Wizard
Seen it?2017 | 84 min | Drama, Adventure, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for anyone who wants a laugh and anyone with a bit of wanderlust. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something. If you loved Code 3, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 24 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Matwetwe (Wizard) is a coming of age adventure following Lefa and Papi, best friends and recent high school graduates, on the hustle of their young lives. Over the course of one action packed New Year's Eve in the iconic township of Atteridgeville, the boys try to score a huge deal, dodge a king pin gangster and his violent minions, get the girl and ultimately save their lives in this hilarious and sometimes very serious escapade.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kagiso Lediga
- Sibusiso KhwinanaLefa
- Tebatso MashishiPapi
- Otto NobelaNkwebe
- Mimi MamaboloMeisie
- Maurice MatyutyuStlotlwane
- Kefilwe MelloLady Narrator
- Bugzito SeagisoOld Man Chorus
- Luzuko SotshonondaYoung Man Chorus
- Brendan Sean MurrayKruger
- Masello MotanaZiphora