The Blessed (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2017, The Blessed is a drama film directed by Sofia Djama, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Algiers, a few years after the civil war. Amal and Samir have decided to celebrate their twentieth wedding anniversary in a restaurant. While on their way, their share their views on Algeria: Amal talks about lost illusions and Samir about the necessity to cope with them. At the same time, their son Fahim and his friends Feriel and Reda are wandering about in a hostile Algiers about to steal their youth.
Who’s in it. The Blessed stars Sami Bouajila as Samir, Nadia Kaci as Amal, Amine Lansari as Fahim and Lyna Khoudri as Feriel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Blessed has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blessed page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blessed tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blessed (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Blessed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Blessed worth watching?
- The Blessed holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blessed?
- The Blessed stars Sami Bouajila, Nadia Kaci, Amine Lansari, Lyna Khoudri and Adam Bessa.
- When was The Blessed released?
- The Blessed was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.