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Tsotsi

  • Crime
  • Drama
Confirmed2005-12-236.97.2Trakt

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.

Tsotsi is a 2005 South African crime drama following a Johannesburg street thug who steals a car containing a baby, setting him on an unexpected path toward redemption. The film explores themes of responsibility and transformation as the hardened teenager grapples with caring for an infant while trapped in a life of crime. It's available now as a completed theatrical release.

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When was Tsotsi released?

Tsotsi was released on December 23, 2005.

What is Tsotsi about?

The film follows a teenage gang member from Johannesburg's ghettos who steals a car and discovers a baby in the back seat. As he takes responsibility for the infant, he begins questioning whether his life of crime is the right path.

Where can I watch Tsotsi?

Tsotsi is a theatrical release that has been out since 2005 and is available through various streaming and digital platforms, though availability varies by region.

What genres does Tsotsi fall into?

Tsotsi is a crime drama that examines the life of a young gangster in South Africa.

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