Yaaba (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1989, Yaaba is a drama and family film directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A small African village. The story focuses on Bila, a ten year old boy who befriends an old woman, Sana. Everybody calls her 'Witch' but Bila himself calls her 'Yaaba' (grandmother). When Bila's cousin Nopoko gets sick it is Sana's medicine that saves her.
Who’s in it. Yaaba stars Fatimata Sanga as Yaaba, Noufou Ouédraogo as Bila, Roukietou Barry as Nopoko and Adama Ouédraogo as Kougri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Yaaba has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yaaba page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yaaba tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yaaba (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yaaba change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yaaba worth watching?
- Yaaba holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yaaba?
- Yaaba stars Fatimata Sanga, Noufou Ouédraogo, Roukietou Barry, Adama Ouédraogo and Amadé Toure.
- When was Yaaba released?
- Yaaba was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.