Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998)

Kernel Score: 81% · 1,151 ratings · Rated PG

Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Animation, Family

Released: 1998-12-09

Runtime: 71 minutes

Where to watch Kirikou and the Sorceress

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

Drawn from elements of West African folk tales, it depicts how a newborn boy, Kirikou, saves his village from the evil witch Karaba.

Kirikou and the Sorceress parents' guide: ages 5+

Parents need to know that this animated folktale features a village threatened by an evil witch, resolved through courage and kindness.

  • Violence & scariness: A little — Mild folktale peril involving a village threatened by a witch, with no graphic content.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Michel Ocelot

Cast

  • Doudou Gueye Thiaw as Kirikou enfant (voice)
  • Maimouna N'Diaye as La Mère (voice)
  • Awa Sène Sarr as Karaba (voice)
  • Robert Liensol as Le Sage dans la montagne (voice)
  • William Nadylam as Kirikou jeune homme (voice)
  • Sebastien Hebrant as Kirikou jeune homme (voice)
  • Thilombo Lubambu as L'Oncle (voice)
  • Rémi Bichet as Kirikou adulte
  • Marie Augustine Diatta as La femme forte
  • Moustapha Diop as Le fétiche sur le toit

Kirikou and the Sorceress FAQ

Is Kirikou and the Sorceress good?

Kirikou and the Sorceress has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,151 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Kirikou and the Sorceress?

In the US you can stream Kirikou and the Sorceress on Prime Video and rent it from Prime Video.

Is Kirikou and the Sorceress OK for kids?

Kirikou and the Sorceress is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that this animated folktale features a village threatened by an evil witch, resolved through courage and kindness.

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