180 is a 2026 South African thriller film produced by Layla Swart and Quizzical Pictures airing on Netflix on 17 April 2026. It was written and directed by Alex Yazbek. The film stars Prince Grootboom, Noxolo Dlamini, Warren Masemola, Desmond Dube and Fana Mokoena.
Premise The film follows a severe road rage incident involving corrupt taxi operators, Zak, a reformed gangster trying to build a legitimate life. As the authorities fail to act due to systemic police corruption, Zak is drawn back into the violent underworld he sought to leave behind. His quest for personal vengeance forces him to navigate the dangerous power dynamics and criminal networks operating within the local South African taxi industry.
Cast Prince Grootboom as Zak Sigcawu Warren Masemola as Lerumo Noxolo Dlamini as Portia Fana Mokoena as Eezy Desmond Dube as Floyd Danica De La Rey Jones as Layla Bongile Mantsai as Zuko Mpiloenhle Sithebe as Mandla Zenobia Kloppers as Grace Makhaola Ndebele as Shoes John Ncamane as Fenya Kabelo Thai as Karwas
Release The film premiered on Netflix on 17 April 2026.
Reception The film quickly rose to the #1 global position on the platform's movie charts and secured the top spot in 60 countries. And top ten in 93 countries. During its first weeks of availability, it collected over 37 million completed views, outpacing major studio releases to become one of the streamer's major breakout hits of the year. 180 is also No. 3 on Netflix's Top 10 movies in the United States.
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