Based on the novel by celebrated Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Half of a Yellow Sun masterfully depicts the impact of war on ordinary people. Set in the backdrop of the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970), the movie chronicles the lives of twin sisters Olanna and Kainene, and their lovers Odenigbo and Richard, as they navigate through the seminal events of their lives.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Half of a Yellow Sun via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video and Peacock.
Is Half of a Yellow Sun available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Half of a Yellow Sun is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock.
Half of a Yellow Sun stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandiwe Newton, Anika Noni Rose, Joseph Mawle, John Boyega, Genevieve Nnaji, Onyeka Onwenu, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Babou Ceesay, Susan Wokoma, Jude Orhorha, and more. Released in 2013, the movie was directed by Biyi Bandele and was met with critical acclaim upon release.
Watch Half of a Yellow Sun streaming via Amazon Prime Video
Half of a Yellow Sun is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. Read on to find out how you can sign up for this popular streaming service and enjoy exciting and globally acclaimed shows like The Boys, Fleabag, Good Omens, and more!
You can watch via Amazon Prime Video by following these steps:
- Go to Amazon Prime Video
- Select ‘Sign in’ and ‘Create your Amazon account’
- Sign up for a Prime Video membership:
- $14.99 per month or $139 per year with an Amazon Prime membership
- $8.99 per month for a standalone Prime Video membership
Amazon Prime is the online retailer’s paid service that provides fast shipping and exclusive sales on products, so the membership that includes both this service and Prime Video is the company’s most popular offering. However, you can also opt to subscribe to Prime Video separately.
Watch Half of a Yellow Sun streaming via Peacock
Half of a Yellow Sun is available to watch on Peacock, your go-to place for binging popular television shows and sitcoms like Modern Family, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Office, and Saturday Night Live to name a few!
You can watch via Peacock by following these steps:
- Go to PeacockTV.com
- Click ‘Get Started’
- Choose your payment plan
- $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year (premium)
- $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year (premium plus
- Create your account
- Enter your payment details
Peacock’s Premium account provides access to over 80,000+ hours of TV, movies, and sports, including current NBC and Bravo Shows, along with 50 always-on channels. Premium Plus is the same plan but with no ads (save for limited exclusions), along with allowing users to download select titles and watch them offline and providing access to your local NBC channel live 24/7.
The synopsis of Half of a Yellow Sun is as follows:
“An epic love story: Olanna and Kainene are glamorous twins, living a privileged city life in newly independent 1960s Nigeria. The two women make very different choices of lovers, but rivalry and betrayal must be set aside as their lives are swept up in the turbulence of war.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
