On the Dark Continent (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1993, On the Dark Continent is a comedy film directed by Marco Risi, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. In the 1950s, a big stir was made by a book (and its corresponding movie) called The Ugly American. Its subject was the grievous damage done to local cultures by well-meaning but essentially clueless (and frequently arrogant) representatives of the U.S. Since then, the phenomenon of cultural damage cause by arrogant tourists and visitors has been demonstrated to be something everyone is capable of. In this thoughtful, comic drama, the subject is Italians overseas. In this film, Malindi Kenya is the playground of rich Italians.
Who’s in it. On the Dark Continent stars Diego Abatantuono as Fulvio Colombo, Corso Salani as Alessandro Benini, Anna Falchi as Irene and Ivo Garrani as Monsignor Fantazzini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, On the Dark Continent 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 On the Dark Continent page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Dark Continent tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Dark Continent (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for On the Dark Continent change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is On the Dark Continent worth watching?
- On the Dark Continent holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in On the Dark Continent?
- On the Dark Continent stars Diego Abatantuono, Corso Salani, Anna Falchi, Ivo Garrani and Gianfranco Barra.
- When was On the Dark Continent released?
- On the Dark Continent was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.