Man-Eating Python (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2017, Man-Eating Python is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Mark Beech, running about 41 minutes.

What it’s about. In 2017, Akbar Salubiro set out to harvest palm fruit on the family plantation on the eastern island of Sulawesi. In a startling moment captured in cell phone footage that later went viral, Akbar's body was discovered the next day in the belly of a python.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Man-Eating Python has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Discovery +. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man-Eating Python page.

If you liked it. Fans of Man-Eating Python tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Man-Eating Python (2017)?
In US, Man-Eating Python is available to stream on Discovery +. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Man-Eating Python worth watching?
Man-Eating Python holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Man-Eating Python released?
Man-Eating Python was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 41 minutes.