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Xala

6.919752h 1mMovieComedy

A rich businessman in Senegal is cursed with crippling erectile dysfunction upon the day of his marriage to his third wife; the only cure is brutal public humiliation.

DirectorOusmane Sembène
WriterOusmane Sembène
ProducerPaulin Soumanou Vieyra

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Cast · Directed by Ousmane Sembène

TL
Thierno Leye
Hadji Aboucader Beye
MNMyriam Niang
Myriam Niang
Rama (as Miriam Niang)
SS
Seune Samb
Adja Assatu, Beye's wife
FD
Fatim Diagne
Saleslady / Secretary
YS
Younousse Sèye
Aram, Second Wife
MTMustapha Ture
Mustapha Ture
The Client
IS
Iliamane Sagna
Modu, El Hadji's chauffeur
DN
Dieynaba Niang
La Badiene
MGMakhouredia Gueye
Makhouredia Gueye
Minister Kebe
FS
Farba Sarr
Business Man
MS
Mamadou Sarr
Business Man
FS
Farba Sarr
Businessman

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Xala — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Xala?

Xala is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Xala on Netflix?

No, Xala is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Xala on Amazon Prime Video?

Xala 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 Xala for free?

Xala is available on Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.