Call Me Bwana (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1963, Call Me Bwana is a comedy film directed by Gordon Douglas, running about 102 minutes. “Hope was never lovelier... Ekberg was never funnier!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A returning moon capsule goes off course and lands in Africa where a little-known tribe finds it. Washington sends Matthew Merriwether to recover it—thinking he's an expert on the region—when in fact he's no such thing. However, a foreign power sends Secret Agent Luba to try and acquire the capsule for itself and, when Matthew and Luba reach their destination, they find that the tribe believes the capsule to be sacred and won't give it up.
Who’s in it. Call Me Bwana stars Bob Hope as Matt, Anita Ekberg as Luba, Edie Adams as Frederica and Lionel Jeffries as Ezra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Call Me Bwana has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Call Me Bwana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Call Me Bwana tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Call Me Bwana (1963)?
- In US, Call Me Bwana is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Call Me Bwana worth watching?
- Call Me Bwana holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Call Me Bwana?
- Call Me Bwana stars Bob Hope, Anita Ekberg, Edie Adams, Lionel Jeffries and Percy Herbert.
- When was Call Me Bwana released?
- Call Me Bwana was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.