Half of a Yellow Sun (2014)
English drama film directed by Biyi Bandele
Film facts
- Runtime
- 1h 51m 111 min
- Released
- 1 August 2014
- Language
- English
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
Half of a Yellow Sun has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 min). The English film released on 1 August 2014. It is directed by Biyi Bandele and stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandiwe Newton and Onyeka Onwenu.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Biyi Bandele
- Cast
- Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandiwe Newton, Onyeka Onwenu, Genevieve Nnaji, O. C. Ukeje, Anika Noni Rose, Joseph Mawle, John Boyega, Zack Orji, Wale Ojo, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Susan Wokoma
- Cinematography
- John de Borman
- Written by
- Biyi Bandele
- Distribution
- Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Based on
- Half of a Yellow Sun
- Country
- Nigeria, United Kingdom
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 1 August 2014
- First shown
- 8 September 2013 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Half of a Yellow Sun?
Half of a Yellow Sun has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes, or 111 min.
When did Half of a Yellow Sun release?
Half of a Yellow Sun released on 1 August 2014.
Who directed Half of a Yellow Sun?
Half of a Yellow Sun is directed by Biyi Bandele.
Who is in the cast of Half of a Yellow Sun?
The cast of Half of a Yellow Sun includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandiwe Newton, Onyeka Onwenu, Genevieve Nnaji, O. C. Ukeje and Anika Noni Rose.
Where can I watch Half of a Yellow Sun online?
Half of a Yellow Sun streams on Netflix.
Is Half of a Yellow Sun based on a true story or a book?
Half of a Yellow Sun is based on Half of a Yellow Sun.
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