

Tall as the Baobab Tree
2012, French. Directed by Jeremy Teicher.
In a rural African village poised at the outer edge of the modern world, a teenage girl hatches a secret plan to rescue her 11-year-old sister from an arranged marriage.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Tall as the Baobab Tree is streaming on OVID in India.
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- Released
- 25 August 2012
- Original title
- Grand comme le Baobab
- Country
- Senegal
- Written by
- Jeremy Teicher, Alexi Pappas
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How long is Tall as the Baobab Tree?
Tall as the Baobab Tree runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does Tall as the Baobab Tree have a post-credits scene?
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Tall as the Baobab Tree parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tall as the Baobab Tree is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Tall as the Baobab Tree on?
Tall as the Baobab Tree is streaming on OVID in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tall as the Baobab Tree?
If you liked Tall as the Baobab Tree, try Boys' School, True Grit, The High and the Mighty.
Who directed Tall as the Baobab Tree?
Tall as the Baobab Tree (2012) was directed by Jeremy Teicher and stars Alpha Dia, Cheikh Dia, Mboural Dia.