Cry Freedom

Engelske undersættelser Cry Freedom (1987)

The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.

Drama
7.0 / 10

A dramatic story, based on actual events, about the friendship between two men struggling against apartheid in South Africa in the 1970s. Donald Woods is a white liberal journalist in South Africa who begins to follow the activities of Stephen Biko, a courageous and outspoken black anti-apartheid activist.

Runtime 157 min
Language EN
Country United Kingdom, Zimbabwe
Director Richard Attenborough
Budget $29M
Box Office $26M
Handling

En inspirerende fortælling om et virkeligt menneskes liv og bedrifter.

8 English subtitles available
Release Source Downloads Flags Download
Cry Freedom (1987) 1.17GB opensubtitles 8,666 .SRT
Cry.Freedom.1987.1080p.BluRay.x264-SPOOKS opensubtitles 5,737 .SRT
Cry.Freedom.1987.1080p.BluRay.Remux.AVC.DTS-HD.MA.2.0-EPSiLON.mkv opensubtitles 324 .SRT
cry freedom opensubtitles 6,955 .SRT
Cry.Freedom.1987.720p.HDTV.Ac3.x264-CtrlHD opensubtitles 2,729 .SRT
Cry.Freedom.1987.720p.HDRip.x264.titler opensubtitles 1,213 .SRT
Cry Freedom opensubtitles 810 .SRT
Cry.Freedom.1987.576p.BluRay.AC3.x264 opensubtitles 548 .SRT

Cry Freedom — Cast & Crew

Directed by: Richard Attenborough

Kevin Kline Donald Woods
Denzel Washington Steve Biko
Penelope Wilton Wendy Woods
Kate Hardie Jane Woods
John Matshikiza Mapetla
Zakes Mokae Father Kani
John Thaw Kruger
Kevin McNally Ken
John Hargreaves Bruce
Juanita Waterman Ntsiki Biko

Languages Spoken in Cry Freedom (1987)

Cry Freedom features dialogue in English. English subtitles remain valuable for non-native English speakers, viewers in noisy environments, people who are deaf or hard of hearing, and anyone who prefers to read along with the dialogue for better comprehension.

Download English Subtitles for Cry Freedom (1987)

This page lists all available English subtitle files for the movie Cry Freedom (1987) in .SRT format. We currently have 8 subtitle versions sourced from opensubtitles. Each version corresponds to a different video release, so you can find the subtitle that synchronises perfectly with your file.

The most popular subtitle for Cry Freedom has been downloaded 8,666 times, which is a strong indicator of quality and timing accuracy.

About Cry Freedom (1987)

A dramatic story, based on actual events, about the friendship between two men struggling against apartheid in South Africa in the 1970s. Donald Woods is a white liberal journalist in South Africa who begins to follow the activities of Stephen Biko, a courageous and outspoken black anti-apartheid activist.

  • Genre: Drama
  • Release year: 1987
  • TMDB rating: 7.0 / 10
  • Type: Movie
  • Runtime: 157 minutes
  • Director: Richard Attenborough
  • Spoken languages: English
  • Country: United Kingdom, Zimbabwe
  • IMDB ID: tt0092804

Cry Freedom is a drama movie released in 1987. Having accurate English subtitles is especially important for drama titles, where fast-paced dialogue and nuanced conversations carry the emotional weight of the story.

Trivia & Fun Facts about Cry Freedom (1987)

  • The production budget for Cry Freedom was approximately $29 million.
  • Cry Freedom earned approximately $26 million at the worldwide box office.
  • Produced by Universal Pictures</strong>, <strong>Marble Arch Productions.
  • Cry Freedom is an international co-production involving 2 countries: United Kingdom, Zimbabwe.
Themes & Topics: journalist 1970s male friendship south africa apartheid biography police corruption racism based on memoir or autobiography newspaper editor cape town, south africa asylum seekers lesotho

How to Add English Subtitles to Cry Freedom

  1. Find your release version – Check the filename of your Cry Freedom video file. It usually contains the source (BluRay, WEB-DL, HDTV) and release group name.
  2. Download the matching .SRT – In the table above, locate the subtitle whose release name matches your video and click the download button.
  3. Rename the subtitle file – Rename the downloaded .SRT file so it has the exact same name as your video file (e.g. cry-freedom.srt).
  4. Place both files together – Move the .SRT into the same folder as the video.
  5. Open in your media player – Launch the video in VLC, Kodi, Plex, MPC-HC, PotPlayer, or Infuse. The subtitles will load automatically.

Best Media Players for Cry Freedom Subtitles

Any media player that supports external .SRT files will work with the subtitles on this page. Here are the most popular options:

  • VLC Media Player – Free, open-source, and available on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. Drag and drop the .SRT file onto the player window or use Subtitle > Add Subtitle File. Press G/H to adjust timing on the fly.
  • Kodi – Ideal for home theatre setups. Place the .SRT in the same folder as the video and Kodi loads it automatically.
  • Plex – Name the .SRT file identically to the video and place it in the same directory. Plex detects it and offers it as a selectable subtitle track.
  • MPC-HC / MPC-BE – Lightweight Windows players with excellent subtitle rendering. Supports .SRT auto-loading and manual delay adjustments.
  • Infuse (Apple TV / iOS) – Automatically picks up .SRT files stored alongside your videos on network shares or cloud storage.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cry Freedom (1987) Subtitles

Where can I download English subtitles for Cry Freedom?

You can download free English subtitles for Cry Freedom (1987) right here on engelskeundersaettelser.com. We have 8 subtitle versions available from sources like opensubtitles. Simply choose the version that matches your video release and click the download button.

Are the Cry Freedom subtitles free to download?

Yes, absolutely. Every English subtitle for Cry Freedom on our website is 100% free. There is no registration, no subscription, and no hidden fees.

Which Cry Freedom subtitle file should I choose?

Look at the Release column in the subtitle table above and match it to the release version of your video file. Common indicators include the video source (BluRay, WEB-DL, HDTV, DVDRip) and the release group name. If you are not sure which version you have, choose the subtitle with the highest download count (the top version here has 8,666 downloads).

The Cry Freedom subtitles are out of sync with my video. How do I fix it?

Subtitle timing issues usually occur when the subtitle was created for a different video release. Try these solutions:

  • Download a different subtitle version from the table above that matches your specific release
  • Adjust the subtitle delay in your player: in VLC, press G (delay) or H (advance) to shift subtitles by 50ms per press
  • Use free tools like Subtitle Edit or SubSync to automatically re-synchronise the .SRT file to your video

Can I use these subtitles on my smart TV?

Yes. Download the .SRT file and save it on a USB drive or network-attached storage in the same folder as your Cry Freedom video file. Rename the .SRT to match the video filename exactly. Most smart TVs will detect and display the subtitles automatically.

What is the .SRT subtitle format?

SRT (SubRip Text) is the most widely used subtitle format in the world. It is a simple text file containing numbered entries with timestamps and dialogue text. The .SRT format is supported by virtually every media player, smart TV, streaming device, and video editing tool.