Dahomey (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2024, Dahomey is a documentary film directed by Mati Diop, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. Thousands of royal artifacts of Dahomey, a West African kingdom, were taken by French colonists in the 19th century for collection and display in Paris. Centuries later, a fraction returned to their home in modern-day Benin. This dramatized documentary follows the journey of 26 of the treasures as told by cultural art historians, embattled university students, and one of the repatriated statues himself.
Who’s in it. Dahomey stars Lucrèce Hougbelo as (voice), Parfait Vaiayinon as (voice), Didier Sedoha Nassangade as (voice) and Sabine Badjogoumin as (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Dahomey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel 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 Dahomey page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dahomey (2024)?
- In US, Dahomey is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon 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 Dahomey worth watching?
- Dahomey holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dahomey?
- Dahomey stars Lucrèce Hougbelo, Parfait Vaiayinon, Didier Sedoha Nassangade, Sabine Badjogoumin and Dowoti Desir.
- When was Dahomey released?
- Dahomey was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.