# Rafiki (2018) — on MUBI?

- **Director:** Wanuri Kahiu
- **Cast:** Samantha Mugatsia, Sheila Munyiva, Jimmi Gathu, Nini Wacera, Dennis Musyoka
- **Genres:** Drama, Romance, LGBTQ+
- **Runtime:** 83 min
- **MUBI rating:** 8.1/10 (3230 ratings)

## Available on MUBI in
- 🇦🇹 Austria — until November 2
- 🇨🇦 Canada — until May 12
- 🇩🇪 Germany — until November 2
- 🇫🇷 France — until October 31
- 🇺🇸 USA — until May 12

## Also streaming on
- 🇯🇵 Japan: Amazon Prime Video

## Synopsis
Kena and Ziki long for something more. Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls resist and remain close friends, supporting each other to pursue their dreams in a conservative society. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety.

Watch on MUBI: https://mubi.com/films/rafiki-2018

Page: https://mubimap.com/film/rafiki/ · Data: MUBI catalog (42 countries) + TMDB · Updated 2026-09-10