Tsotsi

IN THIS WORLD... REDEMPTION COMES JUST ONCE.

A young South African boy from the Johannesburg ghetto named Tsotsi, meaning Gangster, leaves home as a child to get away from his helpless parents. Now a teenage thug, Tsotsi finds a baby in the back seat of a car he's just stolen. He decides that it is his responsibility to care for the infant and in the process learns that maybe the criminal life isn’t the best way.

Director: Gavin Hood
Cast: Presley Chweneyagae , Jerry Mofokeng , Terry Pheto , Zenzo Ngqobe , Zola , Rapulana Seiphemo , Nambitha Mpumlwana , Percy Matsemela , Thembi Nyandeni , Owen Sejake

Genres: Crime , Drama

Release date: 2005-12-23

Rating: 6.935

Runtime: 94minutes

Budget: 3M

Revenue: 9M

Production Companies: Movieworld Productions , UK Film & TV Production Company , National Film & Video Foundation of South Africa , Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa

Reviews:

  • Emir McLean
    A touching and heartfelt movie. The performances felt genuine, and the story was beautiful.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Madilynn Hobbs
    An engaging and well-paced thriller. The twists were well-executed, keeping me hooked throughout.
    Rating: 4

  • Adelyn Stokes
    Great concept, poorly executed. There were too many plot holes, and the ending felt rushed.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Otis Cain
    Absolutely hilarious! The humor was spot on, and the comedic timing was perfect.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Axl Cuevas
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5