Toubab (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2021, Toubab is a comedy and drama film directed by Florian Dietrich, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Matured through two years in prison, Babtou is looking forward to a new beginning with his buddy Dennis. A free man in a free world! But of all things, his welcome party where all the boys from the block are gathered ends in a police operation. Babtou has his hands cuffed again and is confronted with dramatic news. He will soon be deported to his “home country” of Senegal. To prevent a deportation, Babtou and Dennis are willing to do anything, including marriage.
Who’s in it. Toubab stars Seyneb Saleh as Yara, Burak Yiğit as Semin, Nina Gummich as Manu and Uwe Preuss as Siggi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Toubab has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In IN you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Toubab page.
If you liked it. Fans of Toubab tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Toubab (2021)?
- In IN, Toubab is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Toubab worth watching?
- Toubab holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Toubab?
- Toubab stars Seyneb Saleh, Burak Yiğit, Nina Gummich, Uwe Preuss and Julius Nitschkoff.
- When was Toubab released?
- Toubab was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.