Timbuktu
2014, French. Directed by Abderrahmane Sissako.
A song for freedom.
Just outside of the Malian city of Timbuktu, now occupied by militant Islamic rebels who impose the Sharia on civilians and inconvenience their daily life, a cattleman kills a fisherman.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 534 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Timbuktu
Timbuktu is streaming on Cohen Media in India.
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Details
- Released
- 10 December 2014
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Abderrahmane Sissako, Kessen Tall
- Box office
- $1.1M
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Timbuktu: quick answers
Is Timbuktu worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 534 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Timbuktu?
Timbuktu runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Timbuktu have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Timbuktu. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Timbuktu parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Timbuktu yet.
Which OTT platform is Timbuktu on?
Timbuktu is streaming on Cohen Media in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Timbuktu?
If you liked Timbuktu, try The Scarlet and the Black, Battleground, The Alamo.
Who directed Timbuktu?
Timbuktu (2014) was directed by Abderrahmane Sissako and stars Ibrahim Ahmed, Toulou Kiki, Layla Walet Mohamed.