Xala is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 12 June 2026.
Good to know
- Director
- Ousmane Sembène
- Release date
- 1975-10-01
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Language
- Wolof
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Senegal
- Studio
- Ste. Me. Production du Senegal
Xala — trailer
About Xala
Xala is a 1975 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Ousmane Sembène, starring Thierno Leye, Myriam Niang and Seune Samb. It has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 44 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Xala in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
A rich businessman in Senegal is cursed with crippling erectile dysfunction upon the day of his marriage to his third wife; the only cure is brutal public humiliation.
Cast
Thierno Leye
Hadji Aboucader Beye
Myriam Niang
Rama (as Miriam Niang)
Seune Samb
Adja Assatu, Beye's wife
Fatim Diagne
Saleslady / Secretary
Younousse Sèye
Aram, Second Wife
Mustapha Ture
The Client
Iliamane Sagna
Modu, El Hadji's chauffeur
Dieynaba Niang
La Badiene
Makhouredia Gueye
Minister Kebe
Farba Sarr
Business Man
Mamadou Sarr
Business Man
Farba Sarr
Businessman
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Xala in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Xala on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Is Xala on Netflix?+
Xala is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is Xala?+
Xala has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
Who stars in Xala?+
Xala stars Thierno Leye, Myriam Niang, Seune Samb, Fatim Diagne and Younousse Sèye.
When did Xala come out?+
Xala is a 1975 movie directed by Ousmane Sembène.
What genre is Xala?+
Xala is Comedy film.
Who directed Xala?+
Xala was directed by Ousmane Sembène.
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