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Lumumba

2000Movie1 h 55 min

DramaHistory
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic783.2Rotten Tomatoes81%83%
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic783.2Rotten Tomatoes81%83%

Summary

The true story of the rise to power and brutal assassination of the formerly vilified and later redeemed leader of the independent Congo, Patrice Lumumba.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly

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Crew

Directed by
Raoul Peck
Written by
Raoul Peck, Dan Edelstein, Pascal Bonitzer
Produced by
Jacques Bidou
Music by
Jean-Claude Petit

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Facts

September 27, 2000 · 1 h 55 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
September 27, 2000
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
French
Also spoken
English, Lingala
Made in
France, Belgium, Germany, Haiti, Netherlands
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Lumumba?"

Questions about Lumumba

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lumumba?

KanopyHooplaOVID

In the United States, Lumumba streams on OVID, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Lumumba worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 78). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Can I half-watch Lumumba?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 7 for philosophical.

Will I feel good after watching Lumumba?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Lumumba in English?

FrenchEnglishLingala

No, it was made in French, with some English and Lingala.