The Battle of Algiers (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1966, The Battle of Algiers is a drama, war and history film directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, running about 121 minutes. “The Revolt that Stirred the World!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tracing the struggle of the Algerian Front de Liberation Nationale to gain freedom from French colonial rule as seen through the eyes of Ali from his start as a petty thief to his rise to prominence in the organisation and capture by the French in 1957. The film traces the rebels' struggle and the increasingly extreme measures taken by the French government to quell the revolt.
Who’s in it. The Battle of Algiers stars Brahim Hadjadj as Ali La Pointe, Jean Martin as Col. Mathieu, Yacef Saâdi as Djafar and Samia Kerbash as One of the girls, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Battle of Algiers sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $921.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Battle of Algiers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Battle of Algiers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Battle of Algiers (1966)?
- In US, The Battle of Algiers is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Battle of Algiers worth watching?
- The Battle of Algiers holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Battle of Algiers?
- The Battle of Algiers stars Brahim Hadjadj, Jean Martin, Yacef Saâdi, Samia Kerbash and Ugo Paletti.
- When was The Battle of Algiers released?
- The Battle of Algiers was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.