Zulu (2013): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Zulu
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2013
Duration: 110 min
Cast: Orlando Bloom, Forest Whitaker, Conrad Kemp, Inge Beckmann, Tinarie Van Wyk-Loots

What Zulu Is About

Two detectives in Cape Town investigating the murder of a young woman come upon a new drug being sold in the townships. One of them is a Black man who witnessed apartheid violence as a child; the other is a white man estranged from his family. The film uses the crime as a way into the post-apartheid city, making the two men's reckoning with their own pasts its real subject. But the last section abandons that and becomes a straightforward action film, losing its balance. Jerome Salle directed, adapting Caryl Ferey's novel. Forest Whitaker and Orlando Bloom lead. It was shot in South Africa. A real warning: torture and violence against children are shown directly and at length.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zulu about?

Two detectives in Cape Town investigating the murder of a young woman come upon a new drug being sold in the townships. One of them is a Black man who witnessed apartheid violence as a child; the other is a white man estranged from his family.

Where can I watch Zulu?

Zulu is available to watch on digital platforms such as Starz Apple TV Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Zulu?

Zulu runs for 110 minutes (1h 50m).

When did Zulu come out?

Zulu was released in 2013.

Who directed Zulu?

Zulu was directed by Jérôme Salle.

Who stars in Zulu?

Zulu stars Orlando Bloom, Forest Whitaker, Conrad Kemp, Inge Beckmann.

What is Zulu's rating?

Zulu holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.