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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

Where to watch

Cohen Media Amazon Channel

Cohen Media Amazon Channel Kanopy

Kanopy

Tubi TV

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Abderrahmane Sissako

Ibrahim Ahmed

Toulou Kiki

Layla Walet Mohamed

Abel Jafri

Kettly Noël

Hichem Yacoubi

Mehdi A.G. Mohamed

Mehdi A.G. Mohamed

Fatoumata Diawara

Fatoumata Diawara

Adel Mahmoud Cherif

Adel Mahmoud Cherif

Salem Dendou

Jihadist leader

Mamby Kamissoko

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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.