

Samba
“Sometimes those with nothing have the most to lose.”
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.
Where to watch Samba in United States
Click a service to open Samba there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Samba streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Rakuten TV | Rakuten TV |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Beamafilm, SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Rakuten TV |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, 3Cat | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, Plus GAGA Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, FOD, Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Watcha | Google Play Movies |
About Samba
Samba is a 2014 French-language drama and comedy film directed by Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano. The cast is led by Omar Sy, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Tahar Rahim. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Samba was produced by Ten Films, Gaumont, and Quad Productions and made in France. It was released on October 15, 2014. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano
- Writers
- Éric Toledano, Olivier Nakache
- Release date
- October 15, 2014
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Ten Films, Gaumont, Quad Productions
Samba cast & crew
Samba was directed by Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano and written by Éric Toledano and Olivier Nakache.
The cast features Omar Sy as Samba Cissé, Charlotte Gainsbourg as Alice, Tahar Rahim as Walid aka Wilson, Izïa Higelin as Manu, Issaka Sawadogo as Jonas Karanoto, and Hélène Vincent as Marcelle.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ludovico Einaudi, cinematography is by Stéphane Fontaine, and it was produced by Nicolas Duval Adassovsky and Yann Zenou.
Is Samba worth watching?
Samba holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 989 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and comedy, Samba is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Samba
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Cast of Samba

Omar Sy
Samba Cissé

Charlotte Gainsbourg
Alice

Tahar Rahim
Walid aka Wilson

Izïa Higelin
Manu

Issaka Sawadogo
Jonas Karanoto

Hélène Vincent
Marcelle

Youngar Fall
Lamouna, Samba's uncle

Christiane Millet
Madeleine

Jacqueline Jehanneuf
Maggy

Liya Kebede
Magali aka 'Gracieuse'

Sabine Pakora
Gracieuse, the salon manager

Clotilde Mollet
Josiane, from the interim agency
Samba — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Samba in United States?
Samba is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Samba on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Samba is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Samba in?
Samba is originally in French, with audio tracks including Arabic, French, English, Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Samba?
Samba runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).
▸What is Samba rated?
It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 989 ratings.











