Black Girl (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1966, Black Girl is a drama film directed by Ousmane Sembène, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Eager to find a better life abroad, a Senegalese woman becomes a mere governess to a family in southern France, suffering from discrimination and marginalization.
Who’s in it. Black Girl stars Mbissine Thérèse Diop as Diouana, Anne-Marie Jelinek as Madame, Robert Fontaine as Monsieur and Momar Nar Sene as Diouana's Boyfriend, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Black Girl has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and 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 Black Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Girl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Girl (1966)?
- In US, Black Girl is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and 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 Black Girl worth watching?
- Black Girl holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Black Girl?
- Black Girl stars Mbissine Thérèse Diop, Anne-Marie Jelinek, Robert Fontaine, Momar Nar Sene and Toto Bissainthe.
- When was Black Girl released?
- Black Girl was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.