Movie

Mandabi

★ 7.0(44)19681h 32m

Mandabi is streaming on MUBI, Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+ in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Where to watch Mandabi

🇩🇪 Germany

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Good to know

Director: Ousmane Sembène
Release date: 1968-11-27
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: Senegal
Studio: Comptoir Français du Film Production

Mandabi — trailer

About Mandabi

Mandabi is a 1968 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Ousmane Sembène, starring Makhouredia Gueye, Younousse Sèye and Isseu Niang. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 44 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mandabi in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A money order from a relative in Paris throws the life of a Senegalese family man out of order. He deals with corruption, greed, problematic family members, the locals and the changing from his traditional way of living to a more modern one.

Cast

Makhouredia Gueye

Ibrahim Dieng

Younousse Sèye

Méty the First Wife

Isseu Niang

Aram the Second Wife

Mustapha Ture

M'barka the Shopkeeper

Mouss Diouf

Abdu the Nephew

Christoph Colomb

Water Seller

Farba Sarr

Mbaye Sarr the Business Agent

Serigne N'Diayes

Iman

Thérèse Bas

Dieng's Sister

Mamadou Cisoko

Madiagne Diagne the 2nd Neighbor (uncredited)

Moudoun Faye

Bah the Postman (uncredited)

Ousmane Sembène

Public Writer at the Post Office (uncredited)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Mandabi in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Mandabi on MUBI, Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Mandabi on Netflix?+

Mandabi is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on MUBI, Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+.

How long is Mandabi?+

Mandabi has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in Mandabi?+

Mandabi stars Makhouredia Gueye, Younousse Sèye, Isseu Niang, Mustapha Ture and Mouss Diouf.

When did Mandabi come out?+

Mandabi is a 1968 movie directed by Ousmane Sembène.

What genre is Mandabi?+

Mandabi is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Mandabi?+

Mandabi was directed by Ousmane Sembène.