They Will Have to Kill Us First (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2015, They Will Have to Kill Us First is a music and documentary film directed by Johanna Schwartz, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. In 2012, jihadists took control of northern Mali. They imposed one of the strictest interpretations of sharia law in history. On August 12th they banned music - radio stations destroyed, instruments burned and musicians facing torture, even death. Overnight, Mali’s most revered members of society – the musicians – were forced into hiding or exile. This film follows Mali’s musicians as they fight to keep music alive in their country. We witness fierce battles between the army and the jihadists, capture life over borders at refugee camps where money and hope are scarce, follow perilous journeys home to war ravaged cities, and for one band, Songhoy Blues, their path to international stardom.
Who’s in it. They Will Have to Kill Us First stars Aliou Touré as Himself - lead singer, Songhoy Blues, Oumar Touré as Himself, guitar, Songhoy Blues, Garba Touré as Himself, guitar, Songhoy Blues and Nathanael Dembélé as Himself, drummer, Songhoy Blues, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, They Will Have to Kill Us First has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Will Have to Kill Us First page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Will Have to Kill Us First tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch They Will Have to Kill Us First (2015)?
- In US, They Will Have to Kill Us First is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is They Will Have to Kill Us First worth watching?
- They Will Have to Kill Us First holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in They Will Have to Kill Us First?
- They Will Have to Kill Us First stars Aliou Touré, Oumar Touré, Garba Touré, Nathanael Dembélé and Khaira Arby.
- When was They Will Have to Kill Us First released?
- They Will Have to Kill Us First was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.