Samba
“Sometimes those with nothing have the most to lose.”
Samba is streaming on Watcha in South Korea, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies. Availability checked 13 June 2026.
Where to watch Samba
🇰🇷 South Korea
Good to know
- Director
- Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano
- Release date
- 2014-10-15
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Language
- Arabic
- Box office
- $151,530
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Studio
- Ten Films
Samba — trailer
About Samba
Samba is a 2014 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano, starring Omar Sy, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Tahar Rahim. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 989 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Samba in South Korea — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Samba in South Korea?+
In South Korea, you can stream Samba on Watcha. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies.
Is Samba on Netflix?+
Samba is not on Netflix in South Korea right now, but you can stream it on Watcha.
How long is Samba?+
Samba has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
Who stars in Samba?+
Samba stars Omar Sy, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Tahar Rahim, Izïa Higelin and Issaka Sawadogo.
When did Samba come out?+
Samba is a 2014 movie directed by Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano.
What genre is Samba?+
Samba is Drama and Comedy film.
Who directed Samba?+
Samba was directed by Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano.
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