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Lumumba

6.820001h 55mMovieDramaHistory

The true story of the rise to power and brutal assassination of the formerly vilified and later redeemed leader of the independent Congo, Patrice Lumumba. Using newly discovered historical evidence, Haitian-born and later Congo-raised…

DirectorRaoul Peck
WritersDan Edelstein·Raoul Peck
ProducerJacques Bidou

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Cast · Directed by Raoul Peck

ÉEÉriq Ebouaney
Ériq Ebouaney
Patrice Émery Lumumba
ADAlex Descas
Alex Descas
Joseph Mobutu
TSThéophile Sowié
Théophile Sowié
Maurice Mpolo
MKMaka Kotto
Maka Kotto
Joseph Kasa Vubu
DKDieudonné Kabongo
Dieudonné Kabongo
Godefroid Munungo
PNPascal N'Zonzi
Pascal N'Zonzi
Moïse Tshombe
CD
Cheik Doukouré
Joseph Okito
MDMakena Diop
Makena Diop
Thomas Kanza
MKMariam Kaba
Mariam Kaba
Pauline Lumumba
RD
Rudi Delhem
Général Emile Janssens
AD
André Debaar
Walter J. Ganshof Van der Meersch
FA
Francis Adam
Le maître d'hôtel

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Lumumba — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Lumumba?

Lumumba is streaming on OVID, Kanopy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Lumumba on Netflix?

No, Lumumba is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on OVID and Kanopy.

Is Lumumba on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Lumumba isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on OVID and Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Lumumba for free?

Lumumba is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.