Mandingo (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1975, Mandingo is an action, drama, romance and history film directed by Richard Fleischer, running about 127 minutes. “Expect The Savage. The Sensual. The Shocking. The Sad. The Powerful. The Shameful. Expect The Truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Warren Maxwell, the owner of a run-down plantation, pressures his son, Hammond, to marry and produce an heir to inherit the plantation. Hammond settles on his own cousin, Blanche, but purchases a sex slave when he returns from the honeymoon. Meanwhile, Warren buys a new Mandingo slave named Mede to breed and to earn money as a prize-fighter.
Who’s in it. Mandingo stars James Mason as Warren Maxwell, Susan George as Blanche Woodford Maxwell, Ken Norton as Mede (Ganymede) and Perry King as Hammond Maxwell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Mandingo 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 Mandingo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mandingo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mandingo (1975)?
- In US, Mandingo 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 Mandingo worth watching?
- Mandingo holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mandingo?
- Mandingo stars James Mason, Susan George, Ken Norton, Perry King and Richard Ward.
- When was Mandingo released?
- Mandingo was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.