Samia (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2000, Samia is a drama film directed by Philippe Faucon, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Samia is a teenage girl belonging to a family of Algerian Muslims who have settled in the southern French town of Marseilles. Although lured by the pleasures and opportunities that contemporary Western culture offers her, Samia is continually restrained by her family. Naturally, they expect her to follow their traditions to the letter and, for a woman, this means staying at home all day looking after their men folk. In the end, Samia has no option but to rebel against her family and find a new life for herself…
Who’s in it. Samia stars Lynda Benahouda as Samia, Mohamed Chabane-Chaouche as Yacine, Kheira Oualhaci as Halima, la mère and Nadia El Koutei as Amel, la grande soeur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Samia has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Samia (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Samia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Samia worth watching?
- Samia holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Samia?
- Samia stars Lynda Benahouda, Mohamed Chabane-Chaouche, Kheira Oualhaci, Nadia El Koutei and Yamina Amri.
- When was Samia released?
- Samia was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.