Wadjda (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2012, Wadjda is a drama film directed by Haifaa al-Mansour, running about 98 minutes. “I want you to be the happiest person in the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An enterprising Saudi girl signs on for her school's Quran recitation competition as a way to raise the remaining funds she needs in order to buy the green bicycle that has captured her interest.
Who’s in it. Wadjda stars Reem Abdullah as Mother, Waad Mohammed as Wadjda, Abdullrahman Algohani as Abdullah and Ahd Kamel as Ms. Hussa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Wadjda has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Wadjda page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wadjda tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wadjda (2012)?
- In US, Wadjda is available to 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 Wadjda worth watching?
- Wadjda holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wadjda?
- Wadjda stars Reem Abdullah, Waad Mohammed, Abdullrahman Algohani, Ahd Kamel and Sultan Al Assaf.
- When was Wadjda released?
- Wadjda was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.