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Samba

2014·Movie
1h 58min
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and romantic

  • Pathos8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, class and money, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Sometimes those with nothing have the most to lose.

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.
ImmigrationBurnoutFrench CinemaRomanceSocial CommentaryMelancholyCharacter-DrivenContemporary RealismClass Struggles

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Samba legally?

Samba is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Samba worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 61%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Samba?

1 h 58 min

Samba runs 1 h 58 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Samba?

Critics57
Audiences56

Yes. Critics average 57 and audiences 56 out of 100, so both groups see Samba much the same way.

Was Samba a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$151,530

No. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $151,530 worldwide, 1% of its budget.

What language is Samba in?

FrenchArabicEnglishPortugueseRussianSerbian

It was made in French, with some Arabic, English, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Samba?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Samba in 41 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.