The Gods Must Be Crazy movie poster

The Gods Must Be Crazy

"The critics are raving... the natives are restless... and the laughter is non-stop!"

September 10, 1980 1h 49m 7.3/10 (1,265 votes)

Originally released in 1980. The Gods Must Be Crazy is a action/comedy film. directed by Jamie Uys.

Starring Marius Weyers, Sandra Prinsloo, and N!xau

Synopsis

A Coca-Cola bottle dropped from an airplane raises havoc among a normally peaceful tribe of African bushmen who believe it to be a utensil of the gods.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 10, 1980 45 years ago
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Runtime 1h 49m 109 minutes total
User Rating 7.3/10 Great (1,265 votes)
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Budget $5M Production budget
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Box Office $200M 40.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country South Africa + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$5,000,000
Revenue
$200,000,000

Production Companies

  • CAT Films
  • Mimosa Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Gods Must Be Crazy about?

A Coca-Cola bottle dropped from an airplane raises havoc among a normally peaceful tribe of African bushmen who believe it to be a utensil of the gods.

Who directed The Gods Must Be Crazy?

The Gods Must Be Crazy was directed by Jamie Uys.

How long is The Gods Must Be Crazy?

The Gods Must Be Crazy has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).

When was The Gods Must Be Crazy released?

The Gods Must Be Crazy was released on September 10, 1980 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Gods Must Be Crazy?

The main cast of The Gods Must Be Crazy includes Marius Weyers, Sandra Prinsloo, N!xau, Louw Verwey, Michael Thys.

Is The Gods Must Be Crazy worth watching?

The Gods Must Be Crazy has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 1,265 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.