Movie

Manderlay

“Liberation. Whether they want it or not.”

★ 6.9(405)20052h 19m

Manderlay is available to rent or buy on Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Sooner, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and ARTE Boutique in France. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch Manderlay

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Good to know

Director: Lars von Trier
Release date: 2005-06-03
Runtime: 2h 19m
Language: English
Box office: $674,918
Budget: $14,200,000
Status: Released
Country: Denmark
Studio: Zentropa Entertainments
Part of: USA: Land of Opportunities Collection

Manderlay — trailer

About Manderlay

Manderlay is a 2005 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Lars von Trier, starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Isaach de Bankolé and Danny Glover. It has a runtime of 2 hours 19 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 405 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Manderlay in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1933, a young woman and her father discover an Alabama plantation whose inhabitants live as if slavery had never been abolished. Feeling a sense of duty to those behind the heavy gates, she stays to liberate the people and see them through their first harvest. With four of her father's colleagues and a lawyer, she faces the daunting task of resurrecting the place known as Manderlay.

Cast

Bryce Dallas Howard

Grace Margaret Mulligan

Isaach de Bankolé

Timothy

Danny Glover

Wilhelm

Willem Dafoe

Grace's Father

Michaël Abiteboul

Thomas

Lauren Bacall

Mam

Jean-Marc Barr

Mr. Robinsson

Geoffrey Bateman

Bertie

Virgile Bramly

Edward

Ruben Brinkman

Bingo

Doña Croll

Venus

Jeremy Davies

Niels

Themes & keywords

southern usaslaveryplantationsequelcontractraceduringcreditsstingeremancipationemploymentracial equality

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Manderlay in France?+

In France, Manderlay is available to rent or buy on Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Sooner, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and ARTE Boutique. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Manderlay on Netflix?+

Manderlay is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Manderlay?+

Manderlay has a runtime of 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).

Who stars in Manderlay?+

Manderlay stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Isaach de Bankolé, Danny Glover, Willem Dafoe and Michaël Abiteboul.

When did Manderlay come out?+

Manderlay is a 2005 movie directed by Lars von Trier.

What genre is Manderlay?+

Manderlay is Drama film.

Who directed Manderlay?+

Manderlay was directed by Lars von Trier.