Felix (2013): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Felix is a 2013 family drama directed by Roberta Durrant, starring Hlayani Junior Mabasa as Felix, Linda Sokhulu and Langley Kirkwood. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $32,194 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Roberta Durrant
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Felix About?
The premise of Felix without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Felix Xaba, a 13-year-old, aspires to play the saxophone, inspired by his deceased father. His mother, Lindiwe, disapproves of jazz music, believing it to be harmful. Seeking to pursue his dream, Felix leaves his friends and accepts a scholarship to an exclusive private school. There, he defies his mother's wishes and seeks guidance from two former band members of his father to prepare for the school’s upcoming jazz concert.
Felix Cast & Characters
Hlayani Junior Mabasa leads the cast as Felix, with Linda Sokhulu as Lindiwe and Langley Kirkwood as Jeff Junior. Directed by Roberta Durrant; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Roberta Durrant
- Hlayani Junior Mabasa as Felix
- Linda Sokhulu as Lindiwe
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Langley Kirkwood as Jeff Junior - Jeanne Neilson as Jane Junior
Also Starring in Felix
· 13 more- Royston Stoffels Fingers
- André Jacobs Mr. Murray
- Stephen Jennings Mr. Pepys
- Adrian Galley Mr. Stuart
- Waldemar Schultz Mr. du Toit
- Andrea Dondolo Sis Pretty
- Nicholas Ellenbogen Mr. Soames
- Elvis Mahomba Wiseman
- Okwethu Banisi Zanele
- Wonga Fasi Marshall
- Joseph Hughes Samuel Pepys
- Mlamli Lalapantsi Minister Dondolo
- Wesley Lerwill Rocky
More from Roberta Durrant
One more film directed by Roberta Durrant: Krotoa.
Felix Plot Summary
What happens in Felix from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
13-year-old Felix Xaba dreams of becoming a jazzman like his late father, Zweli, a famous saxophonist in his day. His mother, Lindiwe, fears that her son will follow in his dad’s footsteps in the worst way—wasting his life in taverns and spiraling into drink. She bans jazz from their home, branding it the devil’s music, and Felix, keeping his love for music alive, plays his pennywhistle in secret and keeps his fingers crossed for a chance to prove himself.
Full summary
The whole story of Felix, scene by scene
Felix Box Office
Felix grossed $32,194 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$32.2K
- International
- $32.2K
How Well Do You Know Felix?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What instrument does Felix dream of mastering, like his late father?
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Felix FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Felix, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Felix?
Felix runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Felix released?
Felix was released on September 13, 2013.
Who directed Felix?
Felix was directed by Roberta Durrant.
More films by Roberta Durrant Who is in the cast of Felix?
Felix stars Hlayani Junior Mabasa as Felix, Linda Sokhulu as Lindiwe and Langley Kirkwood as Jeff Junior, among 17 credited actors.
How much did Felix make at the box office?
Felix grossed $32,194 worldwide.
Does Felix have a post-credit scene?
No. Felix has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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