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51. Verraaiers (2012)
122 min | Drama, War
Upon hearing that the enemy (the British) are planning a "scorched-earth" policy, a loving father and husband who is also a well-respected Boer officer decides to go home and protect his ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Eilers | Stars: Gys de Villiers, Vilje Maritz, Andrew Thompson, Neil-Bennett Grib
Votes: 182
52. Jou Romeo (2016)
90 min | Comedy, Romance
When the budget gets cut for Romeo and Juliet, the drama geeks Yvette and Tyler have to think of a plan to save their production. However, this plan involves unforeseen consequences for the new hero of the show, Marko Marais.
Director: André Velts | Stars: Elani Dekker, Ruan Wessels, Christopher van der Westhuizen, Ruan Blum
Votes: 57
53. Treurgrond (2015)
91 min | Crime, Drama
Treurgrond shows how a farm attack on one family can affect an entire community.
Director: Darrell Roodt | Stars: Steve Hofmeyr, Shaleen Surtie-Richards, Jana Kruger, Boikie Pholo
Votes: 107
54. The Spots on My Leopard (1974)
94 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
Director: Tim Spring | Stars: Mark Hopley, Karen de Kock, Dale Cutts, Erica Rogers
Votes: 19
55. Die Ongelooflike Avonture van Hanna Hoekom (2010)
90 min | Animation, Drama, Family
Meet Hanna, a teenage girl, and her unconventional family. Her mother is a painter; her father Gavin is a gay fashion designer; her stepfather Beyers is a seasoned actor and the father of ... See full summary »
Director: Regardt van den Bergh | Stars: Anna-Mart van der Merwe, Gys de Villiers, Anneke Weidemann, Heléne Lombard
Votes: 87
56. Dis ek, Anna (2015)
123 min | Drama
In the middle of the night, someone rings the doorbell of successful Bloemfontein, South Africa businessman Danie du Toit. Outside, the rain is pouring down. Danie puts on his gown, walks ... See full summary »
Director: Sara Blecher | Stars: Hykie Berg, Izel Bezuidenhout, Michelle Botha, Charlenè Brouwer
Votes: 235
57. Oh Schuks ... I'm Gatvol! (2004)
104 min | Comedy
Directors: Willie Esterhuizen, Leon Schuster | Stars: Leon Schuster, Alfred Ntombela, Bill Flynn, Gerry the Clown
Votes: 157
58. Trompie (1975)
Not Rated | 83 min | Comedy
The original 1975 feature film about the mischievous young Trompie and the misadventures he and his gang of friends embark upon, based on the books by Topsy Smith.
Director: Tonie van der Merwe | Stars: André Laubscher, Niël Peroldt, Antonie Kruger, Phillippus Venter
Votes: 38
59. Nul is nie niks nie (2017)
96 min | Family
The story of three friends (Chicken, Drikus, and Chris) coming together to make Drikus' last dream come true: to make a zombie movie. Meanwhile, Chicken is still coming to terms with his dad's death.
Director: Morné du Toit | Stars: Jaden Van Der Merwe, Daniah De Villiers, Antoinette Louw, Reine Swart
Votes: 40
60. Knysna (2014)
100 min | Comedy, Romance
Dolf is a regular guy from a modest background in Knysna. He is content with his normal small town existence, his group of friends and his eccentric grandparents. His life is thrown upside ... See full summary »
Director: André Velts | Stars: Neels van Jaarsveld, Marguerite Wheatley, Emile Hager, Kaz McFadden
Votes: 107
61. French Toast (2015)
87 min | Romance
Lisa lives with her father, Izak on a wine farm in Franschoek. Her mother died some time ago, and left a french toast recipe that only a few people know. One day she finds her mothers diary... See full summary »
Directors: Paul Krüger, Anél Stolp | Stars: Lika Berning, Thierry Ballarin, Deon Lotz, Heléne Lombard
Votes: 271
62. Schuks! Your Country Needs You (2013)
94 min | Comedy
The eighth entry in the popular South African candid camera series where Leon Schuster as the titular Skuks, Rob van Vuuren, Lare Birk, and Alfred Ntombela prank unsuspecting everyday South Africans.
Director: Gray Hofmeyr | Stars: Leon Schuster, Alfred Ntombela, Rob van Vuuren, Laré Birk
Votes: 131
63. Fanie Fourie's Lobola (2013)
Not Rated | 97 min | Comedy, Romance
The story of the complications that ensue when an Afrikaans man and Zulu girl fall in love, especially when the traditional custom of "lobola", or dowry, makes things even more difficult for them.
Director: Henk Pretorius | Stars: Eduan van Jaarsveldt, Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele, Jerry Mofokeng, Marga van Rooy
Votes: 237
64. Poena Is Koning (2007)
85 min | Comedy, Music
The journey, misadventures, and sexual mishaps of an up and coming musician.
Director: Willie Esterhuizen | Stars: Robbie Wessels, Gerhard Odendaal, Perlé van Schalkwyk, Lizz Meiring
Votes: 114
65. Die Spook van Uniondale (2014)
107 min | Romance
Based on the true story of the famous ghost in the small town of Uniondale South Africa.
Director: Pierre Smith | Stars: Adam Tas, Tanya van Graan, Ivan Zimmermann, André Stolz
Votes: 105
66. Jakhalsdans (2010)
96 min | Drama
Jakhalsdans is a full-length Afrikaans film with English subtitles on Loxton was shot and 23 April 2010 started to turn in theaters. Directed by Oscar nominee Darrell Roodt .
The premiere ... See full synopsis »
Director: Darrell Roodt | Stars: Theuns Jordaan, Elizma Theron, Janke Bruwer, Neil Sandilands
Votes: 63
67. Agent 2000: Die Laksman (2014)
97 min | Adventure
Walter du Toit is a secret agent known "Agent 2000". He is hired to find the bully terrorizing the school, known only as the Laksman (The Executioner). Before unmasking his foe he finds friendship and the girl of his dreams.
Director: Stefan Nieuwoudt | Stars: Paul Loots, Izel Bezuidenhout, Karen Wessels, David James
Votes: 38
68. Schuks! Pay Back the Money! (2015)
89 min | Comedy
After losing rugby's holy grail, the Currie Cup, Schuks (Leon Schuster) sets off on a hilarious journey to pay for what he has done. In lieu of a R1 million fine, the Sports Minister (... See full summary »
Director: Gray Hofmeyr | Stars: Leon Schuster, Desmond Dube, Gerrit Schoonhoven, Ivan D. Lucas
Votes: 59
69. Somer Son (2015)
93 min | Comedy, Drama
A thirty something couple decide to break away on a last gasp holiday in an attempt to get their marital spark back. A dream holiday in paradise might be the answer but an accident along the way sends them on an unexpected adventure.
Director: Clinton Lubbe | Stars: Reynard Slabbert, Juanita de Villiers, Bok van Blerk, Hanna Grobler
Votes: 52
70. Schuks Tshabalala's Survival Guide to South Africa (2010)
TV-PG | 91 min | Comedy
Schuks Tshabalala (Leon Schuster) and his sidekick, Shorty (Alfred Ntombela), are tasked with making a movie to promote tourism to South Africa. Instead this is a comedy loaded with pranks and zany dialogue.
Director: Gray Hofmeyr | Stars: Leon Schuster, Alfred Ntombela, Sean Higgs, Matthew Dylan Roberts
Votes: 204
71. Friends (1993)
105 min | Drama, Romance
At the end of the 1980s, three female friends share a house in Johannesburg, South Africa. Each has her own way to live with apartheid. Thoko is a Black teacher and practices non-violent ... See full summary »
Director: Elaine Proctor | Stars: Kerry Fox, Dambisa Kente, Michele Burgers, Marius Weyers
Votes: 140
72. Môre, Môre (1973)
104 min | Drama
Teacher Bach Winterbach (Hans Strydom), falls in love with Lena O'Brien (Sybel Coetzee), after she had a relationship with Dewald van Blerk (Johannes Slabbert). Being jealous of the whole ... See full summary »
Director: Elmo de Witt | Stars: Hans Strydom, Sybel Coetzee, Don Leonard, Anna Neethling-Pohl
Votes: 15
73. Suiderkruis (2015)
104 min | Drama
Director: Willie Olwage | Stars: Inge Pohl Culbert, Mia-Anne O'Kennedy, Carien Botha, Eddie de Jager
Votes: 12
74. Hand Off (2019)
Not Rated | 24 min | Short, Drama, Fantasy
A rugby player admits to having a crush on his best friend/teammate, causing a rift. He retreats into a fantasy world with an imaginary friend, as he struggles to confront his real friend, while trying to fit into the macho world of rugby.
Director: Chadlee Skrikker | Stars: Andahr Cotton, Arnold Horn, Aidan Scott, Rebecca Patrick
Votes: 111
75. Siener in die Suburbs (1973)
89 min | Drama
Director: Francois Swart | Stars: Marius Weyers, Louis van Niekerk, Sandra Prinsloo, Don Lamprecht
Votes: 27
76. Vrou soek boer (2014)
123 min | Romance
A woman inherits a bakery in a small town, so she decides to trade her city life for a small town one.
Director: Maynard Kraak | Stars: Lika Berning, Nico Panagio, Bok van Blerk, Marga van Rooy
Votes: 136
77. Wolwedans in die Skemer (2012)
94 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Shrouded in a veil of mystery, Sonja Daneel arrives at the luxurious Hotel Njala, which belongs to the Joubert family, to start as the establishment's new receptionist. However, following a... See full summary »
Director: Jozua Malherbe | Stars: Rolanda Marais, David Louw, Gérard Rudolf, Desiré Gardner
Votes: 159
78. Hole in the Wall (2017)
TV-MA | 104 min | Drama
Diagnosed with colon cancer, a free-spirited man embarks on an illuminating road trip with his son through South Africa.
Directors: Andre Odendaal, Johan Vorster | Stars: Andre Odendaal, Tinarie van Wyk Loots, Nicholas Campbell, Bheki Mkhwane
Votes: 147
79. Kimberley Jim (1963)
83 min | Musical, Comedy
The story tells of a ramblin', gamblin', guitar-strummin' man from Dixie, trying to strike it rich in the Kimberley Diamond region. Accompanying him is his mischievous side-kick - a man with a song in his heart and four aces up his sleeve.
Director: Emil Nofal | Stars: Jim Reeves, Madeleine Usher, Clive Parnell, Arthur Swemmer
Votes: 57
80. Klein Karoo (2013)
95 min | Comedy, Romance
Sometimes the first step to making a difference and following your dreams, is to follow your heart and find someone who shares those dreams with you.
Director: Regardt van den Bergh | Stars: Tim Theron, DonnaLee Roberts, Hykie Berg, Sisanda Henna
Votes: 168
81. Mooirivier (2015)
105 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Another first for South Africa's fast-growing film industry: A multiple-storyline ensemble romantic dramedy capturing the essence of what love looks like in all its different shapes and ... See full summary »
Directors: Rene van Rooyen, Tim Theron | Stars: Tim Theron, Anel Alexander, Nadia Beukes, Hykie Berg
Votes: 86
82. Hollywood in My Huis (2014)
92 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
Set against the backdrop of 2004's Matric dance, Jana van Tonder, a wallflower who lives in an impoverished railway neighborhood with her dysfunctional parents, watches the Oscars and ... See full summary »
Director: Corne van Rooyen | Stars: Christia Visser, Edwin van der Walt, Nicola Hanekom, Louw Venter
Votes: 66
83. Abraham (2015)
94 min | Drama
This is a story set in a beautiful, little-known part of rural South Africa. It centers around a man who lives in abject poverty. He has a native talent as a sculptor which he tries to ... See full summary »
Director: Jans Rautenbach | Stars: Hannes Muller, Franci Swanepoel, Chantell Phillipus, Jill Levenberg
Votes: 30
84. Beloftes van Môre (1981)
80 min | Drama
A woman and her two daughters are all in the hospital business but one particular woman has her revenge claws in for them for a thing that happened a long time ago
Director: Daan Retief | Stars: Magda Beukes, Elize Lizamore, Corrie Huyser, Elzette Maarschalk
85. Die Wonderwerker (2012)
119 min | Drama
Die Wonderwerker tells the story of Eugène Marais, a famous Afrikaans writer, poet and researcher. The story focuses on the few months he spends on the Van Rooyen's farm, where he falls in love with the 19-year-old Jane Brayshaw.
Director: Katinka Heyns | Stars: Dawid Minnaar, Elize Cawood, Marius Weyers, Anneke Weidemann
Votes: 144
86. Skilpoppe (2004 TV Movie)
95 min | Drama
Director: Andre Odendaal | Stars: Kate Ascott-Evans, Marius Weyers, Sandra Prinsloo, Lizz Meiring
Votes: 24
87. Maneuvers (1984)
92 min | Comedy, War
1980s South African action comedy shot mostly in Afrikaans, one of South Africa's 11 indigenous languages. The main character, played by Arnold Vosloo, is a spoilt young man from a rich ... See full summary »
Director: Regardt van den Bergh | Stars: Arnold Vosloo, Eric Nobbs, Frank Dankert, Kelsey Middleton
Votes: 116
88. Die Storie van Klara Viljee (1992)
113 min | Drama
This affirming story of one womans struggle to free herself from the past, and how that affects the small fishing village where she lives, shows that faith can move mountains, or unmake ... See full synopsis »
Director: Katinka Heyns | Stars: Anna-Mart van der Merwe, Regardt van den Bergh, Hennie Oosthuizen, Trix Pienaar
Votes: 71
89. Pretville (2012)
91 min | Musical
Pretville is a fictional town where everything is possible and where interesting things happen.
Director: Linda Korsten | Stars: Marlee van der Merwe, Eugene Jensen, Marno van der Merwe, Lizelle de Klerk
Votes: 73
90. Wie Laaste Lag... (1986)
Not Rated | 87 min | Adventure, Comedy
THEY PLAYED THE GAME BY A DIFFERENT SET OF RULES.
Director: Koos Roets | Stars: Eric Nobbs, Willie Esterhuizen, James Borthwick, Louw Verwey
Votes: 9
91. 'n Man Soos My Pa (2015)
Drama
Juan return to Cape Town with his family from their life in England when he discovers his mother is dying. She insists she wants her conflicted son to reconcile with his alcoholic dad, but ... See full summary »
Director: Sean Else | Stars: Greg Kriek, Sandra Prinsloo, Anlia van Rensburg, Deon Lotz
Votes: 55
92. Babalas (2013)
106 min | Comedy
An events co-ordination company executive goes in search of the nostalgic Boet and Swaer from the old Castrol ads to lure them to a big gala event at Emperor's Palace.
Directors: F.C. Hamman, Peter Scott | Stars: Ian Roberts, Norman Anstey, Zander Tyler, Tammy-Anne Fortuin
Votes: 36
93. Katrina (1969)
101 min | Drama, Romance
Katrina and her son, Paul, look and live as white people but they are coloureds (mixed race in South Africa). Paul, blonde, who has just returned from England and has been offered a job as ... See full summary »
Director: Jans Rautenbach | Stars: Joe Stewardson, Jill Kirkland, Cobus Rossouw, Don Leonard
Votes: 39
94. Someone Like You (1978)
80 min | Drama
Director: Elmo de Witt | Stars: Hans Strydom, Janet du Plessis, Anneline Kriel, Danny Keogh
Votes: 13
95. Nag van die 19de (1991)
90 min | Drama
After her fiancé commits suicide and she is raped on the night before their wedding, Tessa walks through the fishing community in her wedding dress every year on the eve of their would be ... See full summary »
Director: Koos Roets | Stars: Embeth Davidtz, Marcel van Heerden, Pierre Knoesen, Pieter Brand
Votes: 38
96. 'n Pawpaw Vir My Darling (2015)
Comedy
A story about Afrikaners, living in the suburb of Damnville, trying to eke out a living in post-apartheid South Africa, seen through the eyes of a dog.
Director: Koos Roets | Stars: Deon Lotz, Deirdre Wolhuter, Lida Botha, Marcel van Heerden
Votes: 76
97. Vaatjie Sien sy Gat (2008)
90 min | Comedy
This spin-off of Poena is Koning is about the misadventures of a young trainee chef who keeps getting framed for crimes he did not commit. He usually succeeds in either escaping from jail or being bailed out.
Director: Willie Esterhuizen | Stars: Gerhard Odendaal, Andrew Thompson, Carien Botha, Hugh Masebenza
Votes: 28
98. Die Ontwaking (2015)
97 min | Crime, Horror, Thriller
A gruesome and action-packed crime thriller. "Die Ontwaking" explores the psyche and motivations of a serial killer, Abel, owner of a small gallery specializing in African Masks and Art, ... See full summary »
Director: Johnny Breedt | Stars: Gys de Villiers, Juanita de Villiers, Gérard Rudolf, Paul Eilers
Votes: 173
99. Dis Koue Kos, Skat (2016)
106 min | Comedy, Drama
After Clara Brand discovers that her husband is cheating on her with her friend and colleague, she plots her revenge, all the while juggling new friendships, new romances and the rediscovery of her passion for food.
Director: Etienne Fourie | Stars: Anna-Mart van der Merwe, Deon Lotz, Elzabé Zietsman, Frank Opperman
Votes: 76
100. Stilte (2012)
90 min | Drama
A talented singer is on the verge of realizing her dream when a terrible tragedy strikes. She survives the ordeal and relocates to a farm in Oudtshoorn where she undergoes a journey of regaining her faith and purpose in life.
Director: Darrell Roodt | Stars: Angelique Pretorius, Andre Frauenstein, Chrissie Adiems, Deon Coetzee
Votes: 61