Samba(2014)
Sometimes those with nothing have the most to lose.
Samba Synopsis
Samba migrated to France 10 years ago from Senegal, and has since been plugging away at various lowly jobs. Alice is a senior executive who has recently undergone a burnout. Both struggle to get out of their dead-end lives. Samba's willing to do whatever it takes to get working papers, while Alice tries to get her life back on track until fate draws them together.
Samba (2014) is a drama and comedy film directed by Éric Toledano, released on October 15, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Omar Sy, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Tahar Rahim and Izïa Higelin. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 1,000 ratings.
- Director:
- Éric Toledano
- Writers:
- Delphine Coulin, Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano
- Producers:
- Nicolas Duval Adassovsky, Laurent Zeitoun, Yann Zenou
- Cinematographer:
- Stéphane Fontaine
- Composer:
- Ludovico Einaudi
- Production:
- Ten Films, Gaumont, Quad Productions
- Budget:
- $20,000,000
- Revenue:
- $151,530
- Status:
- Released
Samba (2014) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Samba before you stream it.
Samba Cast & Crew
Main cast
Omar Sy
as Samba Cissé
Charlotte Gainsbourg
as Alice
Tahar Rahim
as Walid aka Wilson
Izïa Higelin
as Manu
Issaka Sawadogo
as Jonas Karanoto
Hélène Vincent
as Marcelle
Youngar Fall
as Lamouna, Samba's uncle
Christiane Millet
as Madeleine
Jacqueline Jehanneuf
as Maggy
Liya Kebede
as Magali aka 'Gracieuse'
Sabine Pakora
as Gracieuse, the salon manager
Clotilde Mollet
as Josiane, from the interim agency
Key crew
Directed by Éric Toledano, written by Delphine Coulin, Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano, produced by Nicolas Duval Adassovsky, Laurent Zeitoun and Yann Zenou.
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Samba Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 1,000 ratings.
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Samba – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Samba online?
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Samba (2014) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Samba?
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The main cast of Samba (2014) includes Omar Sy, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Tahar Rahim, Izïa Higelin and Issaka Sawadogo. The film was directed by Éric Toledano. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Samba released?
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Samba was released on October 15, 2014 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Samba worth watching?
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Samba (2014) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 1,000 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Samba?
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Yes. The official Samba trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.