Azali (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2018, Azali is a drama film directed by Kwabena Gyansah, running about 92 minutes. “Thrust into Accra by circumstances, a 14-year-old girl from northern Ghana must endure life in the slums of Accra and find a way to get back home” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 14-year-old Amina from northern Ghana gets sent away to Burkina Faso by her mother to prevent her marriage to an elderly man. However, fate intervenes in the form of kidnappers who bring her to Accra. What trials and tribulations await Amina in the slums of Accra? Will she ever find a way to escape?
Who’s in it. Azali stars Asana Alhassan as Amina, Akofa Edjeani Asiedu as Rukaya, Peter Ritchie as Boss and Adjetey Anang as Akatok, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Azali 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 Azali page.
If you liked it. Fans of Azali tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Azali (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Azali change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Azali worth watching?
- Azali holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Azali?
- Azali stars Asana Alhassan, Akofa Edjeani Asiedu, Peter Ritchie, Adjetey Anang and Ama K. Abebrese.
- When was Azali released?
- Azali was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.