100% Arabica (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1997, 100% Arabica is a comedy film directed by Mahmoud Zemmouri.
What it’s about. The movie takes place in a poverty-stricken, rent-controlled neighborhood on the outskirts of Paris. Algerian immigrants, many of whom are in France illegally, the place has earned the nickname of "100%Arabica". It's a rough neighborhood - crime is rampant, gangs of juvenile delinquents roam the streets, and the police are afraid to patrol the area. When the out-of-touch mayor decides that he wants to restore order to the area, he offers a subsidy to Slimane, the imam of the local mosque. If Slimane can get people off the streets, the mayor will continue the payments. Soon the byways of 100%Arabica are almost peaceful - but not because of something Slimane has done. The reason is that a new Rai Band, Rap Oriental, has taken the neighborhood by storm...
Who’s in it. 100% Arabica stars Cheb Khaled, Farid Fedjer, Cheb Mami and Mouss Zouheyri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, 100% Arabica has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 100% Arabica page.
If you liked it. Fans of 100% Arabica tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 100% Arabica (1997)?
- In US, 100% Arabica is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 100% Arabica worth watching?
- 100% Arabica holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 100% Arabica?
- 100% Arabica stars Cheb Khaled, Farid Fedjer, Cheb Mami, Mouss Zouheyri and Youssef Diawara.
- When was 100% Arabica released?
- 100% Arabica was released in 1997.