Simshar (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2014, Simshar is a drama film directed by Rebecca Cremona, running about 105 minutes. “Inspired by true events” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Theo is sent on his first trip with his Maltese sea faring family, but things go terribly wrong when the 'Simshar' sinks, leaving the crew stranded in the Mediterranean... Simultaneously, Alex - a medic reluctantly dispatched onto a Turkish Merchant vessel which has rescued a group of stranded African boat people between Malta and Italy - gets stuck on the boat as the countries wage a bureaucratic war over who should take in the migrants... The stories unravel in parallel and culminate tragically when the fishermen are traced down, but by that time there's only one survivor.
Who’s in it. Simshar stars Lotfi Abdelli as Simon, Jimi Busuttil as Karmenu, Sékouba Doucouré as Moussa and Chrysander Agius as John, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Simshar sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Simshar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Simshar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Simshar (2014)?
- In US, Simshar is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Simshar worth watching?
- Simshar holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Simshar?
- Simshar stars Lotfi Abdelli, Jimi Busuttil, Sékouba Doucouré, Chrysander Agius and Adrian Farrugia.
- When was Simshar released?
- Simshar was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.