USA | UK

North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- Spain
- UK
- Ireland
Oceania
- Australia

South America
- Argentina
- Chile
- Colombia
- Uruguay
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Ecuador
- Venezuela
- Costa Rica
- Honduras
- Guatemala
- Bolivia
- Dominican Rep.

More information

Click here to copy URL

Tsotsi

6.5

5,835

Ratings

where to watch

Links

Original title

Tsotsi

Year

2005

Running time

94 min.

Country

South Africa

South Africa

Director

Screenwriter

Gavin Hood. Novel: Athol Fugard

Cast

Music

Mark Kilian, Paul Hepker

Cinematography

Producer

Co-production South Africa-United Kingdom;

Distributor: Miramax

Genre

Drama | Social Drama. Poverty

Synopsis

Set amidst the sprawling Johannesburg township of Soweto - where survival is the primary objective - TSOTSI traces six days in the life of a ruthless young gang leader who ends up caring for a baby accidentally kidnapped during a car-jacking.

Awards: 2005: Academy Awards: Best Foreign Language Picture

2005: Golden Globe: Nominated for Best Foreign Language Picture

2005: Nominated BAFTA Awards: 2 Nom., including Best Foreign Language

2005: David di Donatello Awards: Nominated for Best Foreign Film

2005: Toronto Film Festival: People's Choice Award (Best Film)

2006: Chicago Film Critics Association: Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film

Show all

Critics' reviews

"Hood's meditation on truth and reconciliation doesn't traffic in the cheap thrills of art-house exploitation, like "City of God"; he wrings tears with sincerity, not cynicism"

Manohla Dargis: The New York Times
"A cascade of sentimentality straight out of Hollywood. Not even Chweneyagae's excellent acting or Lance Gewer's dark photography can save the film"

V.A. Musetto: New York Post
"The movie's heart, along with Hood's refusal to sugarcoat the grim reality, wins you over no matter how many times you've seen this story told"

Rene Rodriguez: Miami Herald
"'Tsotsi' explains when it should be suggesting, and its compulsion to color in psychological details that are better left shaded leaves nothing for the audience to figure out on its own"

Scott Tobias: AV Club
"Whatever its weaknesses, Tsotsi is redeemed by its excellent performances"

Carina Chocano: Los Angeles Times
"A gutsy and heartfelt story (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"

Peter Bradshaw: The Guardian
"With lively pacing, superb performances and a candid yet forgiving heart, Hood has created an inverse fairy tale that is never less than absorbing (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"

Liz Beardsworth: Empire

Movie Soulmates' ratings: Register so you can access movie recommendations tailored to your movie taste.
Friends' ratings: Register so you can check out ratings by your friends, family members, and like-minded members of the FA community.

Is the synopsis/plot summary missing? Do you want to report a spoiler, error or omission? Please send us a message.
If you are not a registered user please send us an email to [email protected]

All copyrighted material (movie posters, DVD covers, stills, trailers) and trademarks belong to their respective producers and/or distributors.

For US ratings information please visit: www.mpaa.org www.filmratings.com www.parentalguide.org

User history

2005

Gavin Hood

6.5

(5,835)

Title Search Tab name Theaters

Search Tab name