Djam (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2017, Djam is a drama and music film directed by Tony Gatlif, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Djam, a young Greek woman, is sent to Istanbul by her uncle Kakourgos, a former sailor with a passion for Rebetiko, to find a rare part that will repair their boat. In Istanbul, she encounters Avril, a nineteen-year-old French girl, alone and without any money, who came to Turkey as a voluntary worker with refugees. Djam, generous, cheeky, unpredictable, and free-spirited, takes Avril under her wing on the way to Mytilene. A journey filled with encounters, music, sharing, and hope.
Who’s in it. Djam stars Daphne Patakia as Djam, Maryne Cayon as Avril, Simon Abkarian as Kakourgos and Kimon Kouris as Pano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Djam has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Djam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Djam tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Djam (2017)?
- In US, Djam is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Djam worth watching?
- Djam holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Djam?
- Djam stars Daphne Patakia, Maryne Cayon, Simon Abkarian, Kimon Kouris and Kimon Kouris.
- When was Djam released?
- Djam was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.