Samba
Samba (2014) is a comedy, directed by Éric Toledano and Olivier Nakache. It stars Omar Sy and Charlotte Gainsbourg. It tells a story of migration and starting anew. The 118-minute film holds an audience score of 6.4/10.
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What Samba Is About
Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano's 2014 film follows a Senegalese man who has worked in France without papers for ten years. A deportation order arrives. He meets a volunteer at a support organisation. The film shows the process of migration through bureaucracy; the narrative builds its comedy on that ground. Omar Sy and Charlotte Gainsbourg lead. It is adapted from a novel. It shares its lead with the directors' previous film. Who it's for: those who like social comedy. Who it's not for: viewers expecting sharp political criticism; the film keeps its tone soft.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samba about?
Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano's 2014 film follows a Senegalese man who has worked in France without papers for ten years. A deportation order arrives.
Where can I watch Samba?
Samba is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Samba?
Samba runs for 118 minutes (1h 58m).
When did Samba come out?
Samba was released in 2014.
Who directed Samba?
Samba was directed by Éric Toledano and Olivier Nakache.
Who stars in Samba?
Samba stars Omar Sy, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Tahar Rahim, Izïa Higelin.
What is Samba's rating?
Samba holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 65 out of 100.
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