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Mali Twist

6.420222h 9mMovieDrama

Mali, 1960. The youth of Bamako dance the twist to rock and roll music newly imported from the West and dream of political renewal. Samba, a young socialist, falls for spirited Lara during one of his missions to the bush. To escape her…

DirectorRobert Guédiguian
WritersGilles Taurand·Robert Guédiguian
ProducersMarc Bordure·Angèle Diabang

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Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Robert Guédiguian

SBStéphane Bak
Stéphane Bak
Samba Touré
AGAlicia Da Luz Gomes
Alicia Da Luz Gomes
Lara
DKDiouc Koma
Diouc Koma
Namori
ISIssaka Sawadogo
Issaka Sawadogo
Lassana
BDBakary Diombera
Bakary Diombera
Badian
AG
Alassane Gueye
Maliki
BSBen Sultan
Ben Sultan
Boubakar
YDYoussouf Djaoro
Youssouf Djaoro
Le chef du village
ADAhmed Dramé
Ahmed Dramé
Bakary
SBSaabo Balde
Saabo Balde
Jules

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Mali Twist — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Mali Twist?

Mali Twist is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Mali Twist on Netflix?

No, Mali Twist is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is Mali Twist on Amazon Prime Video?

Mali Twist isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Mali Twist for free?

Mali Twist is available on Disney Plus in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.