called black danger) is at an all-time high. But that's not the only danger Nicholas faces. He must survive the brutality of the army -- something that becomes even more difficult when a connection is sparked between him and a fellow recruit.

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Critics Consensus

Moffie uses one South African soldier's story to grapple against a series of thorny questions -- with rough yet rewarding results.

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Alison Willmore

New York Magazine/Vulture

It's a coming-of-age movie that plays like a thriller...

Aug 11, 2021

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

I really liked this very much. It's quite moving.

Apr 13, 2021

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Joe Morgenstern

Wall Street Journal

The filmmaking is strong and confident throughout, while Mr. Brummer's performance is a constant revelation.

Apr 9, 2021

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William Stottor

Loud and Clear Reviews

Moffie is necessarily difficult viewing and on occasion surprisingly beautiful.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 11, 2024

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Josh Parham

Next Best Picture

Hermanus's efforts are the most impressive elements displayed, and that craft is what makes this story so compelling.

Rated: 7/10

Jun 5, 2022

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David Reddish

Queerty

Moffie begs the sickening question: in a system fraught with racism and homophobia, just who is the real enemy anyway?

Rated: 3/4

Mar 13, 2022

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Rob D

A first-rate film from a first-rate director.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/25/24

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PridePosterStudios

A powerful watch- had me gripped!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/09/24

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Audience Member

A pesar que la película es un poco lenta sin mayores expectativas, logra cautivarte y atraparte en ese mundo machista del ejercito, en donde no se da cabida a la tolerancia. Los actores son de primer nivel excelentes no tienen nada que envidiarles a los actores hollywoodenses. 👍🏻👌🏻👌👍

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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tom m

It seemed like a rather pointless story. Don't bother.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

a rollercoaster ride of emotions while having butterflies in your stomach. the cinematography and the actors' performances is breathtaking and top tier. Moffie is heartbreakingly gorgeous, a breath of fresh air in the lgbt list of movies. a film that earned a place inside the audience hearts especially mine. Kai Luke Brümmer and Ryan de Villiers deserves an Oscar for their performance. a movie and cast to dearly remember. must see, indeed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Apollo M

Definitely felt something in that movie that makes you express various emotions from minute to minute.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/25/21

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Nicholas van der Swart

Stefan Vermaak

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Ryan De Villiers

Dylan Stassen

Matthew Vey

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Synopsis

The year is 1981 and South Africa's white minority government is embroiled in a conflict on the southern Angolan border. Like all white boys over the age of 16, Nicholas Van der Swart must complete two years of compulsory military service to defend the apartheid regime. The threat of communism and "die swart gevaar" (the so-called black danger) is at an all-time high. But that's not the only danger Nicholas faces. He must survive the brutality of the army -- something that becomes even more difficult when a connection is sparked between him and a fellow recruit.

Director: Oliver Hermanus
Producer: Eric Abraham, Jack Sidey
Screenwriter: Oliver Hermanus, Jack Sidey
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Portobello Pictures
Genre: War, Drama
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 9, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 9, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $23.8K
Runtime: 1h 44m

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