---
title: "Dominee Tienie"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dominee-tienie-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 550840
imdb_id: "tt6437830"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 8.7
vote_count: 3
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Dominee Tienie (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dominee-tienie-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Dominee Tienie is a 2018 drama and thriller film released on October 15, 2018 in South Africa, with a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes. The story follows Tienie Benade, a reverend of the mother church for sixteen years, as he faces a steep decline in churchgoers, a rapidly changing modern society, and an incident with a dying vagrant that leaves him at a crossroads.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A long-serving reverend struggles to adapt to a changing modern society and declining church attendance."

### Why Watch
- Explores the relevant question of whether clergymen and the church still have a role to play in the modern world.
- Follows a deeply personal crossroads involving an incident with a dying vagrant.
- Features the dramatic tension of a protagonist attempting to win back the love of his family.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It deals with heavy themes of alienation and personal crisis that may feel intensely dramatic.
- Tone & Suitability: This is a drama and thriller film with a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #drama, #thriller, #faith, #modern-society, #family-conflict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Runtime, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Runtime | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sallas de Jager
- **Networks / Studios**: Bosbok Ses Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Frank Opperman**
- **Henriëtta Gryffenberg**
- **Thapelo Mokoena**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Dominee Tienie?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database or Plex, though specific regional streaming details are subject to change.

### Q: Is Dominee Tienie worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy dramatic explorations of a clergyman facing modern societal shifts and personal alienation.

### Q: What is the runtime of Dominee Tienie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes.

### Q: What genres does Dominee Tienie belong to?
The film is classified under the drama and thriller genres.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dominee Tienie — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/550840)

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