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List of South African films

Pens en pootjies (in Afrikaans) and other South African films

This is a chronology of major films produced in South Africa or by the South African film industry. There may be an overlap, particularly between South African and foreign films which are sometimes co-produced; the list should attempt to document films which are either South African produced or strongly associated with South African culture. Please see the detailed A-Z of films currently covered on Wikipedia at Category:South African films.

1910s–1940s

Title Director Cast Genre Language Notes
1911
The Great Kimberley Diamond Robbery Adventure English South Africa's first dramatic feature.
1916
De Voortrekkers Harold Shaw Dick Cruickshanks, Goba Historical epic South Africa's Afrikaner The Birth of a Nation depicts Boer pioneers' northward expansion
An Artist's Dream Denis Sanbry Dick Cruickshanks Romantic drama Animation
1919
Allan Quatermain Lisle Lucoque Ray Brown, George Taylor Adventure
1931
Sarie Marais Joseph Albrecht Billy Mathews Afrikaans First South African film with sound
1948
Die kaskenades van Dr. Kwak Pierre de Wet Pierre de Wet, Gert van den Bergh, Paula Styger Comedy Afrikaans
1949
African Jim Donald Swanson Daniel Adnewmah, Dolly Rathebe, The African Inkspots, Sam Maile, Dan Twala
Kom saam, vanaand Afrikaans
Sarie Marais Francis Coley Johann Nell, Helen Faul, Anna Cloete Afrikaans Remake of 1931 film of the same title

1950s

Title Director Cast Genre Language Notes
1950
Zonk!
1951
Alles sal Regkom Pierre de Wet Al Debbo Comedy Afrikaans
Daar doer in die bosveld Jamie Uys Comedy Afrikaans
The Magic Garden
Song of Africa
1952
Altyd in my drome Pierre de Wet Al Debbo Musical comedy Afrikaans
1953
1954
1955
Matieland! Pierre de Wet Steyn de Jager, Wynona Cheyney, Frederik Burgers Romantic comedy Afrikaans
1956
1957
1958
1959
Come Back, Africa Lionel Rogosin Bloke Modisane, Miriam Makeba Documentary English, Fanakalo, Afrikaans, Zulu
Die Wildeboere J.O.O. Olwagen Riaan Fouche, Valerie Ferreira Romantic comedy Afrikaans

1960s

Title Director Cast Genre Language Notes
1960
1961
Doodkry is min Jamie Uys Jan Bruyns, Sann de Lange, Tommie Meyer Drama Afrikaans Written by Jamie Uys
1962
Lord Oom Piet Jamie Uys Jamie Uys, Bob Courtney, Madeleine Usher Comedy English/Afrikaans
1963
The Anatomy of Apartheid Antony Thomas Documentary English
Kimberley Jim Emil Nofal Jim Reeves, Madeleine Usher, Clive Parnell Musical comedy English
Death Drums Along the River Lawrence Huntington Richard Todd, Marianne Koch, Albert Lieven Crime adventure English English-West German co-production by Harry Alan Towers
1964
1965
Dingaka Jamie Uys Ken Gampu, Stanley Baker, Juliet Prowse, Bob Courtney Drama Afrikaans, English
All the Way to Paris Jamie Uys Jamie Uys, Joe Stewardson, Emil Nofal Comedy English
Ride the High Wind / African Gold David Millin Darren McGavin, Maria Perschy
Coast of Skeletons Robert Lynn Richard Todd, Dale Robertson, Heinz Drache Crime adventure English-West German co-production by Harry Alan Towers
Sandy the Seal Robert Lynn Marianne Koch, Heinz Drache Animal drama English-West German co-production by Harry Alan Towers
The Second Sin David Millin Gert van den Bergh, John Hayter, James White Action English
The Naked Prey Cornel Wilde Cornel Wilde, Ken Gampu, Patrick Mynhardt Adventure English, Afrikaans, Nguni languages Co-produced with U.S.
1966
1967
Kruger Miljoene Ivan Hall Ge Korsten, James White, Bob Courtney Action, War Afrikaans, English maybe a musical as well???
After You, Comrade Jamie Uys
Seven Against the Sun David Millin Gert van den Bergh, John Hayter, Brian O'Shaughnessy Drama, War English
The Cape Town Affair Robert D. Webb Claire Trevor, James Brolin, Jacqueline Bisset Drama, Thriller English Remake of 1953 film Pickup on South Street
The Jackals Robert D. Webb Vincent Price, Diana Ivarson, Robert Gunner Adventure, Western English Remake of 1948 film Yellow Sky
1968
Oupa for Sale Richard Daneel Arthur Swemmer, Bill Brewer, Wena Naudé Comedy Afrikans, English
Die Ruiter in die nag (Rider in the Night) Jan Perold Johan van Heerden, Brian O'Shaughnessy, Willie van Rensburg Drama, War English, Afrikaans
Dr Kalie Ivan Hall Siegfried Mynhardt, Willie de Groot, Wena Naudé English, Afrikaans
Majuba: Heuwel van Duiwe David Millin Anthony James, Kerry Jordan, Reinet Maasdorp War English, Afrikaans
1969
Dirkie (Lost in the Desert) Jamie Uys Wynand Uys, Jamie Uys, Pieter Hauptfleisch Adventure Afrikaans, English
Danie Bosman: Die verhaal van die Grootste Komponis Elmo De Witt Franz Marx, Min Shaw, Siegfried Mynhardt Drama Music Afrikaans Writer was Gilbert Gibson and producer Tommie Meyer
Geheim van Nantes Dirk de Villiers Pieter Hauptfleisch, Nic de Jager, Leonie Ross Drama, Romance Afrikaans Producer was Tommie Meyer and writer was AP du Plessis
Katrina Jans Rautenbach Katinka Heyns, Jill Kirkland, Don Leonard Drama, Romance English, Afrikaans

1970s

Title Director Cast Genre Language Notes
1970
Satan's Harvest George Montgomery, Tippi Hedren, Matt Monro Action
Lost in the Desert Jamie Uys Wynand Uys, Jamie Uys, Pieter Hauptfleisch Adventure English, Afrikaans
Vicki Ivan Hall Sandra Britz, Leonie Ross, Johan Esterhuizen Romance Afrikaans Filmed in South Africa - Durban, Margate; Rhodesia
Shangani Patrol David Millin Brian O'Shaughnessy, Will Hutchins War Filmed in Rhodesia
Stop Exchange Howard Rennie Arthur Swemmer, Charles Vernon, Ian Yule Comedy English
1971
1972
Kaptein Caprivi Albie Venter Will Sealie, Norman C. Smith, Ken Hare Adventure, War Afrikaans, English
Leatherlip Stuart Pringle Tim Hughes, Evon de Meistre, Bill Brewer, Tony Jay, Richard Loring, Eben Nel Adventure English
Pikkie Sias Odendaal Leonora Nel, Pietie Meyer, Gabriel Bayman Drama Afrikaans Producer was Tommie Meyer and writer Beverley Peirce
Those Naughty Angels Neil Hetherington Family Adventure English
1973
Aanslag op Kaprivi Ivan Hall Will Sealie, Ken Hare, Jannie Hanzen War Afrikaans
Mr Kingstreet's War John Saxon, Tippi Hedren War
Die Voortrekkers David Millin History, War Afrikaans
Snip en Rissiepit Elmo de Witt Rod Alexander, Rika Sennett, Pieter Hauptfleisch Drama, Romance Afrikaans
1974
Animals Are Beautiful People Jamie Uys Paddy O'Byrne Comedy-documentary English
Boesman and Lena Ross Devenish Athol Fugard
Dans van die Flamink Ivan Hall Rod Alexander, Gaby Gertz, Anele Jonker, Sandra Britz Afrikaans
Dooie Duikers deel nie Marius Wyers
Funeral for an Assassin Ivan Hall Vic Morrow Crime English
Ongewenste Vreemdeling
Pens en Pootjies Dirk de Villiers, Joe Stewardson Al Debbo, Marié du Toit, Don Leonard, Joe Stewardson Comedy Afrikaans
No Gold for a Dead Diver Harald Reinl Horst Janson, Monika Lundi, Hans Hass Jr, Marius Weyers, Sandra Prinsloo Adventure English West German co-production
1975
Dingetjie is Dynamite Tobie Cronje
Eendag op 'n Reëndag Jans Rautenbach Katinka Heyns, Regardt van den Bergh, Mees Xteen, Mrga van Rooy, Jana Cilliers Drama, Romance Afrikaans
My Liedjie van Verlange Will Roberts Will Roberts, Barry Trengove, Zuna Viljoen, Nerina Ferreira, Sann de Lange Drama, Music Afrikaans Based on the radio serial by C.F. Beyers-Boshoff
Vreemde Wêreld Jürgen Goslar Sandra Prinsloo, Marius Weyers, Wolfgang Kieling Thriller Afrikaans West German co-production
1976
e'Lollipop Muntu Ndebele, Norman Knox
Springbok Tommie Meyer Eckard Rabe, Percy Sieff, Sybel Coetzee Drama Afrikaans Jan Scholtz was the writer
Albino Jürgen Goslar Trevor Howard, Christopher Lee, James Faulkner, Sybil Danning, Horst Frank Thriller, War English Filmed in Rhodesia during the Rhodesian Bush War
Killer Force Val Guest Telly Savalas, Peter Fonda, Christopher Lee, Maud Adams, O. J. Simpson Thriller English
1977
Karate Olympiad / Kill or Be Killed Ivan Hall James Ryan (actor)
Tigers Don't Cry Peter Collinson Anthony Quinn, Simon Sabela [fr], John Phillip Law Thriller a.k.a. Target of an Assassin
1978
1979
Forty Days Franz Marx Piero von Arnim, Ben Kruger, Annelisa Weiland Comedy, Drama
Funeral for an Assassin Ivan Hall Vic Morrow, Peter van Dissel, Gaby Getz Drama English, Afrikaans
Night of the Puppets Daan Retief Zoli Marki, Anna Cloete, Leonie Ross
Plekkie in die Son William Faure Jana Cilliers, Regardt van den Bergh, Eckard Rabe Drama Afrikaans
Grensbasis 13 Elmo De Witt Danie Joubert War Based on the opening skirmishes of the South African Border War

1980s

Title Director Cast Genre Language Notes
1980
The Gods Must Be Crazy Jamie Uys N!xau, Sandra Prinsloo, Marius Weyers, Louw Verwey Comedy English, Afrikaans, Juǀʼhoan, Ungwatsi
Kiepie en Kandas Jan Scholtz
Marigolds in August Ross Devenish Winston Ntshona, John Kani, Athol Fugard Drama English Entered in 30th Berlin International Film Festival
1981
Kill and Kill Again Ivan Hall James Ryan, Anneline Kriel Martial arts film
My Country My Hat David Bensusan Regardt van den Bergh
Nommer Asseblief Henk Hugo
1982
1983
Siener in die Suburbs Francois Swart Marius Weyers, Louis van Niekerk, Sandra Prinsloo Drama Afrikaans
Funny People II Jamie Uys
Wolhaarstories Bromley Cawood Leon Schuster
Geel Trui vir 'n Wenner Franz Marx Ben Kruger, Ray Storm, Claudia Turgas, Deon van Zyl, Dulsie van den Bergh
1984
Flashpoint Africa Francis Megahy Gayle Hunnicutt, Siegfried Rauch, James Faulkner Adventure English
Boetie Gaan Border Toe Regardt van den Bergh Arnold Vosloo, Eric Nobbs, Frank Dankert Comedy, War Afrikaans
You're in the Movies Emil Nofal Alain D. Woolf, Alan Field, Hal Orlandini Comedy English, Afrikaans
1985
Boetie Op Manoeuvres Regardt van den Bergh Arnold Vosloo, Janie du Plessis, Ian Roberts Comedy, War Afrikaans, English
Jantjie Kom Huis Toe Dirk de Villiers Cedwyn Joel War Afrikaans First direct-to-television film released by SABC
King Solomon's Mines J. Lee Thompson Richard Chamberlain, Sharon Stone, Herbert Lom, John Rhys-Davies
Master Harold...and the Boys Michael Lindsay-Hogg Matthew Broderick, John Kani, Zakes Mokae Drama Written by Athol Fugard, adapted from his 1982 play of the same title
Nag van Vrees Jim Murray, Stanley Roup
Skating on Thin Uys Pieter-Dirk Uys Pieter-Dirk Uys Comedy
Vyfster: Die Slot Sias Odendaal Patrick Mynhardt
Wie Die Laaste Lag Koos Roets
You Gotta Be Crazy Emil Nofal Bill Flynn, Amanda Forrow
1986
Jock of the Bushveld Gray Hofmeyr Jocelyn Broderick, Michael Brunner Family film; based on the novel
Liewe Hemel Genis William Egan
Mountain of Hell David Bensusan
Outlaw of Gor John Cardos
Place of Weeping Darrell Roodt
You Must Be Joking! Elmo De Witt Rina Hugo, Carike Keuzenkamp, Kallie Knoetze, Janine Pretorius, Leon Schuster, Mike Schutte Hidden Camera
1987
Across the Rubicon Lionel Friedberg Pieter-Dirk Uys Documentary English
An African Dream John Smallcombe Kitty Aldridge, John Kani, Dominic Jephcott Drama English
Kill Slade Bruce MacFarlane
Murphy's Fault Robert Smawley
No Hard Feelings Charles Norton
Nukie Sias Odendal, Michael Pakleppa Glynis Johns, Steve Railsback, Ronald France English
Operation Hit Squad Tonie van der Merwe
Platoon Leader Aaron Norris Tony Pierce, Robert F. Lyons, Michael Dudikoff Vietnam War drama English
Die Posman Anthony Wilson
Skeleton Coast John Cardos Ernest Borgnine, Robert Vaughn, Arnold Vosloo Mercenary war drama English
Tenth of A Second Darrell Roodt
Tusks Tara Erica Moore
'n Wereld Sonder Grense Frans Nel Scot Scott War Afrikaans Garnered controversy for its depiction of the South African Border War
White Ghost Beau Davis Action, Adventure, War English
You Must Be Joking! Too Leon Schuster, Lizz Meiring Hidden Camera
Saturday Night at the Palace Robert Davies Bill Flynn, John Kani, Paul Slabolepszy Drama English
Vengeance Cops Ivan Hall Chris du Toit, Helga van Wyk, Dawid van der Walt Action, Crime
Shaka Zulu
1988
Alien from L.A. Albert Pyun
Accidents Gidi Amir Action/Thriller
Act of Piracy John "Bud" Cardos Gary Busey, Belinda Bauer, Ray Sharkey
Any Man's Death
A Private Life (Jack & Stella) Francis Gerard Bill Flynn, Jana Cilliers
Fiela se Kind Katinka Heyns Shaleen Surtie-Richards, Dalene Matthee
Laser Mission Robbie Simpson
Last Samurai Paul Mayersburg
Let the Music Be Frans Nel
Love Me Leave Me Alan Birkinshaw, Charles Marriott
Lucky Strikes Back Joe Stewardson Lucky Dube
The Most Dangerous Woman Alive Chris Marnham
Mapantsula Oliver Schmitz Thomas Mogotlane, Marcel van Heerden, Thembi Mtshali Crime, Drama Screened at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival
Nightslave John Parr Lynda Marshall, Dominique Moser, Denis Smith Horror English
Options Camilo Vila
Out on Bail Brian Hessler, Gordon Hessler
Paradise Road (Traitors) Jan Scholtz
Quest for Love Helen Nogueira Jana Cilliers, Sandra Prinsloo
Red Scorpion Joseph Zito Dolph Lundgren, T. P. McKenna, M. Emmet Walsh Action English
Space Mutiny David Winters Cameron Mitchell Sci Fi Considered one of the best spoofs on Mystery Science Theater 3000[1][2]
Terminal Bliss Jordan Alan
Thrilled to Death Chuck Vincent
Van der Merwe P.I. Regardt van den Bergh Anneline Kriel, Regardt van den Bergh
Whispers Robert Bergman
You're Famous Yehuda Barkan Hidden Camera Israeli co-production
The Zambezi Kid Denis Scully
1989
A Dry White Season Euzhan Palcy Donald Sutherland, Janet Suzman, Zakes Mokae Drama English
Africa Express Bruce McFarlane Patrick Dollaghan, Karen Mayo-Chandler, Russel Savadier English
Passing Through: Woni Spotts, The First Black Woman to Travel to Every Country and Continent (1989 film) Nolan Davis Woni Spotts English
The Emissary Jan Scholtz[3] Ted Le Plat, Terry Norton, Robert Vaughn, André Jacobs, Patrick Mynhardt, Hans Strydom, Ken Gampu, Brian O'Shaughnessy, and Peter Krummeck[3][4][5][6] Thriller English Made entirely in South Africa.[7]
Killer Instinct David Lister Joanna Weinberg
Lambarene Gray Hofmeyr
The Gods Must Be Crazy II Jamie Uys
Have You Seen Drum Recently? Jürgen Schadeberg Miriam Makeba
The Native Who Caused all the Trouble Manie van Rensburg
Odd Ball Hall Jackson Hunsicker
Oh Schucks.... It's Schuster! Leon Schuster Leon Schuster
Okavango (Wild Country) Wayne Crawford, Danie Odendaal, Percival Rubens
On the Wire Elaine Proctor
Prey for the Hunter John Parr
That Englishwoman Dirk de Villiers Veronica Lang
Voices in the Dark Vincent Cox Lucky Dube
Warriors from Hell Ronnie Isaacs
Windprints David Wicht Marius Weyers

1990s

Title Director Cast Genre Language Notes
1990
Agter Elke Man Franz Marx Steve Hofmeyr, Dulcie van den Bergh, Illse Roos, Annelize van der Ryst Drama Afrikaans A follow-up film to the South African TV series of the same name
Circles in a Forest Regardt van den Bergh Ian Bannen, Brion James, Joe Stewardson Drama
Nag van die 19de
Oh Shucks! Here Comes UNTAG Leon Schuster Leon Schuster
1991
A.W.O.L.
The Angel, the Bicycle and the Chinaman's Finger
American Kickboxer Frans Nel John Barrett, Keith Vitali, Brad Morris, Gavin Hood, Ted Le Plat Action, Drama English
1992
Jock of the Bushveld
Road to Mecca
Sarafina! Darrell Roodt Leleti Khumalo, Whoopi Goldberg, Miriam Makeba, John Kani English
Sweet 'n Short Leon Schuster Leon Schuster
1993
Friends Elaine Proctor Entered into the 1993 Cannes Film Festival
There's a Zulu On My Stoep Leon Schuster Leon Schuster
To the Death Darrell Roodt John Barrett, Michel Qissi, Robert Whitehead, Michelle Bestbier Action English Sequel to American Kickboxer
1994
Ipi Tombi Tommie Meyer Jan-Michael Vincent, Henry Cele, O'Neil Johnson Drama, Music English Movie of musical written by Bertha Egnos and Gail Lakier
Redemption: Kickboxer 5 Kristine Peterson Mark Dacascos, James Ryan, Geoff Meed, Greg Latter Action English Final installment of the original Kickboxer franchise.
1995
Cry, The Beloved Country Darrell Roodt James Earl Jones, Richard Harris, Charles S. Dutton English Based on novel of the same name by Alan Paton
Soweto Green: This is a 'Tree' Story David Lister John Kani, L. Scott Caldwell, Sandra Prinsloo, Casper de Vries Comedy, Romance English, Zulu, Afrikaans
1996
Anna
1997
Danger Zone Billy Zane, Robert Downey Jr. US and CAN
Jump the Gun
Panic Mechanic Leon Schuster
1998
African Violet
Paljas Katinka Heyns 5 MNET All-Africa Film Awards, South African submission to 70th Academy Award for Best Foreign Film
The Sexy Girls Russell Thompson Jamie Bartlet, Tina Schouw, Ivan Lucas, Denise Newman, Peter Butler, Sylvia Esau, Nazley Essop Thriller English Apollo Film Festival 2001: Best Feature Film
1999
Aces
Africa
After the Rain Ross Kettle Paul Bettany, Louise Lombard, Ariyon Bakare Drama, Romance
Millennium Menace Leon Schuster Leon Schuster, Desmond Dube Comedy English, Afrikaans
The Man Who Would Kill Kitchener François Verster Documentary Biography of Fritz Joubert Duquesne. 1999 NTVA Silver Stone & Stone Craft Award
A Reasonable Man Gavin Hood Gavin Hood, Nigel Hawthorne, Janine Eser Crime drama thriller

2000s

Title Director Cast Genre Language Notes
2000
Angels in a Cage Jeremy Crutchley, Sylvaine Strike
Apostles of Civilised Vice Zackie Achmat
Hijack Stories Oliver Schmitz Tony Kgoroge, Rapulana Seiphemo Screened at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival
Inside Out
Long Night's Journey into Day: South Africa's Search for Truth & Reconciliation
Glory Glory Paul Johannsen, Steven Bauer, Amanda Donohoe, Gideon Emery, Ana Alexander
2001
Mr Bones Leon Schuster Leon Schuster, David Ramsey, Faizon Love, Robert Whitehead, Jane Benney Comedy Highest-grossing film in South Africa on release.
Diamond Cut Diamond Darrell Roodt Gary Daniels, Nick Boraine, Gideon Emery
2002
Amandla!: A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony Documentary
Promised Land
The Sorcerer's Apprentice David Lister Robert Davi, Kelly Le Brock, Gideon Emery
A Lion's Trail François Verster Documentary
2003
Adrenaline
Amandla!: A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony
God Is African Akin Omotoso Drama English
Red Water Charles Robert Carner Lou Diamond Phillips, Kristy Sawnson, Gideon Emery
Stander Bronwen Hughes Thomas Jane, David O'Hara, Dexter Fletcher, Ashley Taylor, Marius Weyers Action, Biography, Crime English
State of Denial
Wooden Camera
2004
Boy called Twist Kim Engelbrecht
Cape of Good Hope Mark Bamford Debbie Brown, Eriq Ebouaney, Nthathi Moshesh, Gideon Emery
Drum Taye Diggs
A Case of Murder Clive Morris Steve Hofmeyr, Candice Hillebrand, Gideon Emery, Anthony Fridjhon, Ben Kruger, Nicky Rebello, Ramalao Makhene
Forgiveness Zane Meas, Arnold Vosloo, Quanita Adams
Gums and Noses Craig Freimond Comedy English
Max and Mona
Oh Shucks, I'm Gatvol! Leon Schuster Leon Schuster, Alfred Ntombela, Gerry the Clown, Bill Flynn
The Story of an African Farm David Lister
Yesterday Darrell Roodt, Leleti Khumalo Nominated for Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 77th Academy Awards
Vadertjie Langbeen
Hotel Rwanda Terry George Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Joaquin Phoenix History, Drama English, French, Kinyarwanda Nominated for 3 Oscars, 18 wins & 38 nominations
2005
34 South Maganthrie Pillay Az Abrahams, Rassol Hendriks, Ricardo Marnewick, LeeAnn Sayster, Marguerita Freeks, Stephan Roach, Oscar Petersen Road Movie English 1st film to be directed by a black woman in South Africa. Opened at Pan African Film Festival, Sound Design by Albert Edmund Lord III
Engagement Caroline Nicou Romantic comedy
In My Country
Mama Jack Leon Schuster Leon Schuster
Red Dust
Straight Outta Benoni Trevor Clarence Brendan Jack, Gavin Williams, Colin Moss, Brett Goldin, Danny K Comedy English
The Flyer Revel Fox Marcel van Heerden, Ian Van Der Heyden, Craig Palm, Kim Engelbrecht Adventure, Drama English
Tsotsi Gavin Hood Presley Chweneyagae, Ian Roberts, Zola, Terry Pheto Afrikaans, English, Sotho, Tsotsitaal, Tswana, Zulu Won Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 78th Academy Awards
U-Carmen eKhayelitsha Mark Dornford-May Won Golden Bear at the 55th Berlin International Film Festival
2006
Angels in the Dust Louise Hogarth Con Cloete, Marion Cloete Documentary English
Bunny Chow John Barker David Kibuuka, Kim Engelbrecht, Kagiso Lediga, Joey Yusef Rasdien, Jason Cope Comedy English Also billed as Bunny Chow Know Thyself and Bunny Chow: Know Thyself
Don't Touch
Number Ten
Faith Like Potatoes Regardt van den Bergh Frank Rautenbach, Hamilton Dlamini Inspirational/Docu-Drama
Son of Man Mark Dornford-May
Running Riot Koos Roets Bill Flynn, Paul Slabolepszy Comedy
Sekalli le Meokgo (Eng: Meokgo and the Stickfighter) Teboho Mahlatsi Mduduzi Mabaso, Terry Pheto Drama Short film
2007
Anner House
Big Fellas
Counting Headz: South Afrika's Sistaz in Hip Hop Vusi Magubane & Erin Offer Documentary
Footskating 101
Ouma se Slim Kind Quinne Brown
Poena is koning
Tengers Michael Rix Animation
2008
50 Years! Of Love? Karin Slater, Steven Bartlo Documentary English
Bakgat!
Hansie
Jerusalema
Mr Bones 2: Back from the Past Gray Hofmeyer Leon Schuster Comedy Highest-grossing film in South Africa on release.
Skin
Triomf Michael Raeburn Lionel Newton, Vanessa Cooke, Eduan van Jaarsveldt, Paul Luckhoff Drama English, Afrikaans Based on the novel by Marlene van Niekerk
The World Unseen Shamim Sarif Lisa Ray, Sheetal Sheth Drama
2009
District 9 Neill Blomkamp Sharlto Copley Science fiction Nominated for Best Film at the 82nd Academy Awards
Invictus Clint Eastwood Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon Drama non-fiction
Jozi
Shirley Adams Oliver Hermanus Denise Newman Drama English Received Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actress Award at the South African Film and Television Awards[8]
The Chameleon
White Wedding Jann Turner

2010s

Title Director Cast Genre Language Notes
2010
Bakgat! 2
The Cradock Four David Forbes Matthew Goniwe, Fort Calata, Sparrow Mkonto, Sicelo Mhlauli Documentary A France-South Africa coproduction about the Cradock Four; winner of best South African documentary at the 2010 Durban International Film Festival[9][10]
Egoli: Afrikaners is Plesierig Bromley Cawood David Rees, Darren Kelfkens, Leandie du Randt, Christine Basson, Shaleen Surtie-Richards Drama English, Afrikaans Also known as Egoli: The Movie; based on the long-running South African TV show, Egoli: Place of Gold
Five Roads to Freedom: From Apartheid to the World Cup Robin Benger & Jane Thandi Lipman Documentary
I now pronounce you Black and White Oliver Rodger Tyrel Meyer, Tina Jaxa, Nik Rabinowitz Comedy, Romance English
Jakhalsdans Darrell Roodt Theuns Jordaan, Elizma Theron, Janke Bruwer Drama Afrikaans
Schuks Tshabalala's Survival Guide to South Africa Gray Hofmeyr Leon Schuster, Alfred Ntombela, Sean Higgs Comedy English, Afrikaans
The Unforgiving Al Orr Ryan Macquet, Craig Hawks, Claire Opperman Horror English
Long Street Revel Fox Sannie Fox, Roberta Fox, David Butler
Liefling Brian Webber Lika Berning, Bobby van Jaarsveld, Elize Cawood Musical Afrikaans
Eternity
Life, Above All Oliver Schmitz Drama Northern Sotho Winner of Best Feature Film at the 5th annual South African Film and Television Awards
Spud Donovan Marsh John Cleese, Troye Sivan Comedy, Drama English
Visa/Vie Elan Gamaker Mélodie Abad, David Isaacs, Keren Tahor Comedy, Romance French, English, Xhosa
2011
Beauty (Skoonheid) Oliver Hermanus Deon Lotz, Charlie Keegan Drama Afrikaans, English Competed in the Un Certain Regard at Cannes; awarded Queer Palm[11] at the Cannes Film Festival and Best Film at the 2012 South African Film and Television Awards[12]
The Bang Bang Club Steven Silver Taylor Kitsch, Ryan Phillippe, Malin Åkerman Drama English co-produced with Canada
Getroud Met Rugby Afrikaans
How To Steal 2 Million Charlie Vundla John Kani, Hlubi Mboya, Menzi Ngubane, Terry Pheto, Rapulana Seiphemo
The Imam and I Khalid Shamis Documentary English Partly animated documentary about the director's maternal grandfather and anti-apartheid activist Imam Abdullah Haron[13]
Lucky Avie Luthra Sihle Dlamini, Jayashree Basavaraj Drama English, Hindi, Zulu
Man on Ground Akin Omotoso Drama English, Zulu, Southern Sotho, Yoruba
Mad Cow Michael Wright, Michael J. Rix English
Paradise Stop Jann Turner Rapulana Seiphemo, Kenneth Nkosi, Vusi Kunene Comedy English, Northern Sotho
Night Drive
Platteland Sean Else Afrikaans
'n Saak van Geloof Diony Kempen Robbie Wessels, Lelia Etsebeth, Riana Nel Drama Afrikaans
Skeem Timothy Greene Wandile Molebatsi, Kurt Schoonraad, Lilani Prinsen Comedy, Crime English
State of Violence Khalo Matabane Fana Mokoena, Presley Chweneyagae, Neo Ntlatleng Drama
Tokolosh Kevin Singh Gerald Beddeker, Willem Stephanus Beyers, Andrew Devadas Horror English
Viva Riva! Djo Tunda Wa Munga Patsha Bay, Manie Malone, Diplome Amekindra Drama, Thriller French, Lingala
2012
Adventures in Zambezia Wayne Thornley Jeremy Suarez, Abigail Breslin, Jeff Goldblum, Leonard Nimoy, Samuel L. Jackson Animation, Adventure, Family English Won the Best South African Feature Film at the Durban International Film Festival in 2012. Won Best Animation at the South African Film and Television Awards and Best Animation at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Nominated for Best Music Score at 2013 South African Film and Television Awards and nominated for Best Music in an Animated Feature Production and best Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production at the 2013 Annie Awards in California.
Safe House Daniel Espinosa Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds Action thriller film English American made film entirely filmed and set in Cape Town.
Dredd 3D Pete Travis Karl Urban, Lena Headey, Olivia Thirlby
Combat
Copposites Oliver Rodger Rob van Vuuren, Siv Ngesi Comedy English
Semi Soet Joshua Rous Anel Alexander, Nico Panagiotopoulos, Sandra Vaughn Romance Afrikaans
Mad Buddies Gray Hofmeyr Leon Schuster, Kenneth Nkosi, Alfred Ntombela Comedy
Otelo Burning Sara Blecher Jafta Mamabolo Thomas Gumede, Sihle Xaba Drama English, Zulu
Material Craig Freimond Riaad Moosa, Vincent Ebrahim Comedy, Drama English
Agter Die Ligte Nicholas Costaras, Joe Niemand Afrikaans
Pretville
Klein Karoo Regardt van den Bergh Tim Theron, DonnaLee Roberts, Hykie Berg Romance Afrikaans, English
Sleeper's Wake Barry Berk Deon Lotz Thriller English
Die Wonderwerker Katinka Heyns Elize Cawood, Marius Weyers, Anneke Weidemann Biography Afrikaans
Verraaiers (Traitors) Paul Eilers Gys de Villiers, Viljie Maritz, Andrew Thompson War Afrikaans
Wolwedans in die skemer Jozua Malherbe Rolanda Marais, David Louw, Gérard Rudolf, Desiré Gardner, Lelia Etsebeth, Jacques Bessenger Thriller Afrikaans
2013
Angel of the Skies Christopher-lee dos Santos Nick van der Bijl, Ryan Dittmann, Jason Glanville, Brad Backhouse, Lillie Claire, Adam Boys, War, Drama English Nominated for Best Wardrobe and Makeup at 2014 SAFTA awards.
As Jy Sing André Odendaal Bobby van Jaarsveld, Leah van Niekirk, Bok van Blerk, Karlien van Jaarsveld, Katlego Maboe Comedy, Drama, Musical Afrikaans
Die Ballade van Robbie de Wee Darrell Roodt Neil Sandilands, Marno van der Merwe Drama Afrikaans
Fanie Fourie's Lobola Henk Pretorius Eduan van Jaarsveldt, Zethu Dlomo, Jerry Mofokeng Comedy, Romance Zulu, English, Afrikaans
Four Corners Ian Gabriel Brendon Daniels, Jezriel Skei, Lindiwe Matshikiza Crime, Thriller Afrikaans, English Also known as Die Vier Hoeke
iNumber Number Donovan Marsh Sdumo Mtshali, Presley Chweneyagae, Israel Makoe, Owen Sejake Action, Crime, Drama Received Best Director, Best Screenwriter and Best Editor Awards at the 2015 South African Film and Television Awards. Also known as Avenged
Khumba Anthony Silverston Jake T. Austin, Steve Buscemi, Loretta Devine, Laurence Fishburne, Richard E. Grant Animation, Adventure, Family English Won Best Animation at the Zanzibar International Film Festival and at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. Won Best Music Composition of a Feature Film and Best Animation at the 2014 South African Film and Television Awards. Won Best Feature at the Annecy Animation Festival 2013
A Lucky Man Gordon Clark Levi du Plooy, Jarrid Geduld, Keenan Arrison Documentary Drama
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Justin Chadwick Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge History, Drama Afrikaans, English, Xhosa Nominated for Golden Globe Awards and Critics' Choice Awards
Musiek vir die Agtergrond Salmon de Jager John-Henry Opperman, Lizelle de Klerk, Brümilda van Rensburg, Ian Roberts, Neil Sandilands Drama, Music, Romance Afrikaans, English
Of Good Report Jahmil X.T. Qubeka Mothusi Magano, Petronella Tshuma Thriller Afrikaans [14]
To the Power of Anne Robert Anthony Haynes Anne Power, Ryan Flynn, Wim Vorster English
Shotgun Garfunkel Johnny Barbuzano Bryan van Niekerk, Asher Mikkel Stoltz, Eduan van Jaarsveldt English
Jimmy in Pienk Hanneke Schutte Louw Venter, Terence Bridget, Gys de Villiers, Tinarie van Wyk Loots Comedy Afrikaans
Spud 2: The Madness Continues Donovan Marsh John Cleese, Troye Sivan Comedy, Drama English
Zulu Jérôme Salle Orlando Bloom, Forest Whitaker, Tanya van Graan Crime English co-produced with France
2014
Faan se Trein Koos Roets Willie Esterhuizen, Deon Lotz, Marius Weyers, Cobus Rossouw, Anel Alexander Drama Afrikaans, English
Hollywood in my Huis Corne van Rooyen Christia Visser, Edwin van der Walt, Nicola Hanekom Comedy, Family, Romance Afrikaans, English
Konfetti Zaheer Goodman-Bhyat Louw Venter, Nico Panagio, Casey B. Dolan, Kim Engelbrecht, Casper de Vries Drama, Comedy Afrikaans, English
Leading Lady Henk Pretorius Katie McGrath, Bok Van Blerk, Gil Bellows Romantic Comedy English, Afrikaans
Love the One You Love Jenna Cato Bass Francis Chouler, Nelson Das Neves, Chiedza Mhende Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Romance English, Xhosa
Pad na jou hart Jaco Smit Ivan Botha, DonnaLee Roberts Adventure, Romance Afrikaans
Spud 3: Learning to Fly John Barker John Cleese, Troye Sivan, Caspar Lee Comedy, Drama English
The Two of Us Ernest Nkosi Drama Zulu Also known as Thina Sobabili: The Two of Us
Die Windpomp Etienne Fourie Roland Reed, Leandie du Randt, Marga van Rooy, Ian Roberts, Etienne Fourie Drama, Fantasy, Romance Afrikaans
2015
Abraham (2015 film) Jans Rautenbach DJ Mouton, Chantel Philipus Drama Afrikaans Music Riku Lätti
Assignment Laszlo Bene Nick Boraine, Jonathan Pienaar, Sandi Schultz, David Dennis Drama, Thriller English
Ayanda Sara Blecher Fulu Mugovhani, Sihle Xaba Drama English
Bond of Blood Christopher-lee dos Santos Marno van der Merwe, Sarah Kozlowski, Damian Berry Drama, Faith English
Ballade vir 'n Enkeling Quentin Krog Armand Aucamp, Jacques Bessenger, Zak Hendrikz Drama Afrikaans
Chappie Neill Blomkamp Hugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver, Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller English
Dis ek, Anna Sara Blecher Charlene Brouwer, Marius Weyers, Nicola Hanekom, Izel Bezuidenhout, Morne Visser Drama Afrikaans
Dis Koue Kos, Skat Etienne Fourie Sean Cameron Michael, Frank Opperman, Anna-Mart van der Merle, Deon Lotz Comedy, Drama, Romance Afrikaans
The Endless River Oliver Hermanus Nicolas Duvauchelle, Crystal-Donna Roberts, Darren Kelfkens, Denise Newman Drama English Co-produced with France
Hear Me Move Scottnes L. Smith Nyaniso Dzedze, Wandile Molebatsi, Makhaola Ndebele Drama
The Jakes Are Missing Neal Sundstrom, Denny Y. Miller, Figjam Mampho Brescia, Pop Jerrod, Mpho Sebeng, Jody Abrahams, Nomzamo Mbatha Comedy, Romance English
Last Ones Out Howard Fyvie Greg Kriek, Christia Visser, Tshamano Sebe Adventure, Drama, Thriller English
Necktie Youth Sibs Shongwe-La Mer Bonko Cosmo Khoza, Sibs Shongwe-La Mer, Colleen Balchin Drama English, Zulu, Afrikaans
'n Pawpaw Vir My Darling Koos Roets Deon Lotz, Deirdre Wohlhuter, Jana Nortier Comedy Afrikaans
Die Pro Andre Velts Edwin van der Walt, Reine Swart Drama Afrikaans Based on a novel by Jeanne Goosen
Somer Son Clinton Lubbe Reynald Slabbert, Juanita de Villiers, Bok van Blerk, Hanna Grobert, Reine Swart Romantic Comedy Afrikaans
Strikdas Stefan Nieuwoudt Leandie du Randt, Gys de Villiers, Kaz McFadden Comedy Afrikaans
Tell Me Sweet Something Akin Omotoso Thomas Gumede, Maps Maponyane Romance, Comedy English
Treurgrond Andre Frauenstein Steve Hofmeyr, Erica Wessels, Shaleen Surtie-Richards Drama Afrikaans
Trouvoete Darrell Roodt Lika Berning, Bouwer Bosch, Charlie Bouguenon, Paul du Toit, Stefan Ludik Romance Afrikaans
While You Weren't Looking Catherine Stewart Terence Bridgett, Tina Jaxa Drama English, Xhosa, Afrikaans
2016
Alchemist David Sikhosana Drama English
Alison Uga Carlini Alison Botha, Christia Visser, Zak Hendrikz, Francois Maree, De Klerk Oelofse Documentary, Drama English
Blood and Glory Sean Else Charlotte Salt, Andre Jacobs, Josh Myers, Nick Cornwall, Greg Kriek, Deon Lotz Drama, War Afrikaans, English Also known as Modder en Bloed
Dora's Peace Konstandino Kalarytis Khabonina Qubeka, Danny Keogh, Hlubi Mboya, Ronnie Nyakale, Paballo Koza Action, Crime, Drama English, Zulu
Free State Salmon de Jager Nicola Breytenbach, Andrew Govender, Leleti Khumalo, Deon Lotz, Mangesh Desai, Paul Ellers Drama, Family, Romance Afrikaans, English
Happiness is a Four-Letter Word Thabang Moleya Romance, Drama English Based on the Commonwealth Prize-winning novel by Nozizwe Cynthia Jele[15]
Jonathan: Die Movie Salmon de Jager Rikus de Beer, Beáte Opperman, Paul Eilers, Brümilda van Rensburg Comedy Afrikaans
Jou Romeo Andre Welts Ruan Wessels, Elani Dekker, Christopher van der Westhuizen, Row-Lean, Ruan Blum Romance Afrikaans
Kalushi Mandla Dube Thabo Rametsi, Thabo Malema, Welile Nzuza Biography, Drama, Thriller English Also known as Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu
Mignon "Mossie" van Wyk Darrell Roodt Erica Wessels, Paul du Toit, Deanre Reiners, Elzette Maarschalk, Tanika Fourie Drama Afrikaans
Mrs. Right Guy Adze Ugah Dineo Moeketsi, Lehasa Moloi, Thapelo Mokoena, Tau Maserumule, Thando Thabethe Romance English
My Father's War Craig Gardner Edwin van der Walt, Stian Bam, Erica Wessels, Fumani Shilubana Drama English
Nobody's Died Laughing Willem Oelofson Pieter-Dirk Uys, Desmond Tutu, Vincent Ebrahim, Charlize Theron, F. W. de Klerk Documentary English A documentary about the life of actor, comedian, and activist Pieter-Dirk Uys
Noem My Skollie Daryne Joshua Dann-Jacques Mouton, Sandi Schultz Drama Afrikaans English title: Call Me Thief
Shepherds and Butchers Oliver Schmitz Steve Coogan, Andrea Riseborough, Robert Hobbs, Deon Lotz, Garion Dowds Drama English, Afrikaans Based on the novel by Chris Marnewick
Sink Brett Michael Innes Anel Alexander, Shoki Mokgapa, Jacques Bessenger, Amalia Uys, Asante Mabuza, Diaan Lawrenson Drama Afrikaans Based on the novel 'Rachel weeping' by Brett Michael Innes
Sy Klink soos Lente Corne van Rooyen Amalia Uys, Stiaan Smith, Bennie Fourie, James Cunningham, William Dunster, Bouwer Bosch Romance, Comedy Afrikaans, English
Twee Grade van Moord Gerrit Schoonhoven Sandra Prinsloo, Marius Weyers, Shaleen Surtie-Richards Drama Afrikaans, English
Uitvlucht Regardt van den Bergh Albert Maritz, Carel Trichardt, Clara Joubert, Clyde Berning, Jill Levenberg, Stian Bam Drama, Romance Afrikaans, English
Vaya Akin Omotoso Warren Masemola, Harriet Manamela, Zimkhitha Nyoka, Phuti Nakene Drama Zulu
Verskietende Ster Darrell Roodt Hykie Berg, Deanre Reiners, Jana Strydom, Hannes van Wyk, Hanli Rolfes Drama Afrikaans
Vir Altyd Jaco Smit Laré Birk, Ivan Botha, Elize Cawood, Nicky de Kock, Donnalee Roberts Romance Afrikaans
Vir die Voëls Quentin Krog Simoné Nortmann, Francois Jacobs, Lara Kinnear, Bennie Fourie, Elize Cawood, Neels van Jaarsveld, Nicola Hanekom Romance Afrikaans
The Whale Caller Zola Maseko Amrainn Ismail-Essop, Sello Maake Ka-Ncube Drama English
Wonder Boy for President John Barker Kagiso Lediga, Ntosh Madlingzi, Tony Miyambo, Thishiwe Ziqubu Comedy English
Taking Earth Grant Humphreys Ronan Quarmby, Brad Richards, Dick Sorenson, Marco Torlage and Barbara Harrison Sci Fi English Produced by Digital Forces, Grant Humphreys, Grant Knight, Michael Harrison
2017
Asinamali Mbongeni Ngena Drama, Musical Zulu Adapted from the play of the same name[16]
Beyond the River Craig Freimond Lemogang Tsipa, Grant Swanby, Israel Sipho Matseke Zulu, Emily Child Drama English, Zulu
Bypass Shane Vermooten Natalie Becker, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Greg Kriek, Deon Lotz Thriller English
Catching Feelings Kagiso Lediga Kagiso Lediga, Pearl Thusi, Andrew Buckland, Akin Omotoso, Precious Makgaretsa Comedy, Drama, Romance English
Finders Keepers Maynard Kraak Dalin Oliver, Neels Van Jaarsveld, Lise Slabber, Grant Swansby Comedy English
Five Fingers for Marseilles Michael Matthews Sesotho
High Fantasy Jenna Bass Qondiswa James, Nala Khumalo, Francesca Varrie Michel, Liza Scholtz Comedy
Hoener met die Rooi Skoene Koos Roets Lida Botha, Deon Lotz, Lizz Meiring, Dorette Potgieter Comedy, Drama Afrikaans
Jagveld (English release title: Hunting Emma) Byron Davis Leandie du Randt, Neels van Jaarsveld, Tim Theron Action Afrikaans
Johnny Is Nie Dood Nie Christiaan Olwagen Rolanda Marais, Albert Pretorius, Ilana Cilliers, Ludwig Binge, Roelof Storm Drama Afrikaans
Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu Mandla Dube Thabo Rametsi, Thabo Malema, Welile Ndzunza, Jafta Mamabolo, Louw Venter, Gcina Mhlophe, Fumani Shilubana, Pearl Thusi Biography, Drama, Thriller English
Kampterrein Luhann Jansen Louw Venter, Juanita de Villiers, Josias Moleele, Reine Swart Comedy Afrikaans, English
Keeping Up with the Kandasamys Jayan Moodley Jailoshini Naidoo, Maeshni Naicker, Mishqah Parthiephal, Madhushan Singh Comedy English The last film produced by Junaid Ahmed (together with Helena Spring) before his death in 2016.
Krotoa Roberta Durrant Crystal-Donna Roberts, Armand Aucamp, Jacques Bessenger, Brendan Daniels, Deon Lotz Drama Afrikaans
Liewe Kersfeesvader Etienne Fourie Mila Guy, Morné Visser, Adrienne Pearce, Milan Murray, Dean John Smith, Melt Sieberhagen, June van Merch Drama, Comedy Afrikaans
The Little Kings Darrell James Roodt Justin Strydom, Jonathan Taylor, Lisa-Marie Schneider Drama, Sport English
Meet the Radebes Simon Makwela Luthuli Diamini, Mary Makhatho, Jolene Martin-Morgan, Nicholas Nkuna Drama, Comedy English
Last Broken Darkness Christopher-lee dos Santos Sean Cameron Michael, Brandon Auret, Suraya Santos, Jonathan Pienaar, Brendan Murray, Ryan Kruger Sci-fi, Drama English Won best screenplay and best lead actor at Boston Sci Fi festival in 2017.

Won best cinematography at South African Society of Cinematographers awards. ( SASC Visible spectrum gold award) in 2017.

Nominated for best film, best sound design, best lead actress, best lead actor at 2020 South African indie film awards.

Won best cinematography at 2020 South African indie film awards.

Released theatrically in the USA in 2021 as 'Broken Darkness' by Vertical Entertainment.

Oliver Tambo: Have You Heard from Johannesburg Connie Field Documentary English
Die Rebellie van Lafras Verwey Simon Barnard Tobie Cronjé, Chantell Phillipus, Cobus Visser, Albert Pretorius, Neels Van Jaarsveld, Lionel Newton Drama Afrikaans Also known as Lafras Verwey
She Is King Gersh Kgamedi Khabonina Qubeka, Aubrey Poo, Gugu Zulu, Khanyi Mbau, Mandisa Nduna Musical English
Strike a Rock Aliki Saragas Primose Sonti, Thumeka Magwangqana Documentary
Tess Meg Rickards Christia Visser, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Brendon Daniels, Dann-Jacques Mouton Drama Afrikaans
Van Der Merwe Bruce Lawley Rob van Vuuren, Chanelle de Jager, Reine Swart, Matthew Baldwin, Ian Roberts Comedy Afrikaans, English
Vaselinetjie Corné van Rooyen Marguerite van Eeden, Nicole Bond, Shaleen Surtie-Richards, Royston Stoffels Drama Afrikaans, English
Vuil Wasgoed Morné du Toit Bennie Fourie, Bouwer Bosch, Tim Theron, Nico Panagio, Stiaan Smith Crime Afrikaans
Winnie Pascale Lamche Winnie Mandela Documentary For this film, Lamche won the Directing Award for World Cinema - Documentary at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival[17]
The Wound (Inxeba) John Trengove Nakhane Touré, Bongile Mantsai, Niza Jay Ncoyini, Thobani Mseleni Drama Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
The Black Moses Moksh production(production company) | Trevor Shezi (director) TBA Drama Zulu, Afrikaans, English
2018
Aya Khalid EL-Jelailati Danica De La Rey, Richard Gau, Charlie Bouguenon, Keketso Montshiwa Thriller English
Baby Mamas Stephina Zwane Salamina Mosese, Kay Smith, Thembisa Mdoda, Dineo Ranaka Comedy English
Cut-Out Girls Nicola Hanekom Atlanta Johnson, Keziah Gabriel, Cody Mountain, Meghan Oberholzer Drama, Thriller English
Dominee Tienie Salmon de Jager Frank Opperman, Henrietta Gryffenberg, Thapelo Makoena, Carel Nel, Deon Lotz Drama
Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story Daryne Joshua Jill Levenberg, Jerrid Geduld, Elton Landrew, Clint Brink Drama Afrikaans, English Also known as Ellen: The Story of Ellen Pakkies
Farewell Ella Bella Lwazi Mvusi Jay Anstey, Sello Maake Ka-Ncube, Lionel Newton, Katlego Danke, Mary-Anne Barlow, Noluthando Meje Drama English
Frank & Fearless Gray Hofmeyr Leon Schuster, Themba Ntuli, Kenneth Nkosi, Khanyi Mbau, Jennifer Steyn Comedy
Kanarie Christiaan Olwagen Schalk Bezuidenhout, Hannes Otto, Germandt Geldenhuys, Gérard Rudolf, Jacques Bessenger, Beer Adriaanse Drama, Musical, War Afrikaans Also known as Canary
Mayfair Sara Blecher Ronak Patani, Rajesh Gopie, Wayne Van Rooyen, Jack Devnarain, Kelly-Eve Koopman, Ameera Patel Action, Crime, Drama English
Meerkat Maantuig Hanneke Schutte Anchen du Plessis, Rika Sennett, Pierre van Pletzen, Themba Ntuli Drama, Science Fiction, Fantasy Afrikaans Also known as Meerkat Moonship
Number 37 Nosipho Dumisa Irshaad Ally, Monique Rockman, Ephraim Gordon, Danny Ross, Deon Lotz Thriller Afrikaans
Raaiselkind Andre Velts Diaan Lawrenson, Deon Lotz, Anrich Herbst Drama Afrikaans
The Recce Johannes Ferdinand Van Zyl Greg Kriek, Christia Visser, Elsabé Daneel, Marius Weyers, Maurice Carpede Drama, War Afrikaans, English Idlewild International Film Festival 2019, Best Foreign Feature Drama, Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema, Best Actor - Feature
Sew the Winter to My Skin Jahmil X. T. Qubeka Ezra Mabengeza, Kandyse McClure, Peter Kurth, Zolisa Xaluva, Bok Van Blerk Action, Adventure Afrikaans, English, Xhosa
Stroomop Ivan Botha DonnaLee Roberts, Simoné Nortmann, Ilse Klink, Chanelle de Jager, Carla Classen, Armand Aucamp Action, Adventure Afrikaans, English
Table Manners Leli Maki Diaan Lawrenson, Renate Stuurman, Neels Van Jaarsveld, Thabo Malema, Fiona Ramsey Comedy, Drama English
Thys & Trix Quentin Krog Leandie du Randt, Bouwer Bosch, Brendon Daniels Action, Adventure, Comedy Afrikaans
The Tokoloshe Jerome Pikwane Petronella Tshuma, Kwande Nkosi, Dawid Minaar, Harriet Manamela, Mandla Shongwe, Yule Masiteng Horror, Thriller English, Zulu
When Babies Don't Come Molatelo Mainetje-Bossman Molatelo Mainetje-Bossman Documentary Feature Khelobedu, English
Wonderlus Johan Cronje Beer Adriaanse, Marvin-Lee Beukes, Mila Guy, Edwin Van Der Walt, Simoné Nortmann Comedy, Drama, Romance Afrikaans
2019
An Act of Defiance Jean van de Velde Peter Paul Muller, Antoinette Louw, Sello Motloung Drama English
Ander Mens Quentin Krog Bennie Fourie, Marlee van der Merwe, Frank Opperman, James Borthwick Comedy Afrikaans
Back of the Moon Angus Gibson Richard Lunkunku, Moneoa Moshesh, Lemogang Tsipa Drama Zulu
Bhai's Cafe Maynard Kraak Mehboob Bawa, Suraya Rose Santos, Siv Ngesi Romantic comedy, Musical English In the style of Bollywood
Buddha in Africa Nicole Schafer Enock Alu Biography English, Chinese Mandarin
Deep End Eubulus Timothy Carishma Basday, Greg Kriek, Suraya-Rose Santos, Mahendra Raghunath, Robin Singh Drama, Romance, Sport English
Fiela se Kind (2019) Brett Michael Innes Zenobia Kloppers, Luca Bornman, Wayne Smith, Wayne van Rooyen, Cindy Swanepoel, Drikus Volschenk Drama Afrikaans
Flatland Jenna Cato Bass Faith Baloyi, Nicole Fortuin, Izel Bezuidenhout Drama English, Afrikaans
Griekwastad Jozua Malherbe Arnold Vosloo, Alex van Dyk, Tim Theron, Jody Abrahams Crime, Drama Afrikaans Dramatisation of a true story
The Harvesters Etienne Kallos Brent Vermeulen, Alex Van Dyk, Juliana Venter, Morne Visser Drama Afrikaans, English Original title: Die Stropers
Kandasamys: The Wedding Jayan Moodley Jailoshini Naidoo, Maeshni Naicker, Madhushan Singh, Mishqah Parthiephal Romance  
Kings of Mulberry Street Judy Naidoo Aaqil Hoosen, Shaan Nathoo, Neville Pillay, Rizelle Januk, Thiru Naidoo Comedy English
Knuckle City Jahmil X. T. Qubeka Bongile Mantsai, Thembekile Komani, Patrick Ndlovu, Faniswa Yisa, Siv Ngesi Drama, Crime Xhosa South Africa's entry for the 92nd Academy Awards (2020) in Best International Feature Film category[18]
The Last Victims Maynard Kraak Sean Cameron Michael, Kurt Egelhof, Marno van der Merwe, Ashish Gangapersad, Jacobus Van Heerden, Mark Mulder Drama, Mystery, Thriller English Inspired by true events film, has won 18 awards and 8 nominations around the world from 12 film festivals. The world Premiere was at Pan African Film Festival, Hollywood in 2019.
Liewe Lisa Hendrik Cronje Elani Dekker, Hendrik Cronje, Zane Meas, Barbara-Marie Immelman, Albert Maritz Romance Afrikaans
Love Lives Here Norman Maake Thando Thabethe, Lungile Radu, Andile Gumbi, Nomalanga Shozi, Zola Nombona Romance English
Losing Lerato Sanele zulu Connie Chiume, Patrick Mofokeng, Ayanda Borotho, Tshimollo Modupe, Samela Tyelbooi and Kagiso Modupe Drama, Action, Crime English & Afrikaans Netflix film
Matwetwe Kagiso Lediga Anastasia Augustus, Lungile Cindi, Mbeko Cindi, Karabo Dikolomela, Neo Erasmus Adventure, Comedy, Drama Also known as Wizard
Moffie Oliver Hermanus Kai Luke Brümmer, Ryan de Villiers Drama, Romance, War Afrikaans, English
The Seagull (Die Seemeeu) Christiaan Olwagen Sandra Prinsloo, Marius Weyers, Gerben Kamper, Alyzzander Fourie, Deon Lotz Drama Afrikaans
Skemerson Philip Rademeyer Pietie Beyers, Elize Cawood, Anneke Weidemann Drama Original music score by Riku Lätti
8 ( The Soul Collector ) Harold Hölscher Tshamano Sebe, Inge Beckmann, Garth Breytenbach, Keita Luna Horror, Fantasy, Period English, Tswana Originally entitled 8, British Horror Film Festival, UK.Best Feature Film, International Independent Film Awards, Best Narrative Feature, Seattle International Film Festival, Best Feature Film
The Story of Racheltjie de Beer Matthys Boshoff Stian Bam, Antoinette Louw, Marius Weyers, Sandra Prinsloo, Zonika de Vries Drama Afrikaans
3 Days to Go Bianca Isaac Leeanda Reddy, Lillette Dubey, Jailoshini Naidoo, Kajal Bagwandeen Drama English
Zulu Wedding Lineo Sekeleoane Nondumiso Tembe, Darren Dewitt Henson, Carl Payne, Pallance Dladla Romance English

2020s

Title Director Cast Genre Language Notes
2020
Barakat Amy Jephta Vinette Ebrahim, Joey Rasdien, Mortimer Williams, Quanita Adams, Keeno Lee Hectormade Family drama Afrikaans, English First South African Muslim film
My Father the Mover Julia Jansch Mthuthuzeli Stoan Galela Documentary Xhosa Winner of Best Documentary Short at 19th Annual Tribeca Film Festival[19]
Parable Beer Adriaanse Jane de Wet, Michael Richard, Jay Hlatshwayo, Carla Classen, Thapelo Aphiri, Danny Meaker Horror English TV film
Rage Jaco Bouwer Nicole Fortuin, Jane de Wet, Tristan de Beer, Carel Nel, Sihle Mnqwanzana, Shalima Mkongi, David Viviers Horror Afrikaans TV film
Stam Louw Venter Inge Beckmann, Gideon Lombard, Tarryn Wyngard, Niza Jay Thriller Afrikaans
Toorbos Rene van Rooyen Elani Dekker, Stiaan Smith, Ivan Abrahams, Ira Blanckenberg, Clare Marshall, Gretchen Ramsden Drama Afrikaans South Africa's entry for the 93rd Academy Awards (2021) in the Best International Feature Film category[18]
Triggered Alastair Orr Liesl Ahlers, Reine Swart, Russell Crous, Cameron Scott, Steven John Ward, Suraya Rose Santos, Paige Bonnin, Kayla Privett, Michael Lawrence Potter Action, Horror English
Die SMS Marshin Cupido Chanelle de Jager, Lara Hattingh, Paul du Toit. Francois Coertze Thriller First South African Feature Film directed by a director younger than 21 years old
Vergeet My Nie Andre Felts Marguerite van Eeden, Sean-Marco Vorster, Kenley Swart, Pietie Beyers, Amalia Uys, Fiona Ramsay Romance Afrikaans, English
2021
Angeliena Uga Carlini Euodia Samson, Tshamano Sebe, Thapelo Mokoena, Colin Moss Comedy drama English Netflix film
Briefly (Vlugtig) Marinus Gubitz Arno Greeff, Jane de Wet, Ernst van Wyk Psychological drama Afrikaans Feature-length adaptation of the 2017 short film
Daryn's Gym Brett Michael Innes Clifford Joshua Young, Carla Classen, Natasha Sutherland, Siv Ngesi, William Harding, Hlubi Mboya, Ayanda Seoka Comedy English, Xhosa
Gaia Jaco Bouwer Monique Rockman, Carel Nel, Alex van Dyk, Anthony Oseyemi Horror English, Afrikaans
Glasshouse Kelsey Egan Jessica Alexander, Anja Taljaard, Hilton Pelser, Adrienne Pearce, Kitty Harris, Brent Vermeulen Dystopian, Sci-fi, Thriller English
Good Life Bonnie Rodini Erica Wessels, Sven Ruygrok, Jennifer Steyn, Michele Maxwell, Adam Neill, Leon Clingman, Joe Vaz, Danielle Cagnetta, Kiroshan Naidoo Drama English
Good Madam (Mlungu Wam) Jenna Cato Bass Chumisa Cosa, Nosipho Mtebe Thriller drama English, Xhosa
I Am All Girls Donovan Marsh Erica Wessels, Hlubi Mboya, Deon Lotz, Mothusi Magano Mystery thriller English Netflix film
Indemnity Travis Taute Jarrid Geduld, Gail Mabalane, Andre Jacobs, Louw Venter, Nicole Fortuin, Abdu Adams, Hlomla Dandala Action
Kaalgat Karel Meg Rickards Christia Visser, Schalk Bezuidenhout Comedy, Romance Afrikaans
Little Big Mouth Gray Hofmeyr, Ziggy Hofmeyr Nay Maps, Amanda du-Pont, James Borthwick Family English Netflix film
Love, Lies and Hybrids Amanda Lane Meghan Oberholzer, Shamilla Miller, Alexander Maniatis Drama, Romance English TV film
Umakoti Wethu Nozipho Nkelemba Fulu Mugovhani, Melusi Mbele, Kwanele Mthethwa, Duduzile Ngcobo Drama Venda, Zulu, English Showmax film
2022
1960 King Shaft, Michael Mutombo Zandile Madliwa, Sanda Shandu, Ivy Nkutha, Anele Matoti Period drama English
African Moot Shameela Seedat Documentary English, French, Portuguese, Swahili
Amandla Nerina De Jager Lemogang Tsipa, Thabo Rametsi, Israel Matseke-Zulu Drama English, Afrikaans, Zulu Netflix film
Girl, Taken François Verster, Simon Wood Documentary English Irish co-production
Late Bloomer Amy Jephta Nicole Fortuin, Danny Ross, Monique Rockman, Tankiso Mamabolo, Kate Pinchuck Showmax film
Silverton Siege[20] Mandla Dube Noxolo Dlamini, Thabo Rametsi, Stefan Erasmus, Arnold Vosloo, Tumisho Masha, Michelle Mosalakae, Elani Dekker Action-thriller English Netflix film
Sodium Day Riaz Solker Coming-of-age
The Umbrella Men John Barker Jaques De Silva, Shamilla Miller, Keenan Arrison, Bronté Snell, Abduragman Adams, June van Merch, Kagiso Lediga, Joey Yusuf Rasdien Crime comedy English, Afrikaans
Wild is the Wind Fabian Medea Mothusi Magano, Frank Rautenbach, Chris Chameleon, Mona Monyane, Izel Bezuidenhout, Phoenix Baaitse, Deon Coetzee Crime English Netflix film
You're My Favourite Place Jahmil X.T. Qubeka Coming-of-age, road movie English, Xhosa Also known as Valedictory
2023
The Honeymoon Bianca Isaac Kajal Bagwandeen, Tumi Morake, Minnie Dlamini Comedy English
Kings of Mulberry Street: Let Love Reign Judy Naidoo Shaan Nathoo, Liam Dunpath, Hamish Kyd, Riyaad Nakooda, Kogie Naidoo, Kimberley Arthur Family English
2024
Heart of the Hunter Mandla Dube Bonko Khoza, Connie Ferguson, Tim Theron, Nicole Fortuin, Masasa Mbangeni, Sisanda Henna, Peter Butler, Deon Coetzee Netflix film

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