The African (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1983, The African is a comedy and adventure film directed by Philippe de Broca, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Charlotte (Catherine Deneuve) flies to East-Africa in order to build a touristic center near the Lake Williams where the pygmys live. Here she meets her husband Victor (Philippe Noiret), a devoted conservationist who left her three years ago to live in the jungle. Can you imagine his enthusiasm when she arrives at the conclusion that the ideal place to built this holiday resort is his kitchen garden?
Who’s in it. The African stars Catherine Deneuve as Charlotte, Philippe Noiret as Victor, Jean-François Balmer as Paul Planchet and Jacques François as Le docteur Patterson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The African 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 The African page.
If you liked it. Fans of The African tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The African (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The African change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The African worth watching?
- The African holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The African?
- The African stars Catherine Deneuve, Philippe Noiret, Jean-François Balmer, Jacques François and Jean Benguigui.
- When was The African released?
- The African was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.