Laila in Haifa (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2021, Laila in Haifa is a comedy, romance and history film directed by Amos Gitai, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. The film was shot entirely in a nightclub, with an adjoining contemporary art gallery, whose customers are both Israelis and Palestinians, in one of Israel’s most open cities, Haifa. A long night in a place where the most diverse people meet: Jews, Muslims, gays, heterosexuals, transvestites; and three women, who in that multifaceted microcosm, a gathering peaceful hideout, can find shelter from male bullying and arrogance.
Who’s in it. Laila in Haifa stars Maria Zreik as Laila, Naama Preis as Naama, Tsahi Halevi as Gil and Makram J. Khoury as Kamal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Laila in Haifa has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Laila in Haifa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Laila in Haifa tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Laila in Haifa (2021)?
- In US, Laila in Haifa is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Laila in Haifa worth watching?
- Laila in Haifa holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Laila in Haifa?
- Laila in Haifa stars Maria Zreik, Naama Preis, Tsahi Halevi, Makram J. Khoury and Bahira Ablassi.
- When was Laila in Haifa released?
- Laila in Haifa was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.