I Am Not a Witch
Seen it?2017 | 93 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Convicted of witchcraft, 8-year-old Shula is brought to live in a penal colony where witches do hard labour in service of the government.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 27K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rungano Nyoni
- Maggie MulubwaShula
- Henry B.J. PhiriMr. Banda
- Gloria HuwilerTourist
- Nellie MunamongaPolice Officer
- Dyna MufuniLeader
- Nancy MuriloCharity
- Ritah MubangaSequinned Witch
- Chileshe KalimamukwentoWitness
- Travers MerrillFarmer