Alila (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2003, Alila is a comedy and drama film directed by Amos Gitai, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Life in a Tel Aviv apartment complex, an urban mosaic whose seedy characters, try as they might, can't get out of one another's faces. Gabi, a bobbed haired sexpot, and her lover Hezi—who's older, balding and married—rent a room to have an affair, while Ezra, a pot bellied divorcee, supervises an illegal construction site next door. All this racket drives Schwartz, a Holocaust survivor, to a mental breakdown. Other characters include illegal Chinese immigrants, a teenage boy who's afraid to serve in the army, and a corrupt police detective.
Who’s in it. Alila stars Yaël Abecassis as Gabi, Hana Laslo as Mali, Uri Klauzner as Ezra and Ronit Elkabetz as Ronit, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Alila has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks and Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alila page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alila tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alila (2003)?
- In US, Alila is available to stream on Chai Flicks and Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alila worth watching?
- Alila holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alila?
- Alila stars Yaël Abecassis, Hana Laslo, Uri Klauzner, Ronit Elkabetz and Amos Lavi.
- When was Alila released?
- Alila was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.