Harkis (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2008, Harkis is a drama and tv movie film directed by Alain Tasma.
What it’s about. 1972, le sud de la France, en pleine forêt, une famille aux maigres bagages découvre le nouveau camp où elle va vivre. Malgré le paternalisme affiché du chef de camps, les harkis ont la vie dure et aucune liberté réelle. Une vie de misère et de tutelle que Leila, la fille aînée des Benamar, refuse. Elle a l'âge de la révolte, celles du premier amour aussi. Pour elle, son père, marqué par la guerre et l'exil, habitué à plier, ne doit rien aux Français qui ne les ont pas protégés en Algérie...
Who’s in it. Harkis stars Smaïn as Saïd, Leïla Bekhti as Leila, Pierre Perrier as Jérôme and Frédéric Pierrot as Capitaine Robert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Harkis has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Harkis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harkis tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harkis (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Harkis change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Harkis worth watching?
- Harkis holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Harkis?
- Harkis stars Smaïn, Leïla Bekhti, Pierre Perrier, Frédéric Pierrot and Baya Belal.
- When was Harkis released?
- Harkis was released in 2008.