Simba

1955Movie1 h 39 min

64
DecentGoodWatch score
64
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

A European family in East Africa finds itself caught up in an uprising by local black Africans against their white colonial masters. Based on the Mau-Mau rebellion in Kenya in the early 1950s.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Produced by
Peter De Sarigny

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Facts

January 7, 1955 · 1 h 39 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 7, 1955
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Simba?"

Questions about Simba

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Simba?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Simba worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.2).

Is Simba good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 3 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Simba?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.