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TMDB20181h 32mHorror / Thriller

The Tokoloshe

Where she goes, it follows

Busi, a young destitute woman with dangerously repressed emotions, lands a job as a cleaner at a rundown hospital in the heart of Johannesburg. Desperate for the money so she can bring her younger sister to Johannesburg, she must cope despite the predatory and corrupt hospital manager. When Busi discovers an abandoned young girl in the hospital, who believes she is tormented by a supernatural force, Busi must face her own demons from her past in order to save the child from the abusive monster that pursues them both relentlessly.

TMDB audience score

Based on 13 votes

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The Tokoloshe at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 32m

At 1h 32m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Thriller

TMDB files it under horror and thriller.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 5 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome, Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and 2 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 13 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a small sample, so the score can still move a lot.

Why watch The Tokoloshe tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 32m.
  • It is included with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.

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Questions about The Tokoloshe

Is The Tokoloshe scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Tokoloshe for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and thriller film.
Where can I watch The Tokoloshe in the US?
The Tokoloshe streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on Fawesome, Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and 2 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Tokoloshe?
The Tokoloshe runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
Is The Tokoloshe suitable for kids?
TMDB lists no age rating for The Tokoloshe in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

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