PG-13

Cry, the Beloved Country

1995 • 106 min • Drama

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Synopsis

A South-African preacher goes to search for his wayward son who has committed a crime in the big city.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

28 reviews

68 Audience · 28 · 100%

An honorable South African reverend travels to Johannesburg in search of his estranged son, only to uncover a tragic crime and the harsh realities of apartheid. The film explores themes of justice, forgiveness, and reconciliation amidst deep racial divides.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Depictions of racial inequality and injustice
A central storyline involves a murder
Characters confront grief and despair

What it models well

Forgiveness and reconciliation
Empathy and understanding
The search for justice
Community and family bonds

Talk about it after

Racial injustice and apartheid
The impact of crime on families and communities
Finding hope in difficult circumstances
The complexities of forgiveness

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