---
title: "Pili"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/pili-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 543675
imdb_id: "tt5827020"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 83
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 8
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Pili (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Pili" (2018).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Length: 150-190 words.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
If a detail is not in the material, omit it.
Title: Pili
Year: 2018 (TMDB, Plex, TV Guide) / 2017 (IMDb). Note: TMDB/Plex/TV Guide say 2018. IMDb says 2017. I will use 2018 as per the prompt's request for "Pili (2018)".
Genre: Drama.
Runtime: 1h 23m.
Rating: 12A.
Release Date: 10/12/2018 (GB).
Director: Leanne Welham (Source 5).
Cast: Bello Rashid, Nkwabi Elias Ng'angasamala, Sesilia Florian Kilimila, Sikijua Rashid (Source 5).
Setting: Rural Tanzania.
Plot:
Pili works the fields for less than $1 a day.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Rialto Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Leanne Welham
- **Networks / Studios**: Queen Mary - University of London

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bello Rashid** as *Pili*
- **Nkwabi Elias Ng'angasamala** as *Mahera*
- **Sesilia Florian Kilimila** as *Cecilia*
- **Sikijua Rashid** as *Zuhura*
- **Mwanaidi Omari Sefi** as *Leila*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Pili online?
Pili is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Pili worth watching?
Pili holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 8 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Pili and when was it released?
Pili is a feature film with a runtime of 83 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Pili?
Pili was directed by Leanne Welham.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Pili — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/543675)
- [Pili (2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/543675-pili/cast)
- [Pili (2018) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/pili/credits)
- [Pili - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/pili/cast/2000378027/)
- [Pili (2017) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5827020/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*