Saloum (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2021, Saloum is a thriller, fantasy, crime and adventure film directed by Jean Luc Herbulot, running about 84 minutes. “Once upon a time in Africa...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three mercenaries extracting a druglord out of Guinea-Bissau are forced to hide in the mystical region of Saloum, Senegal.
Who’s in it. Saloum stars Yann Gael as Chaka, Evelyne Ily Juhen as Awa, Roger Felmont Sallah as Rafa and Mentor Ba as Minuit, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Saloum has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saloum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saloum tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saloum (2021)?
- In US, Saloum is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Saloum worth watching?
- Saloum holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saloum?
- Saloum stars Yann Gael, Evelyne Ily Juhen, Roger Felmont Sallah, Mentor Ba and Bruno Henry.
- When was Saloum released?
- Saloum was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.