Abou Leila (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2020, Abou Leila is a drama film directed by Amin Sidi-Boumédiène, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. Algeria, 1994. S. and Lotfi, two friends from childhood, travel through the desert looking for Abou Leila, a dangerous terrorist on the run. Their quest seems absurd, given that the Sahara has not been affected by the wave of attacks. Lofti has only one priority : to keep S. as far from the capital as possible, knowing his friend is too fragile to face more bloodshed. But the closest they get into the desert, the more they will be confronted with their own violence.
Who’s in it. Abou Leila stars Slimane Benouari, Lyes Salem, Azouz Abdelkader and Fouad Megiraga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Abou Leila has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Abou Leila page.
If you liked it. Fans of Abou Leila tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Abou Leila (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Abou Leila change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Abou Leila worth watching?
- Abou Leila holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Abou Leila?
- Abou Leila stars Slimane Benouari, Lyes Salem, Azouz Abdelkader, Fouad Megiraga and Meryem Medjkane.
- When was Abou Leila released?
- Abou Leila was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.