Nabonga (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1944, Nabonga is an adventure film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 75 minutes. “A WHITE GIRL RULES THE JUNGLE...HER STRENGTH OF POWER WAS "NABONGA!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a treasure hunter seeks a downed airplane in the jungles of Africa, he encounters one of the passenger's young daughter, now fully grown, and with a gorilla protector.
Who’s in it. Nabonga stars Buster Crabbe as Ray Gorman, Fifi D'Orsay as Marie, Barton MacLane as Carl Hurst and Julie London as Doreen Stockwell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Nabonga has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nabonga page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nabonga 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 Nabonga (1944)?
- In US, Nabonga is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nabonga worth watching?
- Nabonga holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nabonga?
- Nabonga stars Buster Crabbe, Fifi D'Orsay, Barton MacLane, Julie London and Bryant Washburn.
- When was Nabonga released?
- Nabonga was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.