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Movie The Rerun: 1980s

The Gods Must Be Crazy

A Kalahari hunter-gatherer sets out to return a glass Coca-Cola bottle, which his tribe believes is a gift from the gods, and crosses paths with outsiders.

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A Kalahari hunter-gatherer sets out to return a glass Coca-Cola bottle, which his tribe believes is a gift from the gods, and crosses paths with outsiders.

Why watch Jamie Uys wrote, produced, edited and directed this South African and Botswana co-production, starring Nǃxau ǂToma.

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Where can I watch The Gods Must Be Crazy?
In the US: Tubi. In New Zealand: Disney+. In Canada: Tubi and Disney+. In Australia: Tubi and Disney+.
What is The Gods Must Be Crazy about?
A Kalahari hunter-gatherer sets out to return a glass Coca-Cola bottle, which his tribe believes is a gift from the gods, and crosses paths with outsiders.
Who is in the cast of The Gods Must Be Crazy?
The Gods Must Be Crazy stars Jamie Uys, Nǃxau, Sandra Prinsloo and Marius Weyers.
Who directed The Gods Must Be Crazy?
The Gods Must Be Crazy was directed by Jamie Uys.
When did The Gods Must Be Crazy come out?
The Gods Must Be Crazy was released on 1 January 1980.
How long is The Gods Must Be Crazy?
The Gods Must Be Crazy runs 109 minutes (1 h 49 min).

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