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Mandabi

7.119681h 32mMovieComedyDrama

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.

DirectorOusmane Sembène
WriterOusmane Sembène
ProducerRobert de Nesle

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ousmane Sembène

MGMakhouredia Gueye
Makhouredia Gueye
Ibrahim Dieng
YS
Younousse Sèye
Méty the First Wife
INIsseu Niang
Isseu Niang
Aram the Second Wife
MTMustapha Ture
Mustapha Ture
M'barka the Shopkeeper
MDMouss Diouf
Mouss Diouf
Abdu the Nephew
CC
Christoph Colomb
Water Seller
FS
Farba Sarr
Mbaye Sarr the Business Agent
SN
Serigne N'Diayes
Iman
TB
Thérèse Bas
Dieng's Sister
MC
Mamadou Cisoko
Madiagne Diagne the 2nd Neighbor (uncredited)
MF
Moudoun Faye
Bah the Postman (uncredited)
OSOusmane Sembène
Ousmane Sembène
Public Writer at the Post Office (uncredited)

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Mandabi — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Mandabi?

Mandabi isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV. It's not on Netflix.

Is Mandabi on Netflix?

No, Mandabi is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV.

Is Mandabi on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Mandabi isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Mandabi for free?

Mandabi isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on JustWatch TV.