Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1998, Kirikou and the Sorceress is a fantasy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Michel Ocelot, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Drawn from elements of West African folk tales, it depicts how a newborn boy, Kirikou, saves his village from the evil witch Karaba.
Who’s in it. Kirikou and the Sorceress stars Doudou Gueye Thiaw as Kirikou enfant (voice), Maimouna N'Diaye as La Mère (voice), Awa Sène Sarr as Karaba (voice) and Robert Liensol as Le Sage dans la montagne (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Kirikou and the Sorceress has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kirikou and the Sorceress page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kirikou and the Sorceress tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998)?
- In US, Kirikou and the Sorceress is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kirikou and the Sorceress worth watching?
- Kirikou and the Sorceress holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kirikou and the Sorceress?
- Kirikou and the Sorceress stars Doudou Gueye Thiaw, Maimouna N'Diaye, Awa Sène Sarr, Robert Liensol and William Nadylam.
- When was Kirikou and the Sorceress released?
- Kirikou and the Sorceress was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.