Samba (2014): movie guide

What is Samba about?

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 highlights

Samba features Omar Sy, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Tahar Rahim, Izïa Higelin, Issaka Sawadogo, Hélène Vincent. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2014-10-15. Runtime: 118 minutes. TMDB score: 6.3/10 (1,007 votes). Genres: Drama, Comedy. Original language: fr. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Samba?

Samba is listed as Drama, Comedy on TMDB.

How long is Samba?

Samba runs about 118 minutes.

Who stars in Samba?

Cast highlights include Omar Sy, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Tahar Rahim, Izïa Higelin, Issaka Sawadogo, Hélène Vincent.

Does Cinema Box stream Samba?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Samba?

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