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The African

6.319831h 41mMovieComedyAdventure

Charlotte flies to East Africa to build a tourist center near Lake Williams where the pygmies live. Here she meets her husband Victor, a devoted conservationist who left her three years ago to live in the jungle. Can you imagine his…

DirectorPhilippe de Broca
WritersPhilippe de Broca·Gérard Brach
ProducersClaude Berri·Pierre Grunstein

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Not available in India
Streaming in 7 other countries

The African isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Belgium, Czechia, France, Luxembourg and 3 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Philippe de Broca

CDCatherine Deneuve
Catherine Deneuve
Charlotte
PNPhilippe Noiret
Philippe Noiret
Victor
JBJean-François Balmer
Jean-François Balmer
Paul Planchet
JFJacques François
Jacques François
Le docteur Patterson
JBJean Benguigui
Jean Benguigui
Aristote Poulakis
JM
Joseph Momo
Bako
PM
Pierre Michaël
Le P.D.G
GHGordon Heath
Gordon Heath
Le ministre
RARaymond Aquilon
Raymond Aquilon
Le commandant
GC
Gisèle Charpentier
La matronne
MD
Maxime Dufeu
Un cadre
VRVivian Reed
Vivian Reed
Joséphine

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The African — streaming FAQ

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Is The African on Netflix?

No, The African is not on Netflix in India as of October 2026.

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The African isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.