Africano (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2001, Africano is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Amr Arafa, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of Badr, a young veterinarian, and his brother in law ‘Essaam, their desire for success and the seeming good fortune they encounter. Their life turned upside down when they get news that they have inherited a Zoo from Badr's uncle in South Africa. Badr and ‘Essaam fly to South Africa where they meet Gameela, Badr's niece, they find that the zoo is facing many problems. Badr, ‘Essaam, and Gameela face such challenges as vicious lion attacks, greedy bankers, treacherous relatives, with the help of Shaaker the father's lawyer and Adam, the loyal family employee.
Who’s in it. Africano stars Ahmed El Sakka as Badr, Mona Zaki as Gamila, Ahmed Eid as Essam and Hassan Hosny as Shaker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Africano has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shahid VIP. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Africano page.
If you liked it. Fans of Africano tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Africano (2001)?
- In US, Africano is available to stream on Shahid VIP. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Africano worth watching?
- Africano holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Africano?
- Africano stars Ahmed El Sakka, Mona Zaki, Ahmed Eid, Hassan Hosny and Nashoua Mostafa.
- When was Africano released?
- Africano was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.