Letters from Alou (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1990, Letters from Alou is a drama film directed by Montxo Armendáriz, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of Africans clandestinely reaches the coast of southern Spain. Among them is Alou, a 28 years old Senegalese. As all his belongings are stolen while in Almsería, he has no choice but to engage in street vending. His only pleasure are the letters he writes to his family to tell the vicissitudes of his Spanish adventure.
Who’s in it. Letters from Alou stars Mulie Jarju as Alou, Eulalia Ramón as Carmen, Ahmed El-Maaroufi as Moncef and Akonio Dolo as Mulie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Letters from Alou has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Letters from Alou page.
If you liked it. Fans of Letters from Alou tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Letters from Alou (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Letters from Alou change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Letters from Alou worth watching?
- Letters from Alou holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Letters from Alou?
- Letters from Alou stars Mulie Jarju, Eulalia Ramón, Ahmed El-Maaroufi, Akonio Dolo and Albert Vidal.
- When was Letters from Alou released?
- Letters from Alou was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.