The Best John Matshikiza Movies, Ranked
12 credits from 1978 to 2007, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is The Air Up There (1994) with $21M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Best John Matshikiza Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre John Matshikiza has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Drama leads with 4 films, and Shake Hands with the Devil (2007) is the pick of them.
The Best John Matshikiza Movie of Each Decade
One pick per decade of John Matshikiza's career, newest decade first: the best-rated film of each ten years, from 1980s to 2000s.
The Latest John Matshikiza Movies
The most recent films John Matshikiza is credited on, newest first — starting with Shake Hands with the Devil (2007). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Shake Hands with the Devil 2007 · President Habyarimana -
Hijack Stories 2000 · 'Bra Biza' director -
Born Free: A New Adventure 1996 · George Luello -
The Redemption: Kickboxer 5 1995 · Police Detective -
Woman of Desire 1994 · Thriller -
The Air Up There 1994 · Mingori Mining Company Clerk -
Yankee Zulu 1993 · Zulu Mashabela -
Dust Devil 1992 · Joe Niemand -
Cry Freedom 1987 · Biography -
Mandela 1987 · Walter Sisulu -
Dust 1985 · Hendrick -
Victims of Apartheid 1978 · Henry
The Best John Matshikiza Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest John Matshikiza films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing John Matshikiza movie?
The Air Up There (1994) made the most at the box office, with $21M worldwide, followed by Cry Freedom (1987) with $5.9M. Together, John Matshikiza's films with box office figures have made $26.9M.
Which John Matshikiza movie won the most awards?
Cry Freedom (1987) is the most decorated John Matshikiza film, with 1 win from 14 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best John Matshikiza drama movie?
Shake Hands with the Devil (2007) is the best-rated of John Matshikiza's drama films. In other genres: The Air Up There (comedy) and Cry Freedom (biography).
What is the newest John Matshikiza movie?
The newest film on John Matshikiza's filmography is Shake Hands with the Devil (2007), with John Matshikiza as President Habyarimana.
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