Salut cousin ! (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1996, Salut cousin ! is a comedy film directed by Merzak Allouache, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. The comedy in this lively film barely conceals its darker, more serious undertones as it chronicles a young Algerian's eye-opening introduction to the joys and travails of being an immigrant in Paris. Alilo has left his home to pick up an important suitcase for his employer. Unfortunately, he has lost the Parisian address. Fortunately, his cousin Mok, emigrated there several years before with his middle-class family before and is able to act as a guide. Mok, an aspiring rap singer, comes from a middle-class family, but chooses to live on his own in the dilapidated deteriorating 18th district, known as 'Moskova.' Mok characterizes the place as a haven for artists and intellectuals, but it is plainly just a Third World slum filled with tightly knit and colorful neighbors. Mok and Alilo have many interesting, some tragedy-tinged adventures over the five days it takes them to find the suitcase.
Who’s in it. Salut cousin ! stars Gad Elmaleh as Alilo, Messaoud Hattau as Mok, Magaly Berdy as Fatoumata and Ann-Gisel Glass as Laurence, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Salut cousin ! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Salut cousin ! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Salut cousin ! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Salut cousin ! (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Salut cousin ! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Salut cousin ! worth watching?
- Salut cousin ! holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Salut cousin !?
- Salut cousin ! stars Gad Elmaleh, Messaoud Hattau, Magaly Berdy, Ann-Gisel Glass and Jean Benguigui.
- When was Salut cousin ! released?
- Salut cousin ! was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.