Africa Addio (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1966, Africa Addio is a horror and documentary film directed by Gualtiero Jacopetti, running about 138 minutes. “Every Scene Looks You Straight in the Eye... and Spits!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A documentary about the end of the colonial era in Africa, portraying acts of animal poaching, violence, executions, and tribal slaughter.
Who’s in it. Africa Addio stars Sergio Rossi as Narrator (voice), Jomo Kenyatta as (archive footage), Gualtiero Jacopetti as Himself (uncredited) and Julius Nyerere as Himself (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Africa Addio has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Africa Addio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Africa Addio tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Africa Addio (1966)?
- In US, Africa Addio is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Africa Addio worth watching?
- Africa Addio holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Africa Addio?
- Africa Addio stars Sergio Rossi, Jomo Kenyatta, Gualtiero Jacopetti, Julius Nyerere and Moïse Kapenda Tshombe.
- When was Africa Addio released?
- Africa Addio was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.