On Becoming a Guinea Fowl(2025)

PG-13
Rated PG-13 for thematic material involving sexual abuse, some drug use and suggestive references.
1h 39m
- Comedy
- Drama

Release Date: Mar 7, 2025 | Limited

On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family.

Releases

Original Release | Mar 7, 2025

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Box Office Results

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$12,793
Total US & Canada:
$166,851
Total International
$70,546
Total Worldwide:
$237,397

Current Showtimes

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Director & Top Cast

Rungano Nyoni
Director

Susan Chardy
Shula

Elizabeth Chisela
Nsansa

Roy Chisha
Uncle Fred

Blessings Bhamjee
Young Shula

Chungu Bwalya
Farm Club Presenter 1

Maggie Mulubwa

Farm Club Presenter 2

Henry B.J. Phiri

Shula's Father

Benson Mumba

Joseph

Doris Naulapwa

Shula's Mother

Mary Mulabo

Beatrice

Norah Mwansa

Chichi

Hildah Mwanza

Matron 1

Febby Lungu

Matron 2

Gillian Sakala

Aunty Ruth

Carol Natasha Mwale

Aunty Catherine

Loveness Nakwiza

Aunty Linda

Bwalya Chipampata

Aunty Bukata

Other Details

Country of Origin: United Kingdom,Zambia,Ireland,United States

Language: English,Bemba

Summaries

Storyline

On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family.