Touki Bouki (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1973, Touki Bouki is a drama and romance film directed by Djibril Diop Mambéty, running about 91 minutes. “The Journey of the Hyena” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cowherd with a skull-mounted motorcycle and a university student meet in Dakar; put off by life in Senegal, they plan to make money in Paris.
Who’s in it. Touki Bouki stars Magaye Niang as Mory, Myriam Niang as Anta (as Mareme Niang), Christoph Colomb and Mustapha Ture, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Touki Bouki has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and MUBI and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Touki Bouki page.
If you liked it. Fans of Touki Bouki tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Touki Bouki (1973)?
- In US, Touki Bouki 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 Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Touki Bouki worth watching?
- Touki Bouki holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Touki Bouki?
- Touki Bouki stars Magaye Niang, Myriam Niang, Christoph Colomb, Mustapha Ture and Aminata Fall.
- When was Touki Bouki released?
- Touki Bouki was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.