Mandingo
“Expect The Savage. The Sensual. The Shocking. The Sad. The Powerful. The Shameful. Expect The Truth.”
Warren Maxwell, the owner of a run-down plantation, pressures his son, Hammond, to marry and produce an heir to inherit the plantation. Hammond settles on his own cousin, Blanche, but purchases a sex slave when he returns from the honeymoon. He also buys his father a new Mandingo slave named Mede to breed and train as a prize-fighter.
Where to watch Mandingo in United States
Kanopy
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Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Mandingo there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Mandingo streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Germany | Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel, Moviecult Amazon Channel, Joyn | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, LaCinetek |
About Mandingo
Mandingo is a 1975 English-language romance, drama and history film directed by Richard Fleischer. The cast is led by Perry King, James Mason, Susan George. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Mandingo was produced by The De Laurentiis Company and made in United States of America. It was released on June 6, 1975, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Writers
- Jack Kirkland, Norman Wexler
- Release date
- June 6, 1975
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- The De Laurentiis Company
Mandingo cast & crew
Mandingo was directed by Richard Fleischer and written by Jack Kirkland and Norman Wexler.
The cast features Perry King as Hammond Maxwell, James Mason as Warren Maxwell, Susan George as Blanche Woodford Maxwell, Ken Norton as Mede (Ganymede), Richard Ward as Agamemnon, and Brenda Sykes as Ellen.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maurice Jarre, cinematography is by Richard H. Kline, and it was produced by Dino De Laurentiis and Ralph B. Serpe.
Is Mandingo worth watching?
Mandingo holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 154 ratings, a solidly received romance films.
At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy romance, drama, and history, Mandingo is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Mandingo
In United States, you can stream Mandingo on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Mandingo
Perry King
Hammond Maxwell
James Mason
Warren Maxwell
Susan George
Blanche Woodford Maxwell
Ken Norton
Mede (Ganymede)
Richard Ward
Agamemnon
Brenda Sykes
Ellen
Lillian Hayman
Lucrezia Borgia
Roy Poole
Doc Redfield
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
Cicero
Paul Benedict
Brownlee
Ben Masters
Charles Woodford
Ray Spruell
Wallace
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Mandingo — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mandingo in United States?
Mandingo is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Mandingo on Kanopy?
Yes — Mandingo is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Mandingo in?
Mandingo is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Mandingo?
Mandingo runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
▸What is Mandingo rated?
Mandingo is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 154 ratings.
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