Casanegra (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2008, Casanegra is a thriller and drama film directed by Nour-Eddine Lakhmari, running about 131 minutes. “What's white about Casablanca, they should call it Casanegra” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Moroccan-Norwegian co-production about the dark side of Casablanca (Casanegra). In a country where good virtues are the norm in public, Casanegra shows the vices: domestic violence, alcohol abuse and drug abuse. Meet Karim and Adil and their struggle in the big city.
Who’s in it. Casanegra stars Anas El Baz as Karim, Mohamed Benbrahim as Zrirek, Omar Lotfi as Adil and Ghita Tazi as Nabila, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Casanegra has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $89.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Casanegra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Casanegra tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Casanegra (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Casanegra change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Casanegra worth watching?
- Casanegra holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Casanegra?
- Casanegra stars Anas El Baz, Mohamed Benbrahim, Omar Lotfi, Ghita Tazi and Driss Roukhe.
- When was Casanegra released?
- Casanegra was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.