Bwana (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1996, Bwana is a comedy and drama film directed by Imanol Uribe, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Antonio, a taxi driver, his wife, and two chidren arrive one fine afternoon at a solitary beach, looking for sea-shells. However, they will find more than expected: namely, Ombasi and Yambo, two illegal African immigrants, apparently thrown back to the ocean from where they came, in search of a better life in Spain. The sun sets, and the evening, night and morning which follow see other bizarre characters entering the scene, before the Africans' and the other characters' fates are finally decided.
Who’s in it. Bwana stars Andrés Pajares as Antonio, María Barranco as Dori, Emilio Buale as Ombasi and Alejandro Martínez as Iván, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Bwana has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bwana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bwana tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bwana (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bwana change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bwana worth watching?
- Bwana holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Bwana?
- Bwana stars Andrés Pajares, María Barranco, Emilio Buale, Alejandro Martínez and Andrea Granero.
- When was Bwana released?
- Bwana was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.