John Kani
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Bonsile John Kani (born 1943) is a South African actor, director and playwright. He was born in New Brighton, South Africa. Kani joined The Serpent Players (a group of actors whose first performance was in t...
40
Total Movies
3
Languages
6.9
Avg Rating (TMDB)
N/A
Highest Grossing
John Kani Upcoming Movies 2026
Essential Watchlist
1994: The Bloody Miracle
2014
🇺🇸 English
Soweto Green
1995
🇺🇸 English
Miss Julie
1986
🇺🇸 English
Final Solution
2001
🇺🇸 English
The Tichborne Claimant
1999
🇺🇸 English
In Darkest Hollywood: Cinema and Apartheid
1994
🇺🇸 English
The Native Who Caused All the Trouble
1990
🇺🇸 English
Marigolds in August
1980
🇺🇸 English
Captain America: Civil War
2016
🇺🇸 English
Black Panther
2018
🇺🇸 English
Mufasa: The Lion King
2024
🇺🇸 English
The Lion King
2019
🇺🇸 English
Complete Filmography
| Year ↓ | Movie | IMDb | Box Office | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mufasa: The Lion King | ⭐ 7.312 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2023 | Beyond the Light Barrier | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2023 | Murder Mystery 2 | ⭐ 6.368 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2021 | Seal Team | ⭐ 6.898 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2019 | The Lion King | ⭐ 7.097 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2019 | The Space: Theatre of Survival | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2019 | Murder Mystery | ⭐ 6.258 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2018 | Black Panther | ⭐ 7.363 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2016 | Captain America: Civil War | ⭐ 7.448 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2014 | 1994: The Bloody Miracle | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2012 | Jail Caesar | ⭐ 6.3 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2012 | Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2011 | How to Steal 2 Million | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2011 | Coriolanus | ⭐ 5.849 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2010 | White Lion | ⭐ 6.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2009 | Nothing But The Truth | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2009 | Endgame | ⭐ 5.863 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2008 | The Bird Can't Fly | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2001 | Final Solution | ⭐ 8.833 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1999 | The Tichborne Claimant | ⭐ 8.667 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1997 | Kini & Adams | ⭐ 6.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1996 | The Ghost and the Darkness | ⭐ 6.8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | Soweto Green | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | In Darkest Hollywood: Cinema and Apartheid | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1992 | Sarafina! | ⭐ 6.149 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | The Native Who Caused All the Trouble | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Othello | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | A Dry White Season | ⭐ 6.661 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Options | ⭐ 3.75 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Saturday Night at the Palace | ⭐ 4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | An African Dream | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Miss Julie | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | 'Master Harold'... and the Boys | ⭐ 6.556 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1981 | The Grass Is Singing | ⭐ 4.667 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1981 | A Sizwe Bansi Workshop | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1980 | Marigolds in August | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1978 | Victims of Apartheid | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1978 | The Wild Geese | ⭐ 6.835 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1974 | Sizwe Bansi is Dead | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| TBA | The Man in the Mirror | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
John Kani Career & Box Office Summary
John Kani is one of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema, having acted in over 40 movies across 3 languages. With a stellar average TMDB rating of 6.9/10, John Kani has consistently delivered critically acclaimed performances and massive box office blockbusters.
Fans eagerly anticipating new releases can look forward to 1 upcoming movies scheduled for 2026 and beyond. Additionally, 0 of their films are currently available to stream on major OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Bookmark this profile page for real-time updates on John Kani's latest theatrical releases, OTT digital streaming dates, and box office collection reports.
Career Highlights
Awards & All-Time Records
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Biographical details are curated from authoritative sources including Wikipedia, TMDB, and official actor press releases. Filmography list aggregates global releases with Indian box office estimates and official OTT calendars.