Bamako (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2006, Bamako is a drama film directed by Abderrahmane Sissako, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Melé is a bar singer, her husband Chaka is out of work and the couple is on the verge of breaking up... In the courtyard of the house they share with other families, a trial court has been set up. African civil society spokesmen have taken proceedings against the World Bank and the IMF whom they blame for Africa's woes... Amidst the pleas and the testimonies, life goes on in the courtyard. Chaka does not seem to be concerned by this novel Africa's desire to fight for its rights.
Who’s in it. Bamako stars Aïssa Maïga as Melé, Tiécoura Traoré as Chaka, Maimouna Hélène Diarra as Saramba and Balla Habib Dembélé as Falaï, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Bamako has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $111K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI, OVID and MUBI Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bamako page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bamako tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bamako (2006)?
- In US, Bamako is available to stream on MUBI, OVID and MUBI Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bamako worth watching?
- Bamako holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bamako?
- Bamako stars Aïssa Maïga, Tiécoura Traoré, Maimouna Hélène Diarra, Balla Habib Dembélé and Djénéba Koné.
- When was Bamako released?
- Bamako was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.