Hyenas (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1992, Hyenas is a comedy and drama film directed by Djibril Diop Mambéty, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. After being kicked out of her African village three decades earlier for getting pregnant out of wedlock, Linguere has returned home. While Linguere has done well for herself, her home village has fallen on hard economic times. Intent on punishing Dramaan, the man who fathered her child but refused to own up to the act, Linguere makes a proposal: She will help the town financially, if the locals agree to execute Dramaan.
Who’s in it. Hyenas stars Djibril Diop Mambéty as The Judge, Mansour Diouf as Dramaan, Ami Diakhate as Linguere Ramatou and Mamadou Mahourédia Gueye as The Mayor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Hyenas has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hyenas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hyenas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hyenas (1992)?
- In US, Hyenas is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hyenas worth watching?
- Hyenas holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hyenas?
- Hyenas stars Djibril Diop Mambéty, Mansour Diouf, Ami Diakhate, Mamadou Mahourédia Gueye and Calgou Fall.
- When was Hyenas released?
- Hyenas was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.