On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
Directed by Rungano Nyoni
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.
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Top cast
Susan Chardy
Shula
Elizabeth Chisela
Nsansa
Esther Singini
Bupe
Blessings Bhamjee
Young Shula
Doris Naulapwa
Shula's Mother
Henry B.J. Phiri
Shula's Father
Roy Chisha
Uncle Fred
Benson Mumba
Joseph
Chungu Bwalya
Farm Club Presenter 1
Margaret Mulubwa
Farm Club Presenter 2
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As of November 4, 2026, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, and Cinemax Apple TV channel in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
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As of November 4, 2026, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Russia, Spain, and United States, among the countries we track.
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