Timbuktu (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1959, Timbuktu is an adventure and war film directed by Jacques Tourneur, running about 91 minutes. “The mighty revolt that turned the Sahara red!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American wheeler-dealer woos a colonel's wife amid danger at a French Foreign Legion fort.
Who’s in it. Timbuktu stars Victor Mature as Mike Conway, Yvonne De Carlo as Natalie Dufort, George Dolenz as Colonel Charles Dufort and John Dehner as Emir Bhaki aka The Lion of the Desert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Timbuktu has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Timbuktu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Timbuktu tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Timbuktu (1959)?
- In US, Timbuktu is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Timbuktu worth watching?
- Timbuktu holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Timbuktu?
- Timbuktu stars Victor Mature, Yvonne De Carlo, George Dolenz, John Dehner and Marcia Henderson.
- When was Timbuktu released?
- Timbuktu was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.