Where to watch Samba (2014) in the UK
Samba (2014) is available to watch free in the UK on Rakuten TV. It can also be rented from Rakuten TV or bought from Rakuten TV. Last verified on 1 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Sometimes those with nothing have the most to lose.
Samba migrated to France 10 years ago from Senegal, and has since been plugging away at various lowly jobs. Alice is a senior executive who has recently undergone a burnout. Both struggle to get out of their dead-end lives. Samba's willing to do whatever it takes to get working papers, while Alice tries to get her life back on track until fate draws them together.
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Is Samba on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — Samba (2014) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Rakuten TV instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — Samba (2014) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Rakuten TV instead.
Disney+
No — Samba (2014) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Rakuten TV instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Samba.
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Omar SySamba Cissé -
Charlotte GainsbourgAlice -
Tahar RahimWalid aka Wilson -
Izïa HigelinManu -
Issaka SawadogoJonas Karanoto -
Hélène VincentMarcelle -
Youngar FallLamouna, Samba's uncle -
Christiane MilletMadeleine
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Samba — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Samba for free in the UK?
Samba (2014) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Rakuten TV in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent Samba?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Rakuten TV so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of Samba?
Yes. Samba can be bought as a digital download from Rakuten TV in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is Samba on Netflix in the UK?
No — Samba (2014) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Rakuten TV instead.
Is Samba on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — Samba (2014) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Rakuten TV instead.
Is Samba on Disney+ in the UK?
No — Samba (2014) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Rakuten TV instead.
How accurate is this film's availability data?
Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.
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