Manderlay (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2005, Manderlay is a drama film directed by Lars von Trier, running about 139 minutes. “Liberation. Whether They Want It Or Not.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1933, after leaving Dogville, Grace Margaret Mulligan sees a slave being punished at a cotton farm called Manderlay. Officially slavery is illegal and Grace stands up against the owners of the farm. She stays with some gangsters in Manderlay and tries to influence the situation. But when harvest time comes Grace sees the social and economic reality of Manderlay.
Who’s in it. Manderlay stars Bryce Dallas Howard as Grace Margaret Mulligan, Isaach De Bankolé as Timothy, Danny Glover as Wilhelm and Willem Dafoe as Grace's Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Manderlay has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $674.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Manderlay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manderlay tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manderlay (2005)?
- In US, Manderlay is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Manderlay worth watching?
- Manderlay holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Manderlay?
- Manderlay stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Isaach De Bankolé, Danny Glover, Willem Dafoe and Michaël Abiteboul.
- When was Manderlay released?
- Manderlay was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.