Simba (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1955, Simba is a drama and romance film directed by Brian Desmond Hurst, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. A European family in East Africa finds itself caught up in an uprising by local black Africans against their white colonial masters. Based on the Mau-Mau rebellion in Kenya in the early 1950s.
Who’s in it. Simba stars Dirk Bogarde as Alan Howard, Donald Sinden as Inspector Drummond, Virginia McKenna as Mary Crawford and Basil Sydney as Mr Crawford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Simba has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Simba page.
If you liked it. Fans of Simba tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Simba (1955)?
- In US, Simba is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Simba worth watching?
- Simba holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Simba?
- Simba stars Dirk Bogarde, Donald Sinden, Virginia McKenna, Basil Sydney and Marie Ney.
- When was Simba released?
- Simba was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.