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title: "Tembele"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tembele-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 993496
imdb_id: "tt20414524"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 2.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Tembele (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tembele-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Tembele" (2022).
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Title: Tembele
Year: 2022
Director: Morris Mugisha
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mental health drama
Country: Uganda
Runtime: 1h 30m
Release Date: 12/10/2022 (UG)
Plot/Synopsis: A man working a garbage truck 12 hours a day in a chaotic city battling a mental setback/breakdown after losing a son. Tembele is a waste dump scavenger.
Awards/Recognition: Uganda's first-ever submission to the Academy Award Best International Feature category.
Cast: Shakinah Aisha, Mutiike Andrew, Jackie Chebet, Chemonge.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
        Tembele is a 2022 Ugandan film directed by Morris Mugisha. It is classified as a drama, thriller, and mental health drama. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 30

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Morris Mugisha
- **Networks / Studios**: Moideas

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Patriq Nkakalukanyi** as *Tembele*
- **Ninsiima Ronah** as *Mawe*
- **Cosmas Sserubogo** as *Segi*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Tembele online?
Tembele is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Tembele worth watching?
Tembele holds a community rating of 2.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Tembele and when was it released?
Tembele is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2022. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Tembele?
Tembele was directed by Morris Mugisha.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tembele — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/993496)
- [Tembele - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tembele)
- [Tembele (2022) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/993496-tembele/cast)
- [Tembele (2022) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20414524/)
- [Tembele (2022) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/en-GB/movie/tembele/credits)

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