Samba (2015): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Samba is a 2015 comedy drama directed by Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache, starring Charlotte Gainsbourg, Omar Sy and Tahar Rahim. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $39.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Directors
- Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Broad Green Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Samba About?
The premise of Samba without spoilers.
A charismatic chef named Samba faces unexpected deportation from France and finds himself forming an unlikely connection with Alice, a dedicated but overwhelmed advocate. As Samba adjusts to his new circumstances and Alice confronts her own challenges, their bond provides mutual support and inspiration. The film blends humor and heartfelt moments, exploring themes of hope, resilience, and the power of human connection in the face of adversity.
Samba Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- blow job
- fellatio in car
- female rear nudity
- smoking after sex
- datsun
- holding a gun to own head
- gun held to one's head
- male full frontal nudity
- penis
- male frontal nudity
- male nudity
- female full frontal nudity
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- boxing
- sick mother
- mobster
- bargaining
- street fight
- bachata
- beat down
- smoking marijuana
- illegal betting
- hand injury
- gun in hand
- eye injury
- italian immigrant
- drug dealing
- datsun 280zx
- purse snatcher
- erectile dysfunction
- debt
- ill mother
- hip hop
- punching bag
- overhearing a conversation
- father son reconciliation
- prison
- juvenile delinquent
- robber
- female topless nudity
- dock worker
- street fighting
- fixed match
- boxing training
- boxing gym
- gay slur
Samba Cast
Charlotte Gainsbourg leads the cast, with Omar Sy and Tahar Rahim. Directed by Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Eric Toledano
- Co-director Olivier Nakache
Also Starring in Samba
· 1 moreMore from Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache
More films directed by Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache, best-rated first: The Specials, The Intouchables, A Difficult Year and C’est la vie!.
Samba Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Samba 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 53 Metascore
User score 4.6
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TMDB 63% User score
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Samba Box Office
Samba grossed $39.2 million worldwide. $151,530 came from the US and Canada and $39 million (100%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$39.2M
- US & Canada
- $151.5K
- International
- $39M
Samba Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Samba.
Cars in Samba
16 cars on screen, including the 2010 MINI One D and the 2001 Ford Mondeo SW MkIII.
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2010 MINI One D Important role -
2001 Ford Mondeo SW MkIII Minor role -
2010 Renault Master Minor role -
2009 Renault Mégane 3 Minor role
Samba Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Hayatimin Sansi” and “웰컴 삼바”.
- Also known as
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- Hayatimin Sansi
- 웰컴 삼바
- Hayatımın Şansı
- Heute bin ich Samba
- Самба
- סמבה
- 웰컴
- 삼바
- Казвам се Самба
- 桑巴, სამბა
- サンバ
- 巴黎遇見愛
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Samba FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Samba, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Samba?
Samba runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Samba released?
Samba was released on July 24, 2015.
Who directed Samba?
Samba was directed by Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache.
More films by Eric Toledano Who is in the cast of Samba?
Samba stars Charlotte Gainsbourg, Omar Sy and Tahar Rahim, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Samba make at the box office?
Samba grossed $39.2 million worldwide ($151,530 domestic, $39 million international).
How is Samba rated?
Samba has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 53 on Metacritic, 63% on TMDB and 4.0/5 on Movie Insider.
Does Samba have a post-credit scene?
No. Samba has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Samba in?
The original language of Samba is Spanish.
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