# Cry Freedom (1987)

English · Released 1987-11-06

Cry Freedom is a 1987 English film. Denzel Washington, John Paul and Garrick Hagon appear in it. It streams on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Cast: Denzel Washington as Steve Biko, John Paul as Wendy's Father, Garrick Hagon as McElrea
Where to watch: Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Google Play Movies, YouTube

## Storyline
A dramatic story, based on actual events, about the friendship between two men struggling against apartheid in South Africa in the 1970s. Donald Woods is a white liberal journalist in South Africa who begins to follow the activities of Stephen Biko, a courageous and outspoken black anti-apartheid activist.

## Common questions

### When was Cry Freedom released?
Cry Freedom was released on 6 November 1987.

### Who stars in Cry Freedom?
Denzel Washington, John Paul and Garrick Hagon star in Cry Freedom.

### Where can I watch Cry Freedom?
Cry Freedom streams on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Clapnumber records where a title plays rather than hosting any of it.

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Retrieved: 2026-10-08