Thabo and the Rhino Case

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Thabo and the Rhino Case

PG

Released May 3

1h 37m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Mystery & Thriller

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Thabo lives with his uncle, a ranger at a wildlife reserve in Eswatini, Africa, and dreams of being a private detective. When a rhino is killed for its valuable horn, Thabo's uncle falls under suspicion. Thabo and his new friend Emma decide to find the real culprits as they care for the rhino's orphaned calf.

Cath Clarke

Guardian

There’s lots here for curious kids to pick up on: the poaching, the differences between kids’ lives depending on where they live in the world. Or they can enjoy the film as a good, fun adventure.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 12, 2024

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Christie Cronan

Common Sense Media

Rhino poaching mystery has animal death; peril; language.

Rated: 4/5

May 4, 2024

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

A winning adventure for the entire family.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Mar 23, 2024

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Terry Sherwood

Film Threat

Thabo and the Rhino Case is a wonderful family film about real troubles and explains complex issues like poverty, animal rights, and prejudice without being heavy-handed or condescending.

Rated: 8/10

Feb 9, 2024

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Ohad K

A simple old-time movie, around kids and their adventurous spirits. Loved the animals and conservation efforts shown in the movie.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/04/24

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Donovan M

Saw this movie at the Chandler International Film Festival and loved it. Great little kid detectives movie with a stunning setting. Great direction and fun movie for the whole family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/26/24

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Mara Eibl-Eibesfeldt

Director

Litlhohonolofatso Litlhakayane

Thabo

Andrea Sawatzki

Aunt Agatha

Ava Skuratowski

Emma

Kumkani Pilonti

Sifiso

Nhlakanipho Lindokuhle Manqele

Vusi

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Synopsis

Thabo lives with his uncle, a ranger at a wildlife reserve in Eswatini, Africa, and dreams of being a private detective. When a rhino is killed for its valuable horn, Thabo's uncle falls under suspicion. Thabo and his new friend Emma decide to find the real culprits as they care for the rhino's orphaned calf.

Director: Mara Eibl-Eibesfeldt
Producer: Peter Herrmann
Screenwriter: Mara Eibl-Eibesfeldt, Ursula Gruber, Martin Gypkens
Distributor: Purdie Distribution
Production Co: Desert Flower Filmproductions
Rating: PG (Mild Violence|A Suggestive Reference|Language|Brief Smoking|Thematic Material)
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 3, 2024, Limited
Runtime: 1h 37m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1