---
title: "Rafiki"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/rafiki-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 160498
imdb_id: "tt1503710"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 75
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Rafiki (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/rafiki-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Rafiki is a 2009 film categorized under the family and drama genres. The narrative follows three friends named Julie, Mette, and Naisha who reside in a village. Initially, the group spends their time enjoying the first snowfall of the season and participating in snowball fights with local boys while anticipating the upcoming Christmas holiday. The plot shifts when Naisha suddenly disappears from the village. The remaining friends discover a secret address written in invisible ink, which serves as their only lead regarding her whereabouts. To locate Naisha, Julie and Mette decide to sneak onto a night train bound for the city. The central conflict of the film involves the two friends attempting to find Naisha before the police are able to locate her. The production has a runtime of one hour and fifteen minutes. This 2009 film is distinct from the 2018 Kenyan drama of the same name directed by Wanuri Kahiu, which explores a romance between two young women named Kena and Ziki amid political and family pressures.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Christian Lo
- **Networks / Studios**: Filmbin AS

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Live Marie Runde** as *Julie*
- **Regine Stokkevåg Eide** as *Mette*
- **Ado Johanna Girirpio** as *Naisha*
- **Ane Dahl Torp** as *Lærer*
- **Anders Baasmo Christiansen** as *Butikknisse*
- **Jon Øigarden** as *Abrahamsen*
- **Andrea Bræin Hovig** as *Mamma*
- **Jonathan Espolin-Johnson** as *Pappa*
- **Gustav Aadalen Lo** as *Baby*
- **Sigurd Kappeslåen Stuen** as *Lasse*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Rafiki online?
Rafiki is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Joyn. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Rafiki worth watching?
Rafiki holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 4 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Family, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Rafiki and when was it released?
Rafiki is a feature film with a runtime of 75 minutes. It was released in 2009. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Rafiki?
Rafiki was directed by Christian Lo.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Rafiki — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/160498)
- [Rafiki (2009) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1503710/fullcredits/)
- [Rafiki (2009) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/160498-bestevenner/cast)
- [Rafiki (film) — Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafiki_(film))
- [Rafiki (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafiki_(film))
- [Rafiki - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafiki)

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