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Samba (2014)

"Sometimes those with nothing have the most to lose."
ThumbScore
👍 78%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 57% (RT: 61%, MC: 53) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaComedy

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Director
Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano
Runtime
1h 58m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
6.3/10 (978 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
61%
Metacritic
53
Cast
Omar Sy as Samba Cissé
Tahar Rahim as Walid aka Wilson
Issaka Sawadogo as Jonas Karanoto
Hélène Vincent as Marcelle
Youngar Fall as Lamouna, Samba's uncle
Christiane Millet as Madeleine
Most people think so. 78% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 978 votes. Critics scored it lower at 57%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Samba migrated to France 10 years ago from Senegal, and has since been plugging away at various lowly jobs. Alice is a senior executive who has recently undergone a burnout. Both struggle to get out of their dead-end lives. Samba's willing to do whatever it takes to get working papers, while Alice tries to get her life back on track until fate draws them together. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Omar Sy spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • The initial cut of Samba was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Samba is a 2014 drama, comedy film directed by Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano. Samba migrated to France 10 years ago from Senegal, and has since been plugging away at various lowly jobs. Alice is a senior executive who has recently undergone a burnout.

Both struggle to get out of their dead-end lives. Samba's willing to do whatever it takes to get working papers, while Alice tries to get her life back on track until fate draws them together. The film has been rated by 978 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Samba delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Samba (2014) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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