The African Doctor
Seen it?2016 | 94 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
1975. When Seyolo Zantoko, a doctor from the Congo who has managed, along with his family, to flee tyranny, is hired by the mayor of a small town in northern France, he begins a struggle to adapt to a new life and gain the trust of the prejudiced villagers.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Julien Rambaldi
- Marc ZingaSeyolo Zantoko
- Aïssa MaïgaAnne Zantoko
- Jonathan LambertMayor Lavigne
- RufusJean
- Bayron LebliKamini Zantoko
- Médina DiarraSivi Zantoko
- Jean-Benoît UgeuxMayor
- Stéphane BissotMrs. Quinquin
- Marie-Philomène NgaAunt Baheta
- Mata GabinMado