Oka! (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 2011, Oka! is a drama film directed by Lavinia Currier, running about 105 minutes. “Listen...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Louis Sarno, an American ethno-musicologist who lived among the Bayaka Pygmies in Central Africa for 25 years.
Who’s in it. Oka! stars Will Yun Lee as Yi, Haviland Morris as Lydia Blake, Peter Riegert as Dr. Maguire and Kris Marshall as Larry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Oka! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oka! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oka! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oka! (2011)?
- In US, Oka! is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Oka! worth watching?
- Oka! holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oka!?
- Oka! stars Will Yun Lee, Haviland Morris, Peter Riegert, Kris Marshall and Isaach De Bankolé.
- When was Oka! released?
- Oka! was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.