Where to Watch Timbuktu (2014) in the US

What it's about

Not far from the ancient Malian city of Timbuktu, proud cattle herder Kidane (Ibrahim Ahmed aka Pino) lives peacefully in the dunes with his wife Satima (Toulou Kiki), his daughter Toya (Layla Walet Mohamed), and Issan (Mehdi Ag Mohamed), their twelve-year-old shepherd. In town, the people suffer, powerless, from the regime of terror imposed by the Jihadists determined to control their faith. Music, laughter, cigarettes, even soccer have been banned. The women have become shadows but resist with dignity. Every day, the new improvised courts issue tragic and absurd sentences. Kidane and his family are being spared the chaos that prevails in Timbuktu. But their destiny changes abruptly.

Cast and crew

Director

Abderrahmane Sissako

Writer

Abderrahmane Sissako, Kessen Tall

Starring

Ibrahim Ahmed, Abel Jafri, Toulou Kiki

Details

Release date

Dec 10, 2014

Language

Arabic, English, French, Tamashek, Bambara, Songhay

Country

Mauritania, France, Qatar

Box office

$1,076,075

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 33 wins & 28 nominations total

Where to Watch Timbuktu (2014) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Timbuktu in the United States?

Timbuktu is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Cohen Media (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Prime Video.

Can I stream Timbuktu or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on Cohen Media (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Prime Video.

Can I watch Timbuktu for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).