Adama (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2015, Adama is a drama, war and animation film directed by Simon Rouby, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. 12 year-old Adama lives in a remote village in West Africa, sheltered by the Cliffs. Out, beyond, lies "the land of breaths", the kingdom of wicked spirits hungry for war. When Samba, his elder brother, suddenly vanishes from the village, Adama decides to set off in search of him. Accompanied first by Abdou, a tragically lucid griot, then by Maximin, a street urchin who is his own negative twin, he crosses a Europe in the grip of war. We're in 1914. Borne by the energy of desperation and the poetry of childhood, Adama travels to the hell of the frontline in order to free his brother. Ultimately, Adama's love for his brother will open an unexpected way to his initiatory journey.
Who’s in it. Adama stars Pascal N'Zonzi as Abdou, Azize Diabate Abdoulaye, jack mba as Samba and Oxmo Puccino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Adama has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID 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 Adama page.
If you liked it. Fans of Adama tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Adama (2015)?
- In US, Adama is available to stream on OVID, 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 Adama worth watching?
- Adama holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Adama?
- Adama stars Pascal N'Zonzi, Azize Diabate Abdoulaye, jack mba, Oxmo Puccino and Mariam Kaba.