Timbuktu (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2014, Timbuktu is a drama and war film directed by Abderrahmane Sissako, running about 96 minutes. “A song for freedom.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Timbuktu stars Ibrahim Ahmed as Kidane, Toulou Kiki as Satima, Layla Walet Mohamed as Toya and Abel Jafri as Abdelkrim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Timbuktu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Timbuktu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Timbuktu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Timbuktu (2014)?
- In US, Timbuktu is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Timbuktu worth watching?
- Timbuktu holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Timbuktu?
- Timbuktu stars Ibrahim Ahmed, Toulou Kiki, Layla Walet Mohamed, Abel Jafri and Abel Jafri.
- When was Timbuktu released?
- Timbuktu was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.