Congorama (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2006, Congorama is a drama film directed by Philippe Falardeau, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Michel is a Belgian inventor. He cares for his father, a paralysed writer, is married to a Congolese woman and is the father of an interracial child whom he reassures as to his parentage. He discovers at the age of 41 that he was adopted, actually having been born in Sainte-Cécile, Quebec. In the summer of 2000, he travels to Quebec, supposedly to sell some of his inventions. While on a near-impossible quest to find his birth family in the town where he was born, he crosses paths with Louis Legros, son of another inventor, in a meeting which will change their lives.
Who’s in it. Congorama stars Paul Ahmarani as Louis Legros, Olivier Gourmet as Michel Roy, Jean-Pierre Cassel as Hervé Roy and Claudia Tagbo as Alice Roy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Congorama has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Congorama page.
If you liked it. Fans of Congorama tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Congorama (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Congorama change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Congorama worth watching?
- Congorama holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Congorama?
- Congorama stars Paul Ahmarani, Olivier Gourmet, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Claudia Tagbo and Arnaud Mouithys.