Zulu (1964)
Kernel Score: 84% · 556 TMDB ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Action, Drama, History, War
Released: 1964-01-22
Runtime: 138 minutes
Where to watch Zulu
- Stream: Prime Video, FlixFling, Troma NOW, Artiflix
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, Darkroom, The Roku Channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, JustWatch TV Store, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, FlixFling
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
Overview
In 1879, during the Anglo-Zulu War, man-of-the-people Lt. Chard and snooty Lt. Bromhead are in charge of defending the isolated and vastly outnumbered Natal outpost of Rorke's Drift from tribal hordes.
Zulu parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Zulu is a 1964 war drama depicting the Battle of Rorke's Drift, with intense tribal warfare violence and an attempted rape referenced.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts sustained battle combat between British soldiers and Zulu warriors, including hand-to-hand fighting; an attempted rape is referenced in the keywords.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cy Endfield
Cast
- Stanley Baker as Lt. John Chard R.E.
- Jack Hawkins as Rev. Otto Witt
- Ulla Jacobsson as Margareta Witt
- James Booth as Pte. Henry Hook
- Michael Caine as Lt. Gonville Bromhead
- Nigel Green as Colour Sgt. Frank Bourne
- Paul Daneman as Sgt. Maxfield
- Patrick Magee as Surgeon Reynolds
- Glynn Edwards as Cpl. Allen
- Neil McCarthy as Pvt. Thomas
Zulu FAQ
Is Zulu good?
Zulu has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Zulu?
In the US you can stream Zulu on Prime Video, FlixFling, Troma NOW and Artiflix, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, Darkroom and The Roku Channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, JustWatch TV Store and Google Play.
Is Zulu OK for kids?
Zulu is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Zulu is a 1964 war drama depicting the Battle of Rorke's Drift, with intense tribal warfare violence and an attempted rape referenced.
What movies are like Zulu?
If you liked Zulu, try The Woman King, Glory, 1917 and Casualties of War.