Aliyah (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2012, Aliyah is a drama film directed by Elie Wajeman, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Paris 2011. Alex is 27. He's lives off dealing and pays the debts of his brother, Isaac, who after being his support has now become dead weight. When his cousin announces he's going to open a restaurant in Tel Aviv, Alex imagines he can join him and change his life. Set on emigrating, Alex has to find money, leave his beloved Paris, end his complicated love life, drop his destructive brother and find his way.
Who’s in it. Aliyah stars Pio Marmaï as Alex Raphaelson, Cédric Kahn as Isaac Raphaelson, Adèle Haenel as Jeanne and Guillaume Gouix as Mathias, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Aliyah has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks, Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aliyah page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aliyah tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aliyah (2012)?
- In US, Aliyah is available to stream on Chai Flicks, Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Aliyah worth watching?
- Aliyah holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Aliyah?
- Aliyah stars Pio Marmaï, Cédric Kahn, Adèle Haenel, Guillaume Gouix and David Geselson.
- When was Aliyah released?
- Aliyah was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.