Free Men (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2011, Free Men is a drama and history film directed by Ismaël Ferroukhi, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. In Paris during WWII, an Algerian immigrant is inspired to join the resistance by his unexpected friendship with a Jewish man. Based on not very known facts about the Muslim community in Paris during WWII, when the Paris Mosque and its dynamic leader played a pivotal role in supporting the resistance and rescuing Jews.
Who’s in it. Free Men stars Tahar Rahim as Younes, Michael Lonsdale as Si Kaddour Ben Ghabrit, Lubna Azabal as Warba Shlimane alias Leila and Mahmoud Shalaby as Salim Halali, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Free Men has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks, France Channel Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Free Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of Free Men tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Free Men (2011)?
- In US, Free Men is available to stream on Chai Flicks, France Channel Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Free Men worth watching?
- Free Men holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Free Men?
- Free Men stars Tahar Rahim, Michael Lonsdale, Lubna Azabal, Mahmoud Shalaby and Christopher Buchholz.