Papicha (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2019, Papicha is a drama film directed by Mounia Meddour, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Algiers, 1997. The country is in the hands of terrorist groups, seeking to establish an Islamic and archaic state. Women are particularly affected and oppressed by primitive diktas, who seek to take control of their bodies and control their passage through the public space. While a frenzied hunt for women unveiled is launched, Nedjma, a young student passionate about fashion, is determined to federate the girls of her campus to organize a fashion show braving all the forbidden.
Who’s in it. Papicha stars Lyna Khoudri as Nedjma, Yasin Houicha as Mehdi, Nadia Kaci as Madame Kamissi and Shirine Boutella as Wassila, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Papicha has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and OVID 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 Papicha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Papicha tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Papicha (2019)?
- In US, Papicha is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, 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 Papicha worth watching?
- Papicha holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Papicha?
- Papicha stars Lyna Khoudri, Yasin Houicha, Nadia Kaci, Shirine Boutella and Amira Hilda Douaouda.
- When was Papicha released?
- Papicha was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.