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Samba

6.320141h 58mMovieDramaComedy

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…

DirectorsÉric Toledano·Olivier Nakache
WritersOlivier Nakache·Éric Toledano
ProducersNicolas Duval Adassovsky·Laurent Zeitoun

Where to watch

BeamafilmBeamafilmSBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Éric Toledano

OSOmar Sy
Omar Sy
Samba Cissé
CGCharlotte Gainsbourg
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Alice
TRTahar Rahim
Tahar Rahim
Walid aka Wilson
IHIzïa Higelin
Izïa Higelin
Manu
ISIssaka Sawadogo
Issaka Sawadogo
Jonas Karanoto
HVHélène Vincent
Hélène Vincent
Marcelle
YFYoungar Fall
Youngar Fall
Lamouna, Samba's uncle
CMChristiane Millet
Christiane Millet
Madeleine
JJJacqueline Jehanneuf
Jacqueline Jehanneuf
Maggy
LKLiya Kebede
Liya Kebede
Magali aka 'Gracieuse'
SPSabine Pakora
Sabine Pakora
Gracieuse, the salon manager
CMClotilde Mollet
Clotilde Mollet
Josiane, from the interim agency

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Samba — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Samba?

Samba is streaming on Beamafilm and SBS On Demand in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Samba on Netflix?

No, Samba is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Beamafilm and SBS On Demand.

Is Samba on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Samba isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Beamafilm and SBS On Demand instead.

Where can I watch Samba for free?

Samba is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.