A Murder in Abidjan (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2000, A Murder in Abidjan is a documentary and crime film directed by Mosco Boucault, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. 1995. On the outskirts of Abidjan, the largest city in Ivory Coast, a policeman is murdered. Shot outside his vehicle, while his fiancée sits in the car, terrified. Superintendent Kouassi is the detective in charge of the investigation. Tall and lanky, he moves with the tired energy of a man who has seen it all. Drawing on a network of underworld characters with dubious information, Kouassi’s team begins bringing in potential suspects and subjecting them to horrific brutality: beating them with sticks, hanging them upside-down, threatening their lives. Some of the men are left so broken they have to literally drag themselves into Kouassi’s office later, to be interrogated while lying on the floor, their bodies a mess of bruises, broken bones, and lacerations.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, A Murder in Abidjan sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Murder in Abidjan page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Murder in Abidjan (2000)?
- In US, A Murder in Abidjan is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Murder in Abidjan worth watching?
- A Murder in Abidjan holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was A Murder in Abidjan released?
- A Murder in Abidjan was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.