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In the slums of Kampala, two men from opposite sides of the world come together over a shared love for America’s greatest hero: Rambo. Against all odds, the two make their own action movies with no money — and bring joy to millions of people on the internet. Welcome to “Wakaliwood.” Through comedy and kung-fu, "Once Upon a Time in Uganda" chronicles the unlikely friendship between Isaac Nabwana, a director hailed as “Africa’s Tarantino,” and Alan Hofmanis, a film programmer from New York. While Isaac tirelessly makes feature after feature, Alan brings his films to international audiences. But tensions flare as Isaac’s star rises — threatening their partnership and all of Wakaliwood.
Once Upon a Time in Uganda (2023) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.
In the slums of Kampala, two men from opposite sides of the world come together over a shared love for America’s greatest hero: Rambo. Against all odds, the two make their own action movies with no money — and bring joy to millions of people on the internet. Welcome to...
Once Upon a Time in Uganda (2023) was directed by Cathryne Czubek. The film is a Documentary production with a runtime of 1h 34m, rated 6.4/10.
Once Upon a Time in Uganda runs 1h 34m (94 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.4/10 from 5 votes. Genre: Documentary.
Once Upon a Time in Uganda is rated 6.4/10 by 5 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Documentary fans.