Mandabi (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1968, Mandabi is a comedy and drama film directed by Ousmane Sembène, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A money order from a relative in Paris throws the life of a Senegalese family man out of order. He deals with corruption, greed, problematic family members, the locals and the changing from his traditional way of living to a more modern one.
Who’s in it. Mandabi stars Makhouredia Gueye as Ibrahim Dieng, Ynousse N'Diaye as Méty the First Wife, Isseu Niang as Aram the Second Wife and Mustapha Ture as M'barka the Shopkeeper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Mandabi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mandabi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mandabi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mandabi (1968)?
- In US, Mandabi is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mandabi worth watching?
- Mandabi holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mandabi?
- Mandabi stars Makhouredia Gueye, Ynousse N'Diaye, Isseu Niang, Mustapha Ture and Christoph Colomb.
- When was Mandabi released?
- Mandabi was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.