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Timbuktu

7.020141h 36mMovieDramaWar

Just outside of the Malian city of Timbuktu, now occupied by militant Islamic rebels who impose the Sharia on civilians and inconvenience their daily life, a cattleman kills a fisherman.

DirectorAbderrahmane Sissako
WritersAbderrahmane Sissako·Kessen Tall
ProducersFrédérique Dumas-Zajdela·Sylvie Pialat

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Cast · Directed by Abderrahmane Sissako

IAIbrahim Ahmed
Ibrahim Ahmed
Kidane
TKToulou Kiki
Toulou Kiki
Satima
LM
Layla Walet Mohamed
Toya
AJAbel Jafri
Abel Jafri
Abdelkrim
KNKettly Noël
Kettly Noël
Zabou
HYHichem Yacoubi
Hichem Yacoubi
Jihadist
MMMehdi A.G. Mohamed
Mehdi A.G. Mohamed
Issan
FDFatoumata Diawara
Fatoumata Diawara
Singer
ACAdel Mahmoud Cherif
Adel Mahmoud Cherif
The Imam
SDSalem Dendou
Salem Dendou
Jihadist leader
MK
Mamby Kamissoko
Jihadist
YD
Yoro Diakité
Jihadist

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Timbuktu — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Timbuktu?

Timbuktu is streaming on Cohen Media, Kanopy and Tubi TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Timbuktu on Netflix?

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

Is Timbuktu on Amazon Prime Video?

Timbuktu isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Timbuktu for free?

Timbuktu is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Tubi TV in United States.