The Wagoner (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1963, The Wagoner is a drama film directed by Ousmane Sembène, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. A cart-taxi driver goes to the city to make a living, but out of sympathy with other poverty-stricken people, he works for free and goes hungry himself.
Who’s in it. The Wagoner stars Ly Abdoulay as Le charretier and Albourah as Le cheval.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Wagoner 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 The Wagoner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wagoner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wagoner (1963)?
- In US, The Wagoner is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wagoner worth watching?
- The Wagoner holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wagoner?
- The Wagoner stars Ly Abdoulay and Albourah.
- When was The Wagoner released?
- The Wagoner was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.