Kirikou and the Sorceress
1998, French. Directed by Michel Ocelot.
Can Kirikou save his village from a terrible curse?
Drawn from elements of West African folk tales, it depicts how a newborn boy, Kirikou, saves his village from the evil witch Karaba.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG
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7.4/10 from 1,204 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Kirikou and the Sorceress is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Michel OcelotDirector
- Doudou Gueye ThiawKirikou enfant (voice)
- Maimouna N'DiayeLa Mère (voice)
- Awa Sène SarrKaraba (voice)
- Robert LiensolLe Sage dans la montagne (voice)
- William NadylamKirikou jeune homme (voice)
- Sebastien HebrantKirikou jeune homme (voice)
- Thilombo LubambuL'Oncle (voice)
- Rémi BichetKirikou adulte
- Marie Augustine DiattaLa femme forte
- Moustapha DiopLe fétiche sur le toit
- Isseu NiangLa femme maigre
- Selly Raby KaneLa grande fille
Details
- Released
- 9 December 1998
- Original title
- Kirikou et la Sorcière
- Country
- France, Belgium, Luxembourg
- Written by
- Michel Ocelot
- Budget
- $4.5M
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Kirikou and the Sorceress: quick answers
What comes after Kirikou and the Sorceress?
Next in the series: Kirikou and the Wild Beasts (2005) and Kirikou and the Men and Women (2012).
Is Kirikou and the Sorceress worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 1,204 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Kirikou and the Sorceress?
Kirikou and the Sorceress runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
Does Kirikou and the Sorceress have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Kirikou and the Sorceress. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Kirikou and the Sorceress parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Kirikou and the Sorceress is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Kirikou and the Sorceress on?
Kirikou and the Sorceress is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Kirikou and the Sorceress?
If you liked Kirikou and the Sorceress, try Welcome to Smelliville, The Pagemaster, The Princess and the Goblin.
Who directed Kirikou and the Sorceress?
Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998) was directed by Michel Ocelot and stars Doudou Gueye Thiaw, Maimouna N'Diaye, Awa Sène Sarr.