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Movie Info

Release Date: September 10, 1980
Runtime: 109 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (21)
Genres:
Action Comedy
Budget: $5,000,000
Revenue: $200,000,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Critic Scores
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86%
Tomatometer
73
73/100
Metacritic
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7.3/10
TMDB
1,298 votes
⭐
7.3/10
IMDb
62,875 votes
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The Gods Must Be Crazy

1980

"Chaos unfolds when civilization meets the unexpected."

Also known as: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Los dioses deben estar locos? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: Les Dieux sont tombΓ©s sur la tΓͺte? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Os Deuses Devem Estar Loucos? πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JA: γƒŸγƒ©γ‚―γƒ«γƒ»γƒ―γƒΌγƒ«γƒ‰ ブッシγƒ₯γƒžγƒ³? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: λΆ€μ‹œλ§¨? All international titles (21) →
Action Comedy 109 min 7.3/10

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Box Office

Budget: $5,000,000
Revenue: $200,000,000
Profit $195,000,000
ROI +3900% (40x)

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Cast of The Gods Must Be Crazy

Louw Verwey as Sam Boga in The Gods Must Be Crazy
Louw Verwey
Sam Boga
Michael Thys as Mpudi in The Gods Must Be Crazy
Michael Thys
Mpudi

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Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Gods Must Be Crazy

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  • The film was shot on location in Botswana, showcasing the stunning landscapes and authentic environments of the Kalahari Desert.

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  • The character N!xau, who played the bushman, was a real member of the San people and had no prior acting experience before this film.

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  • During one scene, a lion's roar was used for sound effects, but it was later discovered that the sound was mistakenly credited to a different type of animal.

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  • Director Jamie Uys also made a sequel to this film titled 'The Gods Must Be Crazy II', released in 1989, which continued the adventures of the characters.

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  • The film features a mix of scripted dialogue and improvised performances, particularly from N!xau, which contributed to its comedic tone.

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  • One of the film's notable aspects is its use of minimal dialogue among the bushmen, relying instead on visual storytelling and body language to convey humor and emotion.

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